IPL RCB vs DC Match Highlights :Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by Six wickets

At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets thanks to a brilliant bowling performance by Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam, as well as a brilliant unbeaten 93 from KL Rahul.

RCB got off to a fast start on a difficult pitch, but they were held back by disciplined spin bowling in the middle overs. Tim David’s late cameo saved the hosts from reaching even the 163/7 they eventually managed after being called into bat, as regular wickets slowed their pace.

Rahul’s graceful 93* off 53 balls and his unbroken 111-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs for the fifth wicket helped DC go home comfortably after they faltered early in their pursuit. Delhi’s victory gave them their first-ever 4-0 IPL season start, as RCB’s quest for a home win persisted.

Where did the Delhi Capitals win the match?

When RCB was batting, the overs were 4–18. With velocity off the ball and spinners giving the ball air time on a field that was holding a little and where it was difficult to play across the line, DC responded brilliantly to RCB’s explosive run of 50 in the opening three overs. After the opener had blitzed away at the beginning of the innings, Phil Salt’s run-out was the crucial moment. With overs 4 to 18 giving the home team just 74/7 at less than five an over, DC prevented RCB from moving into a higher gear after that.

On the other hand, DC recovered from early wickets and got back on track with a well-paced half-century from KL Rahul. Rajat Patidar pushed Rahul down, and the Karnataka player made the hosts pay. RCB also missed a crucial opportunity. The Capitals scored 82 runs in the middle overs (7–15), which was far more than RCB managed to score.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Powerplay: Peaceful before and following the Salt Storm

64/2 is the phase score. [RR: 10.66, 5/4 for 4s/6s]

Even though Mitchell Starc gave up five wides in the first over, the innings got off to a tranquil start. However, that turned out to be the quiet before the storm, as Salt launched a ferocious assault in the following two overs. In a third over that saw 30 runs, including four leg-byes, he hit a six and a four from Axar Patel before hammering Starc with two sixes and three fours as RCB sped to their second-fastest team fifty. The thrilling opening stand ended abruptly in the fourth over, but Virat Kohli entered with a brilliant back-foot drive for six over cover off Axar. 

After being denied a single by Kohli, Salt was exhausted and slipped on his way back. After Nigam conceded just two runs in the last two overs of the powerplay, the turmoil abated. Mukesh Kumar then removed Devdutt Padikkal and ended the first phase with a wicket-maiden to regain control.

Middle-overs: RCB is in ruins after Kuldeep and company wreak havoc

Phase score: 53/4 [RR: 5.88, 2/2 for 4s/6s]

With a beautiful lofted drive that sent Nigam over the long-on fence, Kohli attempted to rekindle RCB’s momentum. However, the legspinner had the final say, tempting Kohli to reach out once more, resulting in a mishit that was easily collected at long-off this time. Faf du Plessis, on his way back to the side, was forced to leave the pitch after he landed awkwardly while trying to make a catch. Rajat Patidar’s six off Axar momentarily raised spirits, but Liam Livingstone’s top-edged cross-batted swipe off Mohit Sharma dealt another blow to the batting, leaving RCB at 91/4 at the interval. 

With a boundary in the 12th over, Patidar helped them surpass the 100-run milestone, but Delhi kept tightening their grip. Jitesh Sharma, who had just avoided a review due to an umpire’s call, was hit by a Kuldeep top-spinner shortly after. As RCB’s decline proceeded, Kuldeep struck again after Mukesh had bowled a clean over. This time, he removed Patidar, who top-edged an attempted slog across the line.

Death overs: RCB surpasses 160 thanks to David’s cameo

46/1 is the phase score. [RR: 9.20, 2/4 for 4s/6s]

Long into the final overs, the Delhi Capitals kept depending on their spinners. Kuldeep finished a fantastic spell with figures of 2 for 17, giving up just four runs in his final over, while Nigam kept things tight in the 16th, giving up just four runs. Nigam finished with 2 for 18 after dismissing Krunal Pandya and giving up just two runs in his final over to cap off an outstanding performance. By hitting the opening ball of the 19th over, which was bowled by Axar, for a six, Tim David finally ended the boundary drought.

Since the second ball of the fifteenth over, it was the first boundary for RCB. After taking 17 off it, David gave the spectators a late boost of adrenaline with a four and another six in the same over. He wasn’t finished yet; with 36 runs coming in the next two overs, RCB passed 160 thanks to two sixes and a four from Mukesh in the penultimate over.

DELHI CAPITALS

The Pacers give RCB a strong start in the powerplay.

39/3 is the phase score. [RR: 6.50, 5/0 for 4s/6s]

With early wickets, RCB extended their comeback in the game after David helped them finish their innings brilliantly. Du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk made an appearance together, but the foreign couple didn’t have any effect. After being hammered for a four by Fraser-McGurk, Yash Dayal induced a leading edge off Du Plessis’ bat, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar began with a one-run over. Fraser-McGurk was then removed by Bhuvneshwar when he went above the line but only received a top edge, and Jitesh managed to hold onto the ball for the second try.

To get DC moving, Abishek Porel and Rahul hit a couple of boundaries. Rahul also had a fortunate break when Patidar put down a difficult chance. However, Porel’s attempt to play across the line proved disastrous, as Bhuvneshwar’s three overs during the powerplay concluded with statistics of 2-14. As RCB held DC in check, Hazlewood didn’t give away much in his opening over.

Rahul’s fifty keeps DC on course in the middle overs.

Phase score: 82 out of 1. [9.11, 4s/6s: 6/4]

Rahul’s top-edged six off Hazlewood and Axar’s misplaced four off Suyash Sharma provided DC with some much-needed boundaries. However, when their skipper, Axar, left in the ninth over, finding the fielder at long off to give Suyash a wicket, the visiting squad found themselves in even more danger. Krunal’s frugal start meant that DC could only muster 66/4 in 10 overs, falling 25 short of RCB’s 10-over total. Rahul slashed the spinner for a six and Stubbs reverse-swept Krunal for a four in the 12th over, giving DC a move. 

Rahul then faced Livingstone, smashing a straight six and drawing one for a four before Dayal’s misplaced shot gave him a single and he reached a fifty off 37 balls. Rahul hit three fours and a six against Hazlewood to reach 21 in the over, putting DC ahead by six runs in the DLS calculations, even though it was still raining.

Death overs: RCB remains winless at home thanks to Rahul and Stubbs’ century stand

48/0 is the phase score. [4s/6s: 4/3, RR: 16.96]

When Stubbs hit a four and a six off Suyash, the Capitals gained even more control of the match. Thirteen runs came off the 16th over, bringing the total down to 30 off 24. The South African made it a run-a-ball by hitting two consecutive fours off Bhuvneshwar, greatly easing things for DC. Five wides followed an assertive pull for a six and a reverse scoop for a four off Dayal, which raised the century stand. Rahul thumped his chest and highlighted the DC emblem to celebrate the victory after finishing it off in style in the 18th over.

Conclusion: What’s next for both teams?

The Capitals, the only team in the competition without a loss, will take on the Mumbai Indians on April 13 in their first home game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In an attempt to win more games away from home, Royal Challengers will play Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur that same day in the afternoon. It will also be RR’s debut game at Sawai Mansingh Stadium this season. 

RCB vs DC Match Scorecard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Delhi Capitals

RCB vs DC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is RCB’s position on the points table after the loss against DC? 

Despite the loss, RCB continues to remain at 3rd spot, with 3 wins in 5 games. 

Q. What is DC’s position on the points table after the win? 

DC consolidated the number 2 spot, also being the only unbeaten team so far in the tournament. 

Q. How many matches has RCB lost at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium? 

45 matches, the most for any team at their home venue.