Dc vs rcb

By Ananya Rao / 27.04.2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowlers dismantled Delhi Capitals in their recent IPL 2026 match. They reduced Delhi to a shocking eight for six in the early overs. The match took place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Delhi Capitals currently sit sixth on the points table with three wins from seven matches. They lost to Punjab Kings in their previous outing. In contrast, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are second with five wins from seven games.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood led the bowling attack effectively. Both took three wickets each during the match. Hazlewood finished with impressive figures of 3.3-0-12-4.

Delhi Capitals struggled throughout their innings, managing only 75 runs. They were dismissed within 15 overs, showcasing a lack of form. This performance raised concerns among fans and analysts alike.

KL Rahul had previously scored an unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings, but his team’s batting woes continued here. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli aimed for his 9,000th IPL run during this match.

The atmosphere was electric as Kohli returned to his roots in the capital. Fans anticipated his performance but were disappointed by the team’s overall showing.

Bhuvneshwar teased the batters with swing from a good length—an effective strategy on this pitch. Eoin Morgan commented that the surface is an absolute ‘batter’s paradise.’ Yet, Delhi’s batters could not capitalize on these conditions.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by nine wickets, reinforcing their position as strong contenders this season.

Observers now speculate about Delhi Capitals’ next steps after this dismal performance. The team needs to regroup quickly if they hope to turn their season around.