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Match 46, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
, Apr 27, 2025
162/8
(20.0/20)
165/4
(18.3/20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets
% Chance to Win
DC
RCB
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And just like that, another IPL weekend fades into the rearview as the tournament charges headlong into a fresh week of battles. Earlier in the day, Mumbai Indians executed a clinical win at home, over Lucknow Super Giants, which marked their fifth win on the trot and the sixth overall. In the night game, RCB avenged their loss at home and maintained their unblemished record on the road. Now then, the spotlight falls on a tasty clash between the neighbours, as the desperate Rajasthan Royals throw open the gates of a pulsating Sawai Mansingh Stadium to welcome the high-flying Gujarat Titans. For Rajasthan, it's now win-or-bust territory after squandering golden opportunities, with their playoff dreams hanging by a thread as they chase for momentum. GT, meanwhile, sit pretty comfortably in the top four, with 12 points already banked, eyeing that coveted top-two finish. This neighbourhood showdown ignites on 28th April, Monday, and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But do make sure to tune in a bit earlier for the pre-match analysis and build up. Take care, cheers.
The IPL points table undergoes a seismic shift as RCB storm to the pinnacle with 14 points following this clinical performance, marking them as the season's first team to hit this coveted benchmark. Despite stumbling here, DC maintain their foothold in the top four, though their path forward grows increasingly challenging. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will now return home to face Chennai Super Kings in what promises to be a pulsating southern derby on 3rd May, Saturday, at 7.30 pm IST (2 PM GMT), while Delhi Capitals hunker down on home turf to battle the formidable Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday, April 29th at 7.30 pm IST (2 PM GMT). As the tournament hits the top gear, the fight for the top four spots will heat up more moving forward.
Krunal Pandya of RCB is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding all-round brilliance in the match. He collects the award and is up for a quick chat. Begins by saying it is always good to get a positive result and says it feels satisfying to see the hard work paying off. Says his role is quite clear, to make sure they stitch a strong partnership. Adds that they have such great power hitters in David, Jitesh and Shepherd that they can take down any bowling attack. Feels glad to fulfil his role as an all-rounder. Says when Virat Kohli is at the other end, batting becomes very easy. Admits that the first 20 balls were a bit scratchy for him, but adds that Virat kept backing him. On his bowling, he says he has always been an economical bowler and always tries to stay one step ahead and has worked very hard on his bowling.
The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajat Patidar, says it was a complete team performance and lauds the bowlers for setting it up nicely. Also mentions that they do not look at the venues but just focus on playing good cricket. On opting to chase, he says they get enough time to assess the conditions and plan accordingly. States that the total was gettable and appreciates the bowlers for the way they executed. Concludes that it is a great opportunity for him to lead a franchise like RCB and he is learning a lot on the way.
It is time for the Presentation Ceremony...
Virat Kohli is up for an interview with the broadcasters. He wears the Orange Cap, overtaking Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians. He says that it was a top win, especially with the kind of surface it was. Adds that whenever the chase is on, he keeps checking in with the dugout, whether they're on course or not. Adds that Krunal was outstanding and made the impact just at the right time. On his batting in run chases, he stresses that he tries to make sure his singles and doubles don't stop, so that the game doesn't get stagnant. Points that people are forgetting the importance of partnership and professionalism in T20 cricket. Adds that he and Krunal communicated beautifully, as Krunal told him to stay till deep while he took his own chances. Further adds that they have a good firepower at the end in Tim David and Jitesh as well. Also adds that now they have the likes of Romario Shepherd and these guys have the ability to hit five sixes in ten balls if needed. Also feels that this kind of firepower helps you immensely in the backend. Mentions that Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled superbly and are world-class bowlers for a reason. Appreciates Krunal Pandya and says he was outstanding as an all rounder and also lauds Suyash Sharma, calling him their dark horse. Says even if their spinners don't take wickets, they keep attacking in the middle overs.
The captain of Delhi Capitals, Axar Patel, says they were short by 10-15 runs, but with dew coming in, batting in the second innings became slightly easier. Adds that they will have to work on the fielding and make sure the tough chances are grabbed as well. Mentions that the wicket was two-paced and they couldn't have done too many things differently, but had one batter played longer, they would have gotten a better total on the board. On KL coming up the order, he mentions that KL could bat well in those middle overs, and the left-hand, right-hand combination was also a factor to consider.
Earlier in the game, Royal Challengers Bengaluru invited Delhi Capitals to bat first. On a two-paced surface, DC too, didn't have a promising start as du Plessis struggled to lift up the pace in the field restrictions. While KL Rahul did play a handy knock of 41, his departure proved a bit too crucial and just came at the right time for RCB. However, the late fireworks from Tristan Stubbs helped DC to breach past the 160-run mark, which eventually didn't prove to be sufficient for the home side. For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar showed his masterclass with the ball, snagging a sensational 3-wicket haul, while Josh Hazlewood also picked up a couple of wickets.
Though Kohli departed for 51 in the latter stages, his anchor role had already steered RCB to the brink of victory. It then only took 5 deliveries for Tim David to hold the game from the scruff of its neck and get the team over the line. Delhi Capitals let the momentum slip through in the middle overs, and to be fair, once Krunal initiated the attack, their lines and lengths sort of got all over the place. With only the two spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel being economical, others were made to travel all over the park.
Just when RCB's innings appeared to be flatlining, Krunal ignited the fightback with calculated aggression, targeting specific bowlers to shift the momentum. Kohli, ever the master tactician, played the perfect supporting act, rotating strike intelligently while maintaining control of the chase. Both batters reached their well-crafted fifties. Kohli's sixth fifty of the season underlined his phenomenal consistency. The two, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya then went on to script a 100-run stand for the fourth wicket. From the depths of 26/3, Kohli and Krunal engineered a magnificent recovery as their 119-run partnership swung the match decisively in RCB's favor.
The sluggish pitch made power-hitting a risky proposition, with DC's spinners expertly exploiting the conditions to strangle the scoring. Amid the early wreckage, Virat Kohli stood tall, adapting brilliantly to play the anchor role. He found solid support from Krunal Pandya, though the pair initially struggled to break DC's grip on the game.
RCB’s innings got off to a nightmare start, crumbling to 35/3 in the Powerplay as DC’s bowlers struck early blows. Jacob Bethell’s brief aggression offered a good start, but his dismissal, along with the wickets of Padikkal and Patidar in quick succession, plunged RCB into deeper trouble. Axar Patel’s clever early spell tightened the screws, while Karun Nair’s electric fielding, featuring a stunning catch and a razor-sharp run-out, left RCB gasping for momentum in the early stages.
Cricket at its literal best, folks! This has been a run chase and a half from Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With this win, they have scripted history here in Delhi to become the first ever team in the history of IPL to win six away games on the trot. They not only take two points, but also lift themselves up to the top of the points table, with the first team to reach 14 points this season.
End Of The Over 18.3 : 165/4
19 Runs
- 618.1
- 5 NB 18.2
- 418.2
- 418.3
T. David
19 (5)
K. Pandya
73 (47)
M. Kumar
3.3-0-51-0
18.3
4
Mukesh Kumar To Tim David
FOUR! 5 balls is all it took Tim David to wrap the game. Royal Challengers Bengaluru win by 6 wickets and 9 balls to spare. Mukesh Kumar goes very full and on middle and leg, Tim clears his front leg and flicks it behind square on the leg side for a boundary to get the win.
18.2
4
Mukesh Kumar To Tim David
FOUR! Punished on the freebie! Full and on off, Tim David opens the bat face, uses his wrist and swats it through covers for a boundary. Just two more runs needed now.
18.2
nb
Mukesh Kumar To Tim David
NO BALL AND FOUR! Mukesh Kumar is bowling way too many full tosses and is being taken apart. Seems unintentional this time as he serves this around the waist height, on middle, Tim David swipes it across, off the upper half of the bat and manages to get it over backward square leg for a boundary. RCB send it upstairs for a No Ball check and the Ball Tracker shows the ball to be fractionally above the waist height of Tim David! Another excellent use of a review from RCB and a Free Hit will follow.
A review taken by Tim David for a waist height No Ball. Looks to be dipping on the batter, but the Ball Tracking shows it to be just marginally above the waist level. NO BALL called.
18.1
6
Mukesh Kumar To Tim David
SIX! Tim David doing Tim David things at the death! What a beast! A low full toss, on off, Tim tonks it straight back over the bowler's head for a six. Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 11 more runs off 11 balls.
End Of The Over 18 : 146/4
9 Runs
- 1 WD 17.1
- 417.1
- 117.2
- 117.3
- 117.4
- W 17.5
- 117.6
T. David
1 (1)
K. Pandya
73 (47)
D. Chameera
3-0-24-1
17.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Tim David
Back of a length, on middle, Tim David miscues his pull through mid-wicket for a single and gets off the mark.
Tim David is in at number 6.
17.5
W
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A bit too late, but a big wicket nonetheless for Dushmantha Chameera and Delhi Capitals! Can this be the opening they needed to make a miraculous comeback? They have done it in the past and will surely be on the hunt for a few more wickets. Chameers takes pace off and bowls it full and outside off, Virat Kohli looks to power it over the off side and is slightly deceived by the lack of pace as well. Hits it decently well off the lower half of the bat and to deep cover. Mitchell Starc stands just inches ahead of the ropes and takes a brilliant catch to his left.
17.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
Nails the yorker at the toes again, Krunal Pandya does equally well to jam it to deep square leg for a single.
17.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli
Full again and just outside off, Virat Kohli cuts it to deep point for a run.
17.2
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
Fuller in length, on off, Krunal Pandya drives it through covers for one.
17.1
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
FOUR! Just short! Full and on off, Krunal Pandya swats it off the lower half of the bat and does so a bit uppishly to the left of the fielder at mid off. Tristan Stubbs knows the ball was dipping ahead, but had to go for a try, and he does. The ball drops in front and evades him to race behind for a boudnary.
17.1
wd
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
Nails the wide yorker and Krunal Pandya fails to make any connection. He looks to the umpire in the hope for it to be called a wide, but it isn't. He decides to challenge it. The replay shows the batter to be in his usual stance and no part of the ball to be inside the tramline outside off. The on-field call is overturned to a WIDE. A good review this from Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Dushmantha Chameera is back on. He replaces Mitchell Starc and is 2-0-15-0 so far with figures.
End Of The Over 17 : 137/3
12 Runs
- 016.1
- 116.2
- 216.3
- 416.4
- 416.5
- 116.6
K. Pandya
67 (44)
V. Kohli
50 (45)
M. Kumar
3-0-32-0
16.6
1
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
Full, on middle, Pandya whips it to long on for one. 12 runs come off this over and RCB now just need 26 runs off 18 balls.
16.5
4
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
FOUR! Krunal Pandya is in a hurry to get things done! A better executed yorker, on off, but an even better shot from the batter. Krunal Pandya opens the bat face and squeezes it past point for another boundary.
16.4
4
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
FOUR! Top shot! Almost a perfect yorker, on middle and leg, Krunal Pandya gets his feet out of the way and flicks it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
16.3
2
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
In the air, but falls safe! It's all going RCB's way at the moment! Full and on off, Krunal Pandya slices it very high and over cover. Axar Patel moves back and tries to reach for it but the ball falls way beyond his reach. Two runs taken.
16.2
1
Mukesh Kumar To Virat Kohli
FIFTY FOR KOHLI! The master of chases is yet again anchoring his team to one more victory. This is his 6th half-century of this season and 4th off the run chase. What a player! Another full toss, on the pads, Virat Kohli clips it to short fine leg who makes a fumble and allows the batters a run. This also brings up the 100-run partnership between these two. What an exceptional recovery this has been for RCB.
16.1
0
Mukesh Kumar To Virat Kohli
Low full toss, at the stumps, VK hits it stright back to the bowler.
Strategic Break! RCB have not only weathered the early storm with caution but have also shifted gears brilliantly. A booming partnership of 99 runs and counting between Kohli and Krunal has firmly put them in control of the chase. With just 38 runs needed off the last 4 overs, and plenty of firepower still waiting in the wings, RCB are cruising toward the target. On the flip side, Delhi Capitals have been inconsistent with their lines and lengths, allowing both batters to settle in far too comfortably. The pressure has completely eased off, and DC desperately need a couple of quick wickets to claw their way back, or this game might slip away faster than they can react. Last five overs went for 52 runs, and Porel dropping Krunal Pandya's crucial catch, just before the break, has compounded the worries for the home side. Here's Mukesh Kumar (2-0-20-0) into the attack.
End Of The Over 16 : 125/3
11 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 415.3
- 215.4
- 115.5
- 215.6
K. Pandya
56 (40)
V. Kohli
49 (43)
M. Starc
3-0-31-0
15.6
2
Mitchell Starc To Krunal Pandya
DROPPED BY POREL! Total chaos on just one delivery! Mitchell Starc bowls the bouncer and Krunal Pandya is hurried onto the pull shot. He goes through and skies it in front of deep mid-wicket. Abishek Porel charges in and gets under the ball but fails to take the catch low in front. Krunal sets off for the second, but it seems like there is confusion between the batters, and Starc is left screaming for the throw to come to him. It does come, but a bit too late, and Starc misses to hit the stumps at the bowling end. The ball goes past, and the batters then take another run.
15.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
A low full toss, outside off, Virat Kohli knocks it to straight to cover for one. Missed out on the opportunity to put it away, did, Virat Kohli!
15.4
2
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
Full and on middle and leg, Virat Kohli uses his wrists to flick it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Moves to 48 now.
15.3
4
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Helped away! Back of a length, angling it into the batter who backs away initially. Virat Kohli pulls it off the inner half of the bat but manages to get it past short fine leg to his left for a boundary.
15.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Krunal Pandya
Starc goes full and on off, Krunal Pandya firms it to cover and a slight misfield allows the batter's to sneak a single.
15.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
Fuller length, on off, Virat Kohli dances down the track and thumps it to long off for a single.
Mitchell Starc comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 15 : 114/3
9 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 1 WD 14.3
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 414.6
K. Pandya
53 (38)
V. Kohli
41 (39)
A. Patel
4-0-19-2
14.6
4
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
FOUR! Swept away! FIFTY FOR KRUNAL PANDYA! His second fifty of the IPL career. Pitched fuller and outside the leg stump line, Krunal Pandya gets down on his knee and sweeps it past deep backward square leg for a boundary. 50 runs have come off the last 5 overs. RCB now need 49 off 30 balls.
14.5
1
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Fuller and on off, Virat Kohli works it through mid off for a single.
14.4
0
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Bowls a very tight line, on middle and full in length, keeps drifting into the batter, Virat Kohli rocks back and punches it to cover.
14.3
1
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
On the shorter side, on the middle and leg, Krunal Pandya nudges it down to long on for a single.
14.3
wd
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
WIDE! Far across the off stump, outside the tramline. Pandya leaves. Wide called.
14.2
1
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Arm ball, angling on off, on a length, Virat Kohli with a gentle back foot punch into the off, gets a quick single.
14.1
1
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
Very slow through the air, full and on the leg stump, Krunal sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
A change of ball for Delhi Capitals. The two umpires converge and select a replacement ball from the box that the fourth umpire brought onto the field.
End Of The Over 14 : 105/3
12 Runs
- 213.1
- 113.2
- 613.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 113.6
K. Pandya
47 (35)
V. Kohli
39 (36)
K. Yadav
4-0-28-0
13.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
A googly by the looks of it, drifting on the pads, on a length, Krunal Pandya tucks across to deep square leg for a single. Kuldeep Yadav goes wicketless in this match and ends his spell with figures of 4-0-28-0. And these two have added 79 runs together in 61 balls. RCB need 58 runs from 36 balls now.
13.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Drags the length back, on top of middle, Virat Kohli hangs back and punches it down to long off for a single.
13.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Slower through the air, on middle and leg, Krunal Pandya works across wide of long on for a single.
13.3
6
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
SIX! Krunal is leading the charge for RCB here! Landed fuller, a half-volley outside off, Krunal Pandya taps his front foot out and lofts it cleanly inside out over cover for a cracking six. Virat admires the shot as well.
Dushmantha Chameera is back on the field.
13.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Across off, on a fullish length, Virat Kohli uses the depth of the crease, goes back and punches it down to long off for a single.
13.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Length, turning on the pads, Virat Kohli rocks back and turns it between deep square leg and deep fine leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 13 : 93/3
15 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 612.3
- 612.4
- 012.5
- 212.6
K. Pandya
39 (32)
V. Kohli
35 (33)
M. Kumar
2-0-20-0
12.6
2
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
Excellent running! Too full and across off, Krunal Pandya drills it wide of long off. The fielder runs across to his right and gets to the ball, but the batters scamper through for the second run. Kohli, however, is sniffing the third run as well, but Krunal just runs a bit too far behind the wicket-keeper at the other end, losing his bat while dragging in the crease. An expensive over from Mukesh, 15 runs come off it.
12.5
0
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
A low full toss, on middle, Krunal Pandya mistimes it on the bounce to the bowler. Mukesh bends low and sticks out his right hand to stop the ball.
12.4
6
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
SIX! Oh, high and handsome! Brilliant batting from Pandya! Just outside off, on a fullish length, Krunal Pandya prods forward, brings the bat straight down, extends his arms through the line and parks it behind long off for a six.
12.3
6
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
SIX! ALL THE WAY! Mukesh bends his back and bangs a shorter one, on the leg stump line. Krunal Pandya picks the length early and pulls it behind deep fine leg for a cracking six.
12.2
0
Mukesh Kumar To Krunal Pandya
Shows the cards early for a scoop shot, does Krunal, and Mukesh bowls it outside off, cramping him for room. Krunal Pandya adjusts well to fend it to the short third fielder.
12.1
1
Mukesh Kumar To Virat Kohli
Fuller and on middle and leg, Kohli with a gentle push to long on for a single.
Dushmantha Chameera was spotted off the field during the previous over, sitting in the dugout with an ice pack strapped to his left arm. Replacing him, Mukesh Kumar comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 12 : 78/3
5 Runs
- 211.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
K. Pandya
25 (27)
V. Kohli
34 (32)
K. Yadav
3-0-16-0
11.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Too slow through the air, full and just around off, spinning away from the batter. Krunal Pandya goes for a slog sweep, but is months early on the shot. Gets pinged on the body and the ball rolls to the off side.
11.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Seeing Krunal charging down the track, Kuldeep smartly shortens the length, and lands it outside off. It turns away from the batter, but Krunal Pandya adjusts well to punch it back to the bowler.
11.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Pitched fuller again, on middle and spinning in, Virat Kohli lunges forward and drives with the spin to long on for another single.
11.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Fuller wrong'un, on middle stump. Krunal flicks it away to deep midwicket for a single.
11.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Fuller in length, and tossed up at the leg stump. Kohli flicks it to long on for a single. The 50-run stand is up between these two.
11.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Had to hurry there! Again, Karun Nair is in action in the field! Floated fuller and tossed up at 85 kph, on middle, spinning in. Virat Kohli strides forward and clips it along the ground to deep mid-wicket and calls for the second. Krunal rushes back to the bowler's end and has to put in a dive as the throw from Karun Nair from the deep comes flat and on the bounce. Kuldeep Yadav collects and whips the bails off. But Krunal has made his ground just about.
End Of The Over 11 : 73/3
9 Runs
- 110.1
- 610.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
V. Kohli
30 (29)
K. Pandya
24 (24)
D. Chameera
2-0-15-0
10.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli
A low full toss, wide of off, Virat Kohli leans on it and drives off the inner half of the ball. The ball rolls down to long off for a single. Despite a six, Chameera concedes just 9 off his second over. His figures read 2-0-15-0 so far. RCB need another 90 runs off 54 balls remaining.
10.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli
A yorker, speared on off, Kohli shovels it back to the bowler.
10.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
Change of pace, a slower one on a length, around middle, Krunal Pandya tucks it across to deep backward square leg for a single.
10.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
Hits the hard length, over the top of stumps, Krunal Pandya gets a bit too across the line and tries to pull it over, but gets pinged on the glove.
10.2
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
SIX! Much, much-needed for RCB! Just for a second, the deep square leg fielder thought he is in play, but it sails all over. Fuller and angling on the pads, Krunal Pandya whips it over deep square leg for a six.
10.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli
Fuller and around off, Virat Kohli drills it straight back to the bowler. Dushmantha Chameera bends low and tries to stop the ball to his left, but parries it to the mid off region. A single taken.
End Of The Over 10 : 64/3
8 Runs
- 29.1
- 19.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 49.5
- 19.6
V. Kohli
28 (26)
K. Pandya
17 (21)
K. Yadav
2-0-11-0
9.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Full, on off, Virat Kohli drives it to long off for a run.
9.5
4
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Nicely done! Kuldeep Yadav drops it a bit too short and on middle, Virat Kohli goes back and swipes it through the gap between deep square leg and mid-wicket for a boundary.
9.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Flatter in trajectory, full and outside off, VK slaps it to mid off.
9.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Full, on off, Virat Kohli covers the line and turns it to mid-wicket.
9.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Tossed up, on middle, Krunal Pandya works it to deep mid-wicket for one.
9.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Short and outside off, slower through the air as well, which allows Krunal Pandya enough time to rock back and cut. Gets two runs at deep point.
Strategic Break. It has been a very cagy start for RCB with the bat. They have lost three early wickets in the fielding restrictions, which has compelled the middle order to play the anchor role. However, with Virat Kohli in the middle, they would be assured to get the job done by the chase master. But one of these two will now have to switch gears and inflate the scoring rate to stay in the game. Of what has appeared so far, there has been a good grip and bite for the tweakers, and the DC spinners have feasted on it so far, making strokeplay a bit challenging. However, the biggest hurdle for DC is Virat Kohli, and they would like to get him out as soon as possible to hold all the aces. Here's Kuldeep Yadav into the attack again.
End Of The Over 9 : 56/3
6 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
K. Pandya
14 (19)
V. Kohli
23 (22)
D. Chameera
1-0-6-0
8.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
OUCH! Another fierce bouncer at the batter, Krunal Pandya is yet again taken aback as he looks to pull. Only manages to get an inside edge that thuds his helmet and goes behind to the right of deep third for a single.
8.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli
Back to a length, on off, Virat Kohli pushes it to cover region and scampers through for a quick single.
8.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
Surprises the batter with a nasty bouncer, aiming at the helmet. Krunal Pandya is hurried back but does well to pull it deep square leg for one.
8.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli
Keeps it on a length again, on off, Virat Kohli taps it in front of cover and steals a quick run. Great consistency with the length so far from Chameera.
8.2
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Krunal Pandya
Good length, on off, Krunal Pandya covers the line and knocks it to long on for a run.
8.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Virat Kohli
Chameera comes into the attack and lands it on a length, outside off, Virat Kohli whips it to deep cover for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 50/3
3 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 27.6
K. Pandya
11 (16)
V. Kohli
20 (19)
K. Yadav
1-0-3-0
7.6
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Goes fuller and outside off, Krunal Pandya cuts it to deep backward point for a couple of runs. Just 3 runs off Kuldeep Yadav's first over.
7.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Short and outside off, stays a bit low, Krunal Pandya punches it to mid off.
7.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Half an appeal for LBW but is turned down. Kuldeep Yadav suggests for a review, and Axar Patel sends it upstairs. The impact did look to be outside off. Short and on off, Krunal Pandya rises with the bounce and looks to punch it through off but misses. The ball clips his back pad, and up goes Kuldeep for an appeal. The UltraEdge shows no spike, and the Ball Tracker confirms that the impact was outside off stump line. The on-field call of NOT OUT stays and DC lose a review.
7.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Tossed up, on middle, Pandya pushes it back to the bowler.
7.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Krunal Pandya
Bowls the wrong'un, full and outside off, Krunal Pandya tries to sweep but fails to read it off the bowler's hand and misses.
7.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Virat Kohli
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack and bowls the first one quicker through the air, full and on off, Virat Kohli turns it to deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 47/3
12 Runs
- 06.1
- 26.2
- 16.3
- 5 NB 6.4
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 26.6
K. Pandya
9 (11)
V. Kohli
19 (18)
V. Nigam
1-0-12-0
6.6
2
Vipraj Nigam To Krunal Pandya
Flatter in trajectory, full and on off, Krunal Pandya sweeps it to deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs.
6.5
1
Vipraj Nigam To Virat Kohli
Slows it up further and keeps it full, on middle, Virat Kohli presses ahead and tries to hit straight but gets an outside edge to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.4
1
Vipraj Nigam To Krunal Pandya
Gets away with the Free Hit, does Vipraj Nigam! Drops it very short and on middle, Krunal Pandya is beaten in flight a bit and miscues his pull to deep mid-wicket for one.
6.4
nb
Vipraj Nigam To Krunal Pandya
NO BALL AND FOUR! Vipraj Nigam makes a big mistake! Oversteps and floats the ball full, on middle, Krunal Pandya tonks it straight back over the bowler's head, and the ball bounces just inches ahead of the boundary cushion, at long on, for a four. The third umpire checks a few angles to see if the ball hit the boundary on the full, but it clearly bounces in front, so it is called a four. A Free Hit to follow now.
6.3
1
Vipraj Nigam To Virat Kohli
Full, on the pads, Virat Kohli clips it to deep square leg for one.
6.2
2
Vipraj Nigam To Virat Kohli
Short and on off and middle, the ball grips the surface and comes slower to the batter. Virat Kohli rocks back and is early on the swipe across. Gets an inside edge that goes through his legs to fine leg for a couple of runs.
6.1
0
Vipraj Nigam To Virat Kohli
Comes into the attack and bowls it full, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli tucks it to the leg side.
End Of The Over 6 : 35/3
5 Runs
- 45.1
- 15.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
K. Pandya
2 (8)
V. Kohli
15 (14)
M. Starc
2-0-20-0
5.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Krunal Pandya
Short again, over off, Krunal Pandya tries to ramp it behind but misses. Royal Challengers Bengaluru end the Powerplay at 35/3.
5.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Krunal Pandya
A huge appeal from KL Rahul alone for caught behind but is turned down. Axar Patel does not opt for the review. Length, around off and shaping away just that bit to beat the bat on the outside edge. There is a noise as the ball goes past the bat, but seems like it's the bat brushing the pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike and turns out as a wise decision from DC not to review it.
5.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Krunal Pandya
Gets the ball to shape away, full and on off, Krunal Pandya firms it straight to cover.
5.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Krunal Pandya
A fierce bouncer, over middle and off, Krunal Pandya sways away from the line to let it pass.
5.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
On a length, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli tucks it square on the leg side for a single.
5.1
4
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Greeted back with a glorious straight drive! Starc goes full and on middle, Virat Kohli keeps his head steady, shows full face of the bat and times his drive, straight down the ground for a boundary. Right from the Textbook!
Mitchell Starc comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 5 : 30/3
4 Runs
- 04.1
- 14.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 14.5
- 14.6
V. Kohli
10 (12)
K. Pandya
2 (4)
A. Patel
3-0-10-2
4.6
1
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Comes from around the stumps now. On a dragged length on the stumps. Kohli tucks it to deep square leg for a single to end the over.
4.5
1
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
On the shorter side, on the off stump. Krunal works it to deep midwicket for a single.
4.4
0
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
Sees the batter step out and fires it in, quicker, and onto the bodyline. Krunal Pandya adjusts to push it out.
4.3
1
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
A bit short again and on off, Virat Kohli rocks back and punches it to deep cover for a single.
4.2
1
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
Short and on middle, Krunal tucks it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single to get off the mark.
4.1
0
Axar Patel To Krunal Pandya
Angled across, Krunal tucks it to the left of the bowler. The batters initially think to steal a single, but abort the plan right away.
Krunal Pandya walks in at number 5 for RCB.
End Of The Over 4 : 26/3
5 Runs
- 43.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 13.5
- W 3.6
V. Kohli
8 (10)
R. Patidar
6 (6)
M. Kumar
1-0-5-0
3.6
W
Mukesh Kumar To Virat Kohli OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! The RCB skipper departs now and they are in deep trouble. Speared on a fuller length, curling on the leg stump line, Virat Kohli flicks it towards the mid-wicket fielder. Karun Nair stops it sharply, but Rajat Patidar sniffs a single as he sees Kohli taking initial steps ahead, and is almost halfway through. But soon realizes as the fielder releases the throw. Patidar turns back and tries to drag the bat inside the crease, but Nair moves to his left, picks the ball, and releases a flat throw and scores a direct hit at the bowler's end. The ball ricochets off the stumps and races away to the leg side, and with no proper backup in the leg side, it rolls into the fence. However, the side-on replay shows that Rajat Patidar is short of his crease. Rajat Patidar departs on a run-a-ball 6, and RCB have slipped down to 26/3.
A direct hit at the bowling end and Delhi Capitals feel they have their man! Karun Nair with an absolute bullseye of a hit at the bowling end. Rajat Patidar dives but still cannot make it back in time.
3.5
1
Mukesh Kumar To Rajat Patidar
A leg cutter, angling on the pads, on a good length, Rajat Patidar glances it off the back foot to deep backward square leg. Gets a single.
3.4
0
Mukesh Kumar To Rajat Patidar
On the nagging length, around off, Rajat gets on the back foot and punches it off the inside half of the bat to mid on.
3.3
0
Mukesh Kumar To Rajat Patidar
Shaping away from outside off, on a fuller length, pushed straight to cover.
3.2
0
Mukesh Kumar To Rajat Patidar
Aims the stumps now, full and on middle, Rajat Patidar respects it and blocks it out.
3.1
4
Mukesh Kumar To Rajat Patidar
FOUR! Helped away! Mukesh errs in both line and length. On the length, at the pads, Rajat Patidar uses the pace and just tickles it along the ground, to deep fine leg for a boundary.
Mukesh Kumar is introduced into the attack. He replaces Mitchell Starc!
End Of The Over 3 : 21/2
2 Runs
- 12.1
- W 2.2
- 02.3
- W 2.4
- 12.5
- 02.6
V. Kohli
8 (9)
R. Patidar
1 (1)
A. Patel
2-0-6-2
2.6
0
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Full, on off, Virat Kohli nudges it to point and looks to sneak a run but is rightfully sent back by Patidar.
2.5
1
Axar Patel To Rajat Patidar
Slows it up and keeps it on a length, around off, Rajat Patidar is early on the stroke and checks his shot uppishly but to the vacant mid off region for a single.
The skipper, Rajat Patidar, walks in at number 4 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
2.4
W
Axar Patel To Devdutt Padikkal OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! The DC skipper leading from the front with a double whammy! Axar, this time bowls it flat and quick through the air, it is that arm ball, on a length, just outside off, Devdutt Padikkal is hurried into the cut shot and goes through to power it away to the off side. But ends up inside edging it back on the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal departs on a two-ball duck, and RCB are rocked early - 20/2.
2.3
0
Axar Patel To Devdutt Padikkal
Slightly on a length, on the stumps, Devdutt Padikkal hangs back and punches it straight back.
Devdutt Padikkal, the impact substitute, walks in at number 3 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
2.2
W
Axar Patel To Jacob Bethell OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! Axar Patel provides an early wicket for DC! He bowls it on the leg stump line and just a yard behind the fuller length. It lands and holds up a bit on the deck. Jacob Bethell rocks back and shapes up to pull it over deep square leg, but he plays the shot a bit too early, and the ball stays a bit low as well. Mistimes it in the air, and the ball dips ahead of the deep square leg fielder. Karun Nair runs forward, dives and scoops the ball before the grass. Jacob Bethell departs for 12 (6).
2.1
1
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Flighted up, full and on off, Virat Kohli plants the front foot out and drives it to long off. Runs an easy single.
End Of The Over 2 : 19/0
15 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 11.4
- 61.5
- 41.6
J. Bethell
12 (5)
V. Kohli
7 (7)
M. Starc
1-0-15-0
1.6
4
Mitchell Starc To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Excellent placement from Bethell! Starc bashes the hard length, angling on the middle and leg, Jacob Bethell again brings his wrists in play and heaves across, a bit uppishly, but to the left of mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.5
6
Mitchell Starc To Jacob Bethell
SIX! Timed to perfection! On a nagging length, holds its shape on middle, Jacob Bethell uses his wrists and just whips it over square leg. It lands right on the boundary cushions for a six.
1.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
Some reverse on it, on a length, around off, Virat Kohli leans ahead and hits it off the inside half of the bat to deep backward square leg. A single taken and an exchange of smiles between Kohli and Starc.
1.3
4
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
FOUR! HAMMERED AWAY! Back of a length, just angling across off, Virat Kohli stands tall and slashes it just over the leaping point fielder for a boundary.
1.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
Hits the deck hard, does Starc, on the leg stump, Virat Kohli gets right behind it and solidly blocks it out.
1.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Virat Kohli
Begins from over the stumps, and lands full, no swing on offer, on off, Virat Kohli strides across and drives it straight to cover.
It will be Mitchell Starc to share the attack from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 00.4
- 10.5
- 10.6
V. Kohli
2 (3)
J. Bethell
2 (3)
A. Patel
1-0-4-0
0.6
1
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Nicely tossed up, drifting on the off stump, full in length, Virat Kohli gets forward and drives it through mid off for a single. A tight start from Axar. RCB are 4/0.
0.5
1
Axar Patel To Jacob Bethell
Quicker and flatter around off, Jacob hangs back and tucks across to deep square leg for a single.
0.4
0
Axar Patel To Jacob Bethell
On a shorter length, just outside off, punched back to the bowler.
0.3
1
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
Floated on a length, around off, Virat Kohli drills it down to long off for a single. Kohli is off the mark.
0.2
0
Axar Patel To Virat Kohli
BEATEN! An arm ball, just around off, on a fractional fuller length, Kohli gets half forward to drive to the off side, but the ball beats the inside edge, passing scaringly close to the off pole.
0.1
1
Axar Patel To Jacob Bethell
Starts from around the stumps, on a shorter length, on the leg stump, turning further in, Jacob Bethell tucks it away to deep square leg and gets off the mark with a single.
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Match Info
- Venue Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Weather Clear
- Toss Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field
- Result Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match Krunal Pandya
- Umpire Mohit Krishnadas (IND), Nitin Menon (IND) and Saidharshan Kumar (IND)
- Referee Iqbal Siddiqui (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Delhi 162/8 in 20.0 overs
- Referral 1 (19.6 ovs): D Chameera against BLR (Wide) Unsuccessful (DEL: 1, BLR: 2)
- Delhi 152/6 in 18.4 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Delhi 117/4 in 16.0 overs
- Delhi 101/3 in 13.1 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Delhi 69/2 in 9.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Delhi 52/2
- Delhi 52/2 in 5.5 overs
- Referral 3 (18.2 ovs): T David against DEL (No Ball) Successful (DEL: 1, BLR: 2)
- Bengaluru 152/4 in 18.1 overs
- Referral 2 (17.1 ovs): K Pandya against DEL (Wide) Successful (DEL: 1, BLR: 2)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 75 balls between V Kohli (42) and K Pandya (56)
- V Kohli T20 fifty: 50 runs in 45 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- K Pandya dropped on 54 by A Porel on 15.6 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Bengaluru 125/3 in 16.0 overs
- K Pandya T20 fifty: 53 runs in 38 balls (2x4) (4x6)
- Bengaluru 102/3 in 13.3 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 45 balls between V Kohli (25) and K Pandya (24)
- Strategic Time-out: Bengaluru 56/3 in 9.0 overs
- Bengaluru 50/3 in 8.0 overs
- Referral 1 (7.4 ovs): DEL against K Pandya (LBW) Unsuccessful (DEL: 1, BLR: 2)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bengaluru 35/3
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav MI | 510 | 63.75 |
| Sai Sudharsan GT | 509 | 46.27 |
| Shubman Gill GT | 508 | 50.80 |
| Virat Kohli RCB | 505 | 63.12 |
| Jos Buttler GT | 500 | 71.42 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna GT | 20 | 7.65 |
| Noor Ahmad CSK | 20 | 8.02 |
| Josh Hazlewood RCB | 18 | 8.44 |
| Trent Boult MI | 18 | 8.49 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy KKR | 17 | 7.00 |
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