IPL 2025: Match 46 – Who will be the Impact Players in today’s match between DC vs RCB?

Match Overview

Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 46 of the ongoing IPL 2025 edition at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have six wins and three losses in nine matches and are placed third in the points table. They beat Rajasthan Royals in the previous match.

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets in the previous match and are placed second in the points table with six wins and two losses in eight matches. 

Predicted Impact Players for Delhi Capitals (DC)

• Ashutosh Sharma – A talented batter who can be used as a substitute if Delhi Capitals lose early wickets while batting first or if they are chasing a big target in the second innings. He scored 66 runs against LSG in the first match after coming in as an impact substitute.
• Mohit Sharma – The experienced pacer can be used as an impact substitute when bowling second, especially if the conditions favour pacers. He has picked up 134 wickets in 119 IPL matches.
• Karun Nair – A backup top-order batter who can be used as a substitute if DC need extra batting depth after losing early wickets. He can also be brought in during the second innings by replacing a bowler.
• Dushmantha Chameera – The Sri Lankan pacer can swing the new ball and be subbed in during the second innings if the pitch offers assistance to pacers. However, only three overseas players can be named in the playing XI if Chameera is to be brought in later.

Predicted Impact Players for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Swapnil Singh – A left-arm spinner who performed well last season. He can also be handy with the bat lower down the order. Swapnil picked up six wickets in seven matches last season.
• Suyash Sharma – The willy leg-spinner who might come in if conditions favour spin. Suyash has played at Eden Gardens in previous editions when he represented the Kolkata Knight Riders and has improved his craft on those spin-friendly decks.
• Mohit Rathee – The youngster is a domestic all-rounder who bats in the middle order and bowls leg-spin. Mohit has scored 54 runs and taken 1 wicket in his last two domestic T20 matches.
• Swastik Chikara – A domestic batter in good form who could be used if RCB lose early wickets. Additionally, Swastik can be subbed in for a top-order batter.

Expert opinion and final prediction

• Home Advantage – Delhi Capitals playing at their home ground gives them a significant edge.

• Recent Form – DC have won six matches from eight this season while RCB also have six wins but from nine matches.

• Balanced Squad – Delhi Capitals appear to have a more balanced side on paper.

DC vs RCB match prediction

Considering these factors, Delhi Capitals are likely to win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.