Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 187/9 in 20 overs, where as Delhi Capitals scored 140/10 in 19.1 overs.
So, finally Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs.
A stellar bowling display, complementing the batting brilliance of Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar, propelled RCB to their fifth consecutive victory, revitalizing their playoff ambitions.
Although RCB faced a slight setback with the bat after a blazing start, their total of 187/9 proved insurmountable for DC following their early collapse.
This triumph elevated RCB to the fifth position in the standings, courtesy of their superior net run rate.
The turning point of the game?
Undoubtedly, the Power Play.
Despite losing both openers early on, RCB seamlessly transitioned through Jacks and Patidar, maintaining a scoring rate of 10 runs per over.
Although DC managed to restrict RCB in the death overs, their loss of four wickets left Axar and the lower order with an arduous task.
| Parameters | RCB | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 61/2 | 54/4 |
| RR | 10.16 | 9 |
| 4s/6s | 5 and 4 | 8 and 1 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Power Play: Openers ousted, Patidar unleashes
Phase score – 61/2 [RR: 10.16, 4s/6s: 5/4]
Virat Kohli dominated the early overs until a friendly exchange with Ishant Sharma resulted in his dismissal in the fourth over.
Mukesh Kumar bowled a tight over, while Faf du Plessis fell trying to clear the infield.
Rajat Patidar then swung into action, scoring 22 off 11 deliveries.
Middle-overs: DC regain control
Phase score – 77/2 [RR: 8.56, 4s/6s: 3/4]
Jacks and Patidar continued to attack, hitting a six each off Kuldeep Yadav.
DC had chances to dismiss both batters, including a drop by Shai Hope.
Despite this, they managed to slow down RCB’s scoring rate, with Khaleel Ahmed, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep conceding only 10 runs in three overs.
Death-overs: RCB falter despite brief surge
Phase score – 49/5 [RR: 9.80, 4s/6s: 2/3]
Cameron Green and Mahipal Lomror’s 22-run over from Kuldeep Yadav provided a brief boost, but RCB struggled to accelerate further.
Khaleel Ahmed’s double strike and Rasikh Salam’s variations kept RCB in check.
Delhi Capitals
Power Play: DC’s early collapse
Phase score – 54/4 [RR: 9.00, 4s/6s: 8/1]
Jake Fraser-McGurk provided fireworks but fell quickly, while David Warner and Abishek Porel departed cheaply.
Fraser-McGurk’s unlucky dismissal compounded DC’s troubles, leaving them four down early.
Middle-overs: Axar anchors DC’s recovery
Phase-score: 73/3 [RR: 8.11, 4s/6s: 4/3]
Axar Patel and Shai Hope steadied the innings despite the early setbacks.
Hope’s dismissal and a mix-up led to further pressure, but Axar and Rasikh Salam added crucial runs.
Salam’s departure left DC with a challenging target.
Death overs: Dayal seals DC’s fate
Phase score – 13/3 [RR: 3.12, 4s/6s: 0/0]
Axar Patel fought bravely but fell trying to accelerate, effectively ending DC’s hopes.
Dayal wrapped up the tail to secure victory for RCB.
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