RCB Defeat Delhi Capitals by 6 Wickets to Dominate IPL 2025.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a clinical performance against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 27, sealing a six-wicket win and climbing to the top of the IPL 2025 points table.This victory not only helped RCB get revenge for their earlier loss to Delhi this season but also put them in prime position for playoff qualification, with momentum firmly on their side.

How the Match Unfolded:

• Delhi Capitals Innings:
  Batting first, DC posted a modest 162/8 in their 20 overs.
  • KL Rahul led the scoring with a patient 41 runs, while Tristan Stubbs provided a late boost with a quick 34 off 18 balls.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the star with the ball for RCB, taking 3 wickets, while Josh Hazlewood picked up 2 important scalps.
• RCB Chase:
  It wasn’t smooth sailing at the start for Bengaluru, as they stumbled early, losing three wickets for just 26 runs.
  But Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya steadied the innings with a match-defining partnership.
  • Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 51 off 47 balls.
  • Krunal Pandya played the aggressor, smashing an unbeaten 73 off 47 balls to take RCB home with 9 balls to spare.
• Finishing Touch:
  Tim David wrapped up the chase in style, hitting back-to-back boundaries.

Key Moments:

• Bhuvneshwar’s early breakthroughs derailed DC’s momentum.
• Krunal’s counter-attack after early losses shifted the game firmly in RCB’s favor.
• RCB registered their sixth consecutive away win — setting a new IPL record.