Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory against Delhi Capitals provided high-stakes drama filled with momentum shifts and world-class cricket. RCB earned themselves top position on the IPL points table after an outstanding display, while DC remained competitive enough to remain in contention for playoff entry.
Kuldeep Yadav bowled a googly that Krunal Pandya managed to punch across deep square leg for a boundary, setting off an impressive run chase for their home side, which now appear confident of reaching their target with ease.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard.
Here are the details of the last five IPL matches between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
| # | Date | Venue | Result | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Apr 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | RCB won by 6 wickets | RCB chased 165 with 9 balls remaining; Krunal Pandya – 73*(47); Virat Kohli – 51*(47) |
| 2 | 10 Apr 2025 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | DC won by 6 wickets | DC chased 164, led by KL Rahul – 93(53) and Stubbs – 38 |
| 3 | 12 May 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | RCB won by 47 runs | RCB posted 187/9; DC collapsed to 140 |
| 4 | 6 May 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | DC won by 7 wickets | DC chased 181 with Salt (87 off 45) and Rossouw starring |
| 5 | 15 Apr 2023 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | RCB won by 23 runs | RCB defended 174 and restricted DC to 151 |
Scorecard
Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru always produce thrilling matches when they meet. Two of the most competitive teams in the Indian Premier League, their clashes are always high-stakes affairs – this 46th matchup of this season was no different.
RCB won the game by six wickets to continue their impressive away form and leap to the top of the standings with 14 points from 10 games (seven wins) played this season (including their record six consecutive away victories in IPL history). Conversely, DC suffered their second Arun Jaitley Stadium loss this season and are currently fourth on the standings list.
With some of the world’s premier players in their lineups, RCB and DC can always expect an exciting match between themselves. While both teams made some magnificent hits during this match, Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli set an exciting tone that set up this encounter.
Rajat Patidar took control of the toss and decided to bowl first, winning by selecting Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/22). RCB bowlers quickly reduced Delhi to 162/8 with KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs providing some late resistance with quick cameos; however, their patience paid off and RCB reached their target effortlessly with Tim David adding the finishing touch with five-ball 19. Overall it was an emphatic victory for RCB on an unpredictable Kotla surface.
RCB vs DC Highlights
Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore remain on track for top-two finishes following a revamp at the auction, and meet in an important match which could determine their chances of reaching the playoff stage. Star battle of Kohli-Rahul will highlight this game; but much more is at stake; both teams enter it in good form while one former DC player now playing for RCB only adds further spice.
After an initial slow start, DC quickly recovered with an impressive batting performance and bowling display. Their innings was built around brilliant ball-striking from Karun Nair, Abishek Porel and Axar Patel who took full advantage of RCB’s slower start by scoring at nearly four runs per over in their last three overs.
RCB’s bowlers were also impressive. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar each picked up five wickets while Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya used spin to control batsmen through the middle overs.
RCB started their second innings slowly as they struggled to find boundaries, yet still picked up wickets on a regular basis. Two quick wickets fell within five overs due to Vipraj Nigam and Tristan Stubbs’ double strike that put RCB on the verge of collapse, but Yash Dayal held firm and ensured they finished on an impressive total.
Axar Patel took up the baton in the 19th over, throwing himself into each delivery, yet dew was becoming heavier with every delivery. He produced powerful drives down the ground as well as an amazing reverse-scoop six over midwicket to keep his team under control.
At the end of it all, RCB were not enough to defend their total. But this match will go down in history as one where DC’s batting was of exceptional quality and their players displayed masterful planning and execution of their chase strategy; showing they are an immense threat within competition.
Rajat Patidar of Royal Challengers Bangalore was pleased with their batting efforts and bowlers performance on Tuesday. He noted how they focused solely on playing good cricket without considering where it was taking place, learning from their experience as captain as well as admiring how the bowlers set up a total in an efficient fashion and is pleased with the result and hopes to keep performing well over the remaining days of IPL Season 8. Additionally he offered thanks and encouragement for fans watching additional IPL matches this season.
RCB vs DC Live Streaming
At M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru tonight, Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals will square off in an important Indian Premier League 2025 matchup. Both squads have shown great form so far with RCB winning three out of their four matches and DC remaining unbeaten after two encounters.
The winner of this match could overtake Gujarat Titans to claim first spot in the league table, making this match vitally important to both teams. They’ll also have an improved understanding of their playoff prospects; plus cricket fans are sure to witness an intensely competitive pitch and an array of star players!
RCB’s top order has been in terrific form this season, led by Virat Kohli who has been on fire. KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel have also shown well for the visitors while Rohit Sharma continues his remarkable run of form. Their bowling attack boasts both pace and spin options in Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, and Mukesh Kumar who have all performed admirably so far.
DC are led by Axar Patel, who has made an immediate impact since taking over as captain from Faf du Plessis. Delhi have not lost in either of their initial two outings thanks to an abundance of young talent in their ranks.
Delhi recently recorded an impressive 25-run win against CSK thanks to some incredible individual performances by KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, Mukesh Kumar, Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Starc who all provided top bowling performances, keeping CSK to just 158 runs when chasing 184.
Both teams will look to build on their strong starts to the tournament and are expected to go all out in this contest, although April weather conditions could influence its outcome.
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