Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC), RCB's batting coach Dinesh Karthik confirmed that opener Phil Salt will miss the game due to injury. Karthik praised all-rounder Krunal Pandya for his innovative approach to finger-spin bowling, stating that he is redefining the craft with his variations. Pandya has made a significant impact this season, taking eight wickets in seven matches and contributing with a crucial 12-ball 23-run cameo in the previous match against the Gujarat Titans. Karthik also commended RCB captain Rajat Patidar for his calm leadership and impressive batting, highlighting that he has scored 238 runs at a strike rate of 210.61 in seven innings. RCB currently sits second in the points table with 10 points as they aim to solidify their position in the tournament.