Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a dominant all-round performance as they defeated Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets in IPL 2026. Delhi Capitals were bundled out for just 75 runs in 16.3 overs, while RCB chased the target comfortably with 77/1 in only 6.3 overs.
RCB bowlers completely controlled the match from the start. Josh Hazlewood was the star performer with brilliant figures of 4 wickets for 12 runs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar supported him strongly with 3 wickets for 5 runs. Their early strikes destroyed Delhi’s batting lineup and gave RCB full control.
During the chase, Devdutt Padikkal played an explosive unbeaten knock of 34 runs off 13 balls, while Virat Kohli remained not out on 23 runs and finished the match in style with back-to-back sixes.
This massive win strengthened RCB’s position in the points table and boosted their net run rate. The team looked sharp in both bowling and batting departments, sending a strong message to the rest of the tournament.