Phil Salt of Royal Challengers Bangalore scored an unbeaten fifty in the Powerplay before falling at a crucial moment, shifting momentum back toward Delhi Capitals, as seen in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard.
KL Rahul then led the chase expertly, finishing the contest with six wickets in hand and six overs to spare at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for victory. DC captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar later credited Tim David for his late acceleration, which proved decisive according to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard.
| Season | Match No. | Venue | RCB Score | DC Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2024 | League Match | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB 187/9 | DC 190/4 | DC won by 6 wickets |
| IPL 2023 | League Match | Arun Jaitley Stadium | RCB 181/4 | DC 187/3 | DC won by 7 wickets |
| IPL 2023 | League Match | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB 174/6 | DC 151/9 | RCB won by 23 runs |
| IPL 2022 | League Match | Wankhede Stadium | RCB 189/5 | DC 173/7 | RCB won by 16 runs |
| IPL 2021 | League Match | Dubai International Stadium | RCB 187/5 | DC 170/4 | RCB won by 16 runs |
Match Predictions
Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bangalore have shaken off their slow-starting image this season and now sit third in the table, boasting six wins out of eight matches played and winning both matches against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings to move one step closer towards making the playoffs. They will look to upset Delhi Capitals when they clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB remains heavily dependent on Virat Kohli and will look to get more runs from Phillip Salt and Devdutt Padikkal as well as power hitters Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, and Krunal Pandya to contribute runs.
As for defense, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal both leaked runs during their previous game against Chennai Super Kings so it will be important for them to put together better performances with the ball this time around.
Delhi Capitals have an even more balanced team and remain undefeated this season, having defeated Lucknow Super Giants to remain unbeaten. Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel’s bowlers should aim to continue their good form.
Match Result
After an initial misstep, Delhi Capitals (DC) eventually found their rhythm under local hero KL Rahul as they held off Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from recording two consecutive wins at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Rahul made an unbeaten 93 to put Delhi Capitals (DC) over the line and deny RCB victory again at M Chinnaswamy.
Rahul struck fearlessly against Krunal Pandya over short third man and Josh Hazlewood with devastating strikes against him while Tristan Stubbs and Kuldeep Yadav also contributed significantly during an unpredictable encounter that brought plenty of twists and turns along its way. Tristan Stubbs and Kuldeep Yadav also played pivotal roles throughout this matchup at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Live Streaming
Royal Challengers have held an overwhelming advantage against Delhi Capitals across 30 IPL games so far, winning 19 of those match-ups. On Thursday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium they’ll meet again for another high-stakes clash; the winner may secure playoff qualification.
Both teams have hit their stride quickly this season, with RCB sitting third on the table and DC leading by example in terms of early success.
RCB’s victory in their most recent match — an exciting 12-run win against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium — displayed their unique blend of explosive batting and steady bowling from players like Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal as stalwarts with Rohit Sharma, Tim David and Kuldeep Yadav offering depth.
Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have shown immense improvement with the new ball, while Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal and Liam Livingstone provide control during middle overs. RCB will hope for another outstanding showing from these key players when taking on DC.
Willow TV will broadcast the match live in the US for those unable to attend in person, offering streaming access from most major cable providers like Dish, Spectrum and Xfinity as well as over-the-top platforms such as Fubo TV and Sling TV.
The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET with a 15-minute delay due to IPL broadcasting rights in the US. You can watch it streaming live via JioHotstar here for more information on how you can watch.
In India, Star Sports will broadcast it while JioHotstar allows free livestream access on desktop, mobile and tablet devices allowing viewers to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Delhi Capitals for their matchup – see here for more details about watching their matchup livestreamable via JioHohotstar as well.
