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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, Match 24 Match Summary

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Scorecard
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Match Ended   
163/7 (20.0/20)
169/4 (17.5/20)
Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets
RCB 163/7
Bat Top Batsmen
37 (17)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 217.64SR
37 (20)
  • 2x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 185SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 4.50
4
OVERS
18/2
R/W
DC 169/4
Bat Top Batsmen
93 (53)
  • 7x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 175.47SR
38 (23)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 165.21SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/1
R/W
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That brings an end to this contest as Delhi Capitals continue their dominant run, handing Royal Challengers Bengaluru their second home defeat of the season while extending their own unbeaten streak. The IPL caravan now moves to the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, where Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 on April 11, Friday. The action kicks off at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but be sure to join us early for all the pre-match buildup. Until then, take care and see you soon for another thrilling encounter.
KL Rahul is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his unbeaten and match-winning knock of 93 runs off 53 balls. He says it was a slightly tricky wicket, but having seen it play from behind the stumps for 20 overs, it gave him a good idea of how to tackle it. Adds that it wasn't two-paced as such, but was just sticking a bit. Mentions his plans and says he knew when and which pockets to target, and once he got in, just kept going and enjoyed playing at his home ground. Talks about his preparation and says how he looks to adapt to the conditions and plan accordingly, not just in games, but also in practice sessions too.
The victorious captain of Delhi Capitals, Axar Patel, says everyone in the team is brimming with confidence and is delighted to win four out of four. Highlights that he took a chance to deploy more spin as the RCB openers love to bat against pace. Reflects that when he came to bowl, the ball was gripping and holding a bit. Appreciates the wrist spinners for bowling exceptionally well. Says Kuldeep Yadav has been doing the job over the years, and also lauds Vipraj Nigam for being confident enough to bowl the 18th over. Also admits that bringing himself to bowl in the 19th over was a tactical mistake where he conceded too many runs. On KL Rahul, he says it's a luxury to have him in the side. Mentions it is not easy to bat at different positions and says he played a mature innings, partnering well with Stubbs and is continuing with his form from the Champions Trophy.
It's time for the Presentation Ceremony ...
Tristan Stubbs, from Delhi Capitals, is in for a chat next. He says it was a satisfying knock and mentions he did not have to do much with KL Rahul at the other end despite the tricky situation. Further says they lost a few early wickets and he wanted to get in and spend some time, and knew one good over would change things around. Mentions that he bats at different positions for every team he represents, but the roles are different too. Adds that he personally enjoys batting later in the game, which gives him enough time to know what the wicket is offering.
The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajat Patidar, reflects on the challenge of winning at home. He says the wicket was quite good to bat on, but admits they didn't bat well and lost one too many wickets in the middle overs. Says every batter is in a good frame of mind. On Tim David, he says the way he accelerated in the backend was amazing. Also appreciates the new-ball bowlers for bowling nicely in the Powerplay. He concludes by saying that they are not thinking about their away records, and just want to play good positive cricket all around.
Earlier in the game, Phil Salt came out all guns blazing, tearing into the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack with an explosive start that left the opposition shell-shocked. RCB raced to 61 runs in under four overs, setting the stage for a massive total. However, a mix-up in the middle led to Salt’s unfortunate dismissal, triggering a dramatic collapse as RCB stumbled to 102/5 in no time. Just when things looked grim, Tim David stepped up with a crucial late flourish, injecting momentum into the innings and guiding RCB to a respectable 163-run total. For Delhi Capitals, it was a collective effort with the ball, but Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam stood out, each claiming two wickets to keep RCB in check.
For RCB, it was a tale of two halves in both innings, they started strong but couldn’t sustain the pressure when it mattered the most. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout performer with the ball, claiming two crucial wickets, while the rest of the attack put in a decent shift. However, with only 163 to defend, they needed something extraordinary, and it just wasn’t enough against a well-executed chase from Delhi.
Then came a masterclass in chase management. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs stitched together a risk-free yet aggressive partnership, capitalizing on every scoring opportunity. Rahul notched up another sublime half-century, while Stubbs grew in confidence as the innings progressed. A slight drizzle after 14 overs seemed to be the catalyst for acceleration, as the duo switched gears effortlessly. With calculated aggression, they dismantled the RCB bowling attack, ensuring the job was done with utmost ease.
Defending a below-par total, RCB’s pacers came out firing, striking in quick succession to leave Delhi reeling at 39/3 by the end of the Powerplay. KL Rahul, calm and composed, held firm while wickets tumbled at the other end, mostly due to poor shot selection. Axar Patel tried to steady the innings alongside Rahul but fell at a crucial juncture, briefly swinging the momentum back in RCB’s favour.
Delhi Capitals cruise past Royal Challengers Bengaluru, handing them their second home defeat of the season while extending their own winning streak to four matches to stay as the only unbeaten team this season! A clinical and calculated chase, expertly anchored by KL Rahul, sealed the deal for DC with 6 wickets and 13 balls to spare.
Over 17.5 : 169/4
23 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 417.4
  • 5 WD 17.5
  • 617.5
KL Rahul
93 (53)
T. Stubbs
38 (23)
Y. Dayal
3.5-0-45-1
17.5
6
Yash Dayal To KL Rahul
SIX! The Chinnaswamy is silenced as the DC juggernaut continues. Defeating CSK at Chepauk before, Delhi Capitals have now defeated RCB in their own backyard. The local lad, KL Rahul, does the job in style! This is the first ever time that Delhi Capitals have won their first four games in the history of their IPL journey. They remain unbeaten in this edition so far. Coming onto the delivery, Dayal spears in a full toss, wayward on the pads, KL Rahul picks it up and sails it behind deep fine leg for a six.
17.5
wd
Yash Dayal To KL Rahul
FIVE WIDES! SCORES LEVEL! A freebie at a very inopportune moment from Dayal. Way too short from Dayal, over the batter's head. It keeps sailing over and beats the acrobatic wicket-keeper, Jitesh Sharma, to run behind to the fence. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have challenged the Wide call and have opted for a review. The side-on angle shows the ball passing well over KL Rahul's head. The decision of Wide stays.
17.4
4
Yash Dayal To KL Rahul
FOUR! This is range-hitting of the highest order! Also, the 100-run stand comes up between these two! On a length, across off, a slower one. KL Rahul switches his stances and reverse ramps it over short third for a boundary.
17.3
6
Yash Dayal To KL Rahul
SIX! Going for the kill now, is KL Rahul! Not that short from Dayal, angling over off, KL Rahul weighs on the back foot and cracks the pull shot, hoisting it over deep mid-wicket for a six.
17.2
1
Yash Dayal To Tristan Stubbs
A slower one, at just 99 kph, on a good length, Tristan Stubbs waits and waits for it, and chips it through mid on for a single.
17.1
1
Yash Dayal To KL Rahul
Over top of off, on a length, KL Rahul punches off the higher part of the bat, for a single wide of cover.
Over 17 : 146/4
12 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
T. Stubbs
37 (22)
KL Rahul
76 (49)
B. Kumar
4-0-26-2
16.6
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! In a hurry to finish this off now! That's hit with immense brute force from the Protea! Too full and on off, Tristan Stubbs prods half forward and smashes it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a cracking boundary. 18 needed off 18 now.
16.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To KL Rahul
Short of a good length, over top of off, KL Rahul stands tall and tucks it through mid on for a quick single.
16.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Tristan Stubbs
On a length, on off, Stubbs knocks it to long on for one.
16.3
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Back of a good length, outside off, Tristan Stubbs with an angled bat swats it straight back, past the bowler to his right for a boundary.
16.2
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To KL Rahul
Back of a length, on off, KL Rahul eases it to the left of backward point for a single.
16.1
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Tristan Stubbs
A length ball, on top of off, Tristan Stubbs punches it down to long off for a single.
Strategic Break! This 76-run partnership has propelled Delhi Capitals to the brink of victory, leaving RCB gasping for answers. With a slight drizzle in the air, conditions haven’t helped Rajat Patidar and his men after their fiery start. Despite rotating his bowlers relentlessly to break this stand, KL Rahul’s masterclass, paced to perfection alongside Stubbs' composed support, has DC in complete control at the moment. RCB now find themselves in desperate need of something special, and right away, as Delhi require only just 30 runs off 24 balls. Can they pull it around, or is it all but over? We shall very soon find out. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3-0-14-2) comes back into the attack.
Over 16 : 134/4
13 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 415.4
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
T. Stubbs
27 (18)
KL Rahul
74 (47)
S. Sharma
4-0-25-1
15.6
1
Suyash Sharma To Tristan Stubbs
Quicker at 100.6 kph, full and around off, Tristan Stubbs smashes it to long off for a single. Another expensive over for RCB. 13 off it. And 35 runs in the last two overs for DC. Suyash Sharma ends his bowling spell with figures of 4-0-25-1.
15.5
6
Suyash Sharma To Tristan Stubbs
SIX! Clears the ropes with ease, and at will! Dropped right into the wheelhouse, on middle, Tristan Stubbs crouches and launches it over long on for an 81-meter six.
15.4
4
Suyash Sharma To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Stubbs moves into the 20s now, and is playing a perfect foil from one end. Quick and flat, a yard behind full, at off, Tristan Stubbs backs away and smacks it through covers for a cracking boundary.
15.3
1
Suyash Sharma To KL Rahul
On the shorter side, around off, KL Rahul goes deep inside the crease and drags it to the right of long on for a single.
15.2
0
Suyash Sharma To KL Rahul
Dragged down, on off, punched by KL Rahul, but straight to short cover.
15.1
1
Suyash Sharma To Tristan Stubbs
Pushed through, full toss on the pads, Tristan Stubbs pushes it away to the right of long on for a single.
18 OV
23 Runs
Y. Dayal to KL Rahul T. Stubbs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 417.4
  • 5 WD 17.5
  • 617.5
17 OV
12 Runs
B. Kumar to T. Stubbs KL Rahul
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
13 Runs
S. Sharma to T. Stubbs KL Rahul
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 415.4
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
22 Runs
J. Hazlewood to KL Rahul
  • 414.1
  • 414.2
  • 214.3
  • 214.4
  • 414.5
  • 614.6
14 OV
5 Runs
Y. Dayal to KL Rahul T. Stubbs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
14 Runs
L. Livingstone to T. Stubbs KL Rahul
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 612.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
13 Runs
K. Pandya to T. Stubbs KL Rahul
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 611.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
1 Runs
S. Sharma to T. Stubbs KL Rahul
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
6 Runs
K. Pandya to KL Rahul T. Stubbs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
S. Sharma to A. Patel T. Stubbs KL Rahul
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 28.3
  • W 8.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
10 Runs
J. Hazlewood to KL Rahul A. Patel
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 67.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
3 Runs
S. Sharma to KL Rahul
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 26.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
J. Hazlewood to A. Patel KL Rahul
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
1 Runs
B. Kumar to A. Porel A. Patel KL Rahul
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
9 Runs
Y. Dayal to KL Rahul A. Porel
  • 1 WD 3.1
  • 03.1
  • 23.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
12 Runs
B. Kumar to Jake Fraser KL Rahul A. Porel
  • 1 WD 2.1
  • W 2.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 22.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
8 Runs
Y. Dayal to du Plessis Jake Fraser
  • 11.1
  • 41.2
  • 21.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • W 1.6
1 OV
1 Runs
B. Kumar to du Plessis Jake Fraser
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match KL Rahul
  • Umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bengaluru 163/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Bengaluru 150/7 in 19.1 overs
  • Referral 2 (19.0 ovs): DEL against T David (Caught) Unsuccessful (BLR: 2, DEL: 1)
  • Strategic Time-out: Bengaluru 105/5 in 13.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.1 ovs): DEL against J Sharma (LBW) Unsuccessful (BLR: 2, DEL: 2) (Retained)
  • Bengaluru 100/4 in 11.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Bengaluru 89/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bengaluru 64/2
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 19 balls between P Salt (36) and V Kohli (6)
  • Bengaluru 53/0 in 3.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (17.4 ovs): BLR against KL Rahul (Wide) Unsuccessful (BLR: 1, DEL: 2)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 54 balls between KL Rahul (62) and T Stubbs (38)
  • Delhi 154/4 in 17.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Delhi 134/4 in 16.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 51 off 35 balls between KL Rahul (36) and T Stubbs (15)
  • Delhi 103/4 in 14.1 overs
  • KL Rahul T20 fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Delhi 58/4 in 8.4 overs
  • Delhi 52/3 in 7.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Delhi 39/3
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