Key Highlights:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a composed run chase to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in their IPL 2025 clash on April 27 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. A match that began with early drama and collapses ended with Krunal Pandya’s unbeaten 73 and Virat Kohli’s calm 51, guiding RCB to victory with 9 balls to spare in their pursuit of 163.
Match Summary
Delhi Capitals: 162/8 (20 overs)
- KL Rahul – 41 (39)
- Abishek Porel – 28 (11)
- Tristan Stubbs – 34 (18)
- Josh Hazlewood – 2/36
- Krunal Pandya – 1/28
- Bhuvneshwar, Yash Dayal, Kumar – 1 wicket each
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 165/4 (18.3 overs)
- Krunal Pandya – 73* (47), 4x4s, 5x6s
- Virat Kohli – 51 (47)
- Tim David – 19* (5)
- Axar Patel – 2/19
- Mitchell Starc – 0/31 (4 overs)
Powerplay Collapse: Delhi Strike Early
RCB began their chase shakily at 35/3 after:
- Jacob Bethell fell to Axar (12 off 6)
- Devdutt Padikkal chopped one onto his stumps (0 off 2)
- Rajat Patidar was run out after miscommunication with Kohli (6 off 6)
Kohli-Pandya Partnership Turns the Game
From 35/3, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya added 100 runs off 75 balls to revive the innings. Kohli brought his experience, anchoring through the middle overs before falling at 145/4. His 51 off 47 balls was crucial in blunting Delhi’s spin threat.
Krunal Pandya, who struck 4 fours and 5 sixes, accelerated confidently after a steady start. He ensured RCB kept up with the required rate, even as dew made bowling tough.
Tim David Seals It in Style
Needing 18 off 18 after Kohli’s exit, Tim David walked in and smashed 19* off 5 balls, including a six and three boundaries, to finish the game with authority.
DC Batting Review: Strong Start, Weak Finish
- Abishek Porel’s 28 off 11 gave DC a flying start (strike rate 254.54)
- KL Rahul and Stubbs added stability but wickets kept tumbling
- RCB bowlers shared responsibilities, with Hazlewood picking up 2 wickets and Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, and Dayal keeping pressure on throughout.
What This Means for the Table
This six-wicket win takes Royal Challengers Bengaluru into sole third place, breaking the three-way tie at 12 points. For Delhi Capitals, the loss hampers momentum ahead of the final stretch, and questions remain over their middle-order stability and bowling execution.
What Lies Ahead
With form returning to Kohli, Krunal Pandya shining with the bat, and bowlers delivering across conditions, RCB look poised for a strong playoff push. For DC, recalibration will be key heading into their next must-win clash.
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