IPL 2026 RCB VS DC Live Streaming: How to watch Bengaluru vs Delhi clash live in US, Canada and UK - Preview, Start Time, Venue, Squads and More

IPL 2026 RCB vs DC Today Match Live: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have emerged as the most complete unit in the 2026 edition of the IPL, and will be eager to strengthen that tag when they face the struggling Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Saturday (April 18, 2026).

As the Rajat Patidar led side takes field on Saturday, will add a symbolic touch to their home clash against the DC by sporting their iconic green jerseys as part of the franchise’s ‘Green Initiative’. Worn annually, these kits are made from recycled materials and underline RCB’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, blending purpose with performance on the field.

With the tournament nearing its halfway stage, the focus for RCB has largely remained on their former captain, Virat Kohli. This tightens the structure and improves readability without changing the meaning. The batting maestro has not disappointed his fans either, holding the Orange Cap for the time being. But even Kohli would acknowledge that his team’s batting no longer solely depends on him.


Skipper Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt and Tim David have all left their indelible marks on RCB's victories this season with buccaneering batting efforts, and they will be eager for an encore against DC. Patidar, in particular, has been impressive with his awesome six-hitting spree, leading the chart with 21 maximums from five matches and three ahead of the marauding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals.

These efforts have probably freed up Kohli to pursue his craft, calm in the knowledge that there are more shoulders to carry the side's batting. In contrast, the Capitals are still searching for capable shoulders to scaffold their batting. They have some experienced batters such as KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller and Nitish Rana but none of them have been consistent so far, and even a fifth place on the table with four points looks like an exaggeration at this point.

Young batter Sameer Rizvi alone has shown some stomach for fight, scoring two half-centuries and those general failures have aptly reflected in their defeats in the last two matches. In fact, their two wins this season have come against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, both of whom have been struggling more than DC.

Skipper Axar Patel too has been a big letdown this season, managing just three wickets and as many runs across four matches. Similarly, concerns are there for them in bowling too. Star left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav looks totally out of sorts having taken just three wickets after leaking nearly 10 runs an over, while pacers Mukesh Kumar and T Natarajan's good moments have been few and far between.

HOW TO WATCH Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals IN US AND CANADA

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals

Date: April 18, Saturday

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Channel: Willow TV

Streaming: Willow TV App/Fubo/Sling TV

Start Time: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 6:00 AM, Central Daylight Time (CDT) 5:00 AM,
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) 4:00 AM, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) 3:00 AM


HOW TO WATCH Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals IN UK

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals

Date: April 18, Saturday

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Channel/Streaming: Sky Sports and Sky Go app

Start Time: 11:00 AM (British Summer Time - BST)

Squads: RCB vs DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra.

Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (captain), K.L. Rahul, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Dar, Nitish Rana, Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungisani Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav.