RCB vs DC Match Highlights,In a thrilling encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) extended their unbeaten streak with a comprehensive 6-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 24 of TATA IPL 2025. This win marked their fourth consecutive victory to start the season. KL Rahul was the star of the chase, remaining unbeaten on 93* off 53 balls, while Tristan Stubbs supported him with an explosive 38* off 23 balls, as DC chased down the target with 13 balls to spare.

RCB’s Batting Effort and DC’s Bowling Prowess

RCB posted a challenging total of 163/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to an explosive start from Phil Salt. Salt’s brilliant knock of 37 off 17 balls included a jaw-dropping 30-run over off Mitchell Starc, which set the tone for RCB’s innings. However, the momentum shifted when Salt was run out due to a miscommunication with Virat Kohli. From there, DC’s bowlers tightened the screws, with Kuldeep Yadav (2/17) and Vipraj Nigam (2/18) stifling RCB’s middle order.

Despite some resistance from Tim David, who scored 37* off 20 balls, RCB lost 7 wickets for just 74 runs in the middle overs, finishing with a subpar total of 163/7.

DC’s Run Chase

Chasing 164, DC faced early setbacks with RCB’s bowlers applying pressure. Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice early, and Yash Dayal followed suit, leaving DC at 39/3 in the powerplay. However, KL Rahul anchored the innings, bringing up his second consecutive half-century. He and Tristan Stubbs expertly managed the chase, rotating the strike and finding boundaries when needed. With rain looming, Rahul shifted gears, smashing 22 off Josh Hazlewood in the 15th over.

As the required run rate started climbing, Rahul’s power hitting and Stubbs’ composed batting guided DC closer to the target. Rahul finished unbeaten on 93* off 53 balls, hitting the winning six to seal a 6-wicket victory for DC with 13 balls to spare.

Key Performances

In a thrilling encounter at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) maintained their unbeaten streak in IPL 2025, securing a dominant 6-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). After restricting RCB to a modest 163/7, thanks to brilliant bowling performances from Kuldeep Yadav (2/17) and Vipraj Nigam (2/18), DC chased down the target with ease. KL Rahul anchored the chase with an unbeaten 93* off 53 balls, supported by Tristan Stubbs’ 38* off 23 balls. Despite early wickets, including RCB’s strong start from Phil Salt, DC’s composure and brilliant batting in the middle overs guided them to a comfortable win with 13 balls to spare, marking their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament.

• KL Rahul: 93* (53) – Anchored the chase and played a match-winning knock under pressure.
• Tristan Stubbs: 38* (23) – Supported Rahul well to take DC across the line.
• Kuldeep Yadav: 2/17 – Produced a brilliant spell of spin bowling to dismantle RCB’s middle order.
• Vipraj Nigam: 2/18 – Contributed with key wickets and was instrumental in breaking RCB’s momentum.

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Conclusion

Delhi Capitals’ bowlers set the stage for a comfortable chase, and KL Rahul’s composed knock ensured a smooth victory for DC. Despite RCB’s strong start, the Capitals’ brilliant comeback, coupled with a solid batting effort, earned them a well-deserved 6-wicket win. DC now stand at the top of the points table with a perfect record in IPL 2025.

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