KL Rahul's Heroics Lead Delhi Capitals to Fourth Consecutive Win in IPL 2025
In an exhilarating match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) extended their winning run in the IPL 2025 season, picking up a decisive six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 10. The game was marked by KL Rahul's brilliant unbeaten 93-run performance, instrumental in DC's winning pursuit of 164 runs.
Match Overview: DC vs RCB
RCB, who batted first, scored 163/7 in their 20 overs. Though they had a good start, their innings was marred by a middle-order collapse. Tim David's late charge, with 37 runs, was the key to achieving a fighting score. DC's bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav (2/17) and Vipraj Nigam (2/18), were able to keep RCB's batting order in check.
In reply, DC suffered initial setbacks, losing four wickets for only 58 runs. Nevertheless, KL Rahul's sublime innings, aided by Tristan Stubbs' 38 not out, guided DC to a win with 13 balls remaining. Rahul's calculated strategy, based on observations while wicketkeeping enabled him to judge the conditions of the pitch and time his innings accordingly.
Key Performances
- KL Rahul (DC): Unbeaten 93 runs off 53 balls with 6 sixes and 7 fours.
- Tristan Stubbs (DC): Unbeaten 38 runs off 23 balls, helping in a key 111-run partnership with Rahul.
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Bowling figures of 2/17, playing a role in RCB's middle-order disintegration.
- Vipraj Nigam (DC): Bowling figures 2/18, putting brakes on RCB's run-scoring prospects.
Post-Match Awards
- Player of the Match: KL Rahul (DC)
- Electric Striker of the Match: Phil Salt (RCB) – Strike Rate: 217.64
- Super Sixes Award: KL Rahul (DC) – 6 sixes
- Fantasy King of the Match: KL Rahul (DC) – 201 fantasy points
- Most Fours Award: KL Rahul (DC) – 7 fours
- Most Dot Balls Award: Vipraj Nigam (DC) – 12 dot balls
Captains' Remarks
Rajat Patidar (RCB Captain): "We misread the pitch conditions and didn't capitalize on our strong start. The middle-order collapse was disappointing, and we need to assess situations better moving forward."
Axar Patel (DC Captain): "Our team's performance has been outstanding, with four consecutive wins. KL Rahul's innings was exceptional, and our bowlers executed the game plan effectively."
