In a performance that will be remembered as one of the most clinical bowling displays in IPL history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) annihilated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The victory, achieved on April 27, 2026, saw RCB propel themselves to second place in the standings with a staggering Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.919.
The Powerplay Carnage
​Choosing to bowl first, RCB’s new-ball pair of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar turned the match into a nightmare for the hosts. In a surreal opening spell, DC was reduced to a shocking 8/6 within the first four overs.
​Josh Hazlewood led the charge with figures of 4/12, including a ruthless 3.3-over spell that gave the DC batters no room to breathe.
​Bhuvneshwar Kumar was equally lethal, finishing with 3/5 in his three overs, swinging the ball under the Delhi lights to trap the top order.
​Resistance and Collapse
​While Abishek Porel (30 off 33) and David Miller (19 off 18) stitched together a small recovery, the damage was irreversible. The Capitals were eventually bundled out for 75 runs in 16.3 overs—marking the lowest total of the 2026 season so far.
The Chase: Kohli Hits New Milestones
​The target of 76 was never going to trouble RCB’s star-studded lineup. Devdutt Padikkal (34)* played the aggressor, while Virat Kohli (23)* reached another career landmark during the chase. The duo wrapped up the game in just 6.3 overs, ensuring the match ended nearly two hours ahead of schedule.
Result: RCB won by 9 wickets.
Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood.
