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RCB Opts to Bowl as Faf du Plessis Returns for DC in Pivotal IPL Playoff Race

Jacob Bethell debuts for Bengaluru, replacing the unwell Phil Salt, as both teams vie for a top-two finish at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

IPL 2025, DC vs RCB: Here's why Phil Salt is not playing for RCB against Delhi Capitals
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Overview

  • Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), won the toss and chose to bowl first against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 46 of IPL 2025.
  • Jacob Bethell made his IPL debut for RCB, stepping in for Phil Salt, who was sidelined due to illness.
  • Delhi Capitals welcomed the return of Faf du Plessis to their playing XI after his recovery from a groin injury sustained earlier in the season.
  • Both teams are tied at 12 points, with DC in second place and RCB in third on the points table, intensifying the battle for playoff positioning.
  • RCB looks to maintain their unbeaten away record this season, while DC aims to leverage home-ground advantage at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.