RCB Crush Delhi Capitals by 9 Wickets After Bowling Rout

New Delhi, April 2026 : A dominant all-round performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw them register a crushing nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in a one-sided clash of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

The defending champions made light work of a modest target of 76, reaching 77/1 in just 6.3 overs, with a remarkable 81 balls to spare. Devdutt Padikkal (34* off 20) and Virat Kohli (23* off 12) guided the chase with ease, ensuring there were no hiccups in what turned out to be a clinical victory.

The foundation for this emphatic win was laid earlier by RCB’s pace spearheads Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who produced a devastating new-ball spell to dismantle Delhi’s batting lineup. The duo reduced DC to a shocking 8/6 within the first four overs, swinging the ball both ways and exploiting early conditions to perfection.

Hazlewood (4/12) and Bhuvneshwar (3/5) combined to rip through the top order, leaving Delhi with no chance to recover. Only Abishek Porel showed some resistance with a gritty 30, while David Miller chipped in with 19. However, the rest of the batting unit failed to reach double figures as Delhi were bundled out for just 75 in 16.3 overs.

Chasing a small total, RCB began aggressively. Impact Player Jacob Bethell made his intentions clear early, striking boundaries and launching Kyle Jamieson for two towering sixes, including a massive 104-metre hit. However, his brisk 20 off 11 balls came to an end when T Natarajan pulled off a spectacular running catch near the boundary.

Despite the early wicket, RCB’s momentum remained unaffected. Padikkal took charge with an array of attacking strokes, hitting Dushmantha Chameera and Jamieson for boundaries and sixes. His fluent strokeplay helped RCB race to 50 in just 4.3 overs, effectively sealing the outcome of the match within the powerplay itself.

At the end of six overs, RCB were already 65/1, underlining their complete dominance. Kohli then finished proceedings in style, smashing Natarajan for consecutive sixes to wrap up the chase and send the home crowd into silence.

For Delhi Capitals, it was a thoroughly disappointing outing. The heavy defeat not only dented their morale but also impacted their net run rate significantly. They will now need to regroup quickly to stay competitive in the tournament.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s commanding performance highlighted their growing momentum and balance as a side. With both their bowling and batting units firing in unison, they have sent a strong message to the rest of the teams in the competition.

Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 75 all out in 16.3 overs (Abishek Porel 30, David Miller 19; Josh Hazlewood 4/12, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/5)
lost to
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 77/1 in 6.3 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 34*, Virat Kohli 23*; Kyle Jamieson 1/42)
by 9 wickets