DC vs RCB Highlights:
 

At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a solid six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 46 of IPL 2025. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that paid off.

Batting first, Delhi posted 162/8 in their 20 overs, with KL Rahul contributing 41 off 39 balls and Tristan Stubbs adding a quick 34 off 18 deliveries. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was outstanding with the ball for RCB, finishing with figures of 3/22.

Chasing 163, RCB had a shaky start and were reduced to 26/3 in the early stages. However, a composed partnership between Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli turned the game around. Krunal scored a brilliant 73 off 47 balls, while Kohli anchored the innings with a steady 51 off 47. Their partnership ensured RCB chased down the target comfortably in 18.3 overs, finishing at 165/4.

With this win, RCB climbed to the top of the points table with 14 points from 10 matches, while DC slipped to fourth place with 12 points from nine games.

Key Moments From DC vs RCB:

Final Moment:
Tim David sealed the win for RCB, hitting a boundary through the fine-leg region. Although DC kept the contest alive for a good part of the match, a costly over from Mukesh tilted the momentum towards RCB. Special mention to Krunal Pandya whose innings proved decisive.

Kohli’s Departure:
Virat Kohli fell to a brilliant slower delivery from Chameera, with Starc taking a stunning catch at long-off. Despite Kohli’s dismissal, RCB were in a commanding position.

Missed Opportunities for DC:
A crucial dropped catch by Porel off Krunal Pandya’s bat proved costly for Delhi. Krunal capitalised, reaching his half-century soon after and strengthening RCB's grip on the game.

Ball Change and Axar’s Impact:
Delhi opted to change the ball as Axar Patel came into the attack. Axar remained Delhi’s most threatening bowler, but the RCB batters carefully navigated his overs by rotating the strike smartly.

Krunal's Promotion Pays Off:
Sent up the order, Krunal made an immediate impact, hammering back-to-back sixes off Mukesh. His calculated aggression helped shift the pressure back onto Delhi.

Strong Partnership:
Kohli and Krunal’s partnership was the turning point. After a cautious start, the pair accelerated in the middle overs, putting Delhi on the back foot.

Early Match Highlights:

RCB’s Early Trouble:
RCB stumbled early, losing three wickets in the Powerplay. A mix-up between Patidar and Kohli led to Patidar’s run-out, further denting RCB’s chase.

Axar Patel’s Double Strike:
Axar Patel provided a breakthrough for DC, dismissing Bethell and Devdutt Padikkal in quick succession, making it tough for RCB early on.

Stubbs’ Cameo:
Tristan Stubbs played a lively hand for Delhi, attacking Yash Dayal and giving the Capitals a vital push towards a competitive total.

Bhuvneshwar's Key Spell:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismantled Delhi’s middle order, picking up crucial wickets, including that of impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma and KL Rahul.

Hazlewood’s Insight:
During the innings break, Josh Hazlewood reflected on his form, crediting his refreshed mindset and focus on execution for his consistent bowling performances this season.

Score Summary:

• Delhi Capitals: 162/8 (20 overs)
   
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 165/4 (18.3 overs)
   

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets.