Overview
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, both tied at 12 points, compete for a crucial playoff spot and their maiden IPL title.
- Virat Kohli returns to his home ground in Delhi after a January Ranji Trophy setback, seeking redemption and a statement performance.
- KL Rahul, who scored an unbeaten 93 in the reverse fixture, has been in stellar form this season, averaging 64.40 across seven matches.
- The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch, known for its variable bounce, is expected to favor bowlers and shape team strategies in the match.
- Sanjay Bangar predicts Kohli will respond to Rahul’s earlier celebration at Chinnaswamy with a bold gesture at his home venue.