Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a dominant performance against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, leaving the hosts stunned with a heavy defeat. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB dismantled Delhi’s batting lineup, bowling them out for just 75 in a shocking display.
The match took a dramatic turn early as Delhi collapsed to 8 for 6, raising the possibility of recording one of the lowest totals in IPL history. Although a few late contributions helped them cross the 50-run mark, the damage had already been done by RCB’s disciplined bowling attack.
Chasing a modest target of 76, RCB comfortably sealed the victory within seven overs. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten, guiding the team to an easy win.
After the match, skipper Rajat Patidar admitted he was surprised by the nature of the pitch, noting that it offered unexpected assistance to fast bowlers. He praised the efforts of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, who exploited the conditions effectively during the powerplay to dismantle the opposition.
Patidar also addressed the tactical decision to limit the spells of his main bowlers despite their early success. He explained that the plan was pre-decided to rotate the attack and give equal opportunities to other bowlers, which allowed players like Suyash Sharma to contribute with controlled bowling in the later stages.
The convincing win has strengthened RCB’s position near the top of the points table, boosting their campaign momentum. They are now set to face Gujarat Titans in their upcoming fixture.
