As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face Delhi Capitals (DC) in a nail-biting encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, everyone will look towards star players who can change the game. With both teams looking for crucial points in the IPL 2025 playoff chase, the backdrop in Delhi could not be more charged.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch (earlier known as Feroz Shah Kotla) has traditionally been a slow wicket that provides something for everyone. In IPL 2025, it has played a little better for batters but still tends to help spinners and slower bowlers, particularly towards the latter half of the game.
1. Virat Kohli
Back in his home town, Kohli will be hoping to make a statement. With good form behind him and a ground he knows, his presence at the top will be crucial in handling the powerplay and spinners.
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2. Phil Salt
The Englishman’s aggressive beginnings have enabled RCB to dominate the early overs. On a wicket where timing is not always guaranteed, his natural aggression and fearlessness can take down the DC’s pace attack before spin enters the equation.
3. Josh Hazlewood
His quick lines and power to hit the deck hard make him a genuine danger on this wicket. If he is able to send the DC openers back early, RCB will enjoy a massive advantage.
4. Suyash Sharma
The young leg-spinner enjoys turning tracks such as Delhi’s. With capricious googlies and sharp turn, Suyash can prove to be RCB’s X-factor during the middle overs.
5. Rajat Patidar
Patidar’s coolness under pressure and his ability to accelerate him make him the perfect No. 4 or 5. He will be crucial in taking DC’s spinners on and playing a finisher’s role if RCB bat first.
