| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abishek Porel | 30 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 90.91 |
| David Miller | 19 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 105.56 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 3.3 | 12 | 4 | 3.4 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1.7 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devdutt Padikkal | 34 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 261.54 |
| Virat Kohli | 23 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 42 | 1 | 14 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahil Parakh | b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KL Rahul | c Jitesh Sharma b Josh Hazlewood | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Nitish Rana | c Devdutt Padikkal b Josh Hazlewood | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Sameer Rizvi | c Jitesh Sharma b Josh Hazlewood | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Stubbs | c Devdutt Padikkal b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Axar Patel | c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abishek Porel | b Josh Hazlewood | 30 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 90.91 |
| David Miller | c Jitesh Sharma b Rasikh Salam Dar | 19 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 105.56 |
| Kyle Jamieson | lbw b Krunal Pandya | 12 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 92.31 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | b Suyash Sharma | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | not out | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.7 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3.3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.8 |
| Krunal Pandya | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | c T Natarajan b Kyle Jamieson | 20 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 181.82 |
| Virat Kohli | not out | 23 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | not out | 34 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 261.54 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| T Natarajan | 0.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Date: April 27, 2026
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Summary:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCBW) secured a commanding victory over Delhi Capitals (DC), winning by 9 wickets. Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 12 runs. In response, Devdutt Padikkal's explosive innings ensured a swift chase. Josh Hazlewood was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
Detailed Narrative:
The match began with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Delhi Capitals struggled from the outset, losing wickets at regular intervals. The RCBW bowlers were relentless, with Josh Hazlewood delivering a devastating spell of fast bowling. He claimed four crucial wickets: KL Rahul (1), Nitish Rana (1), Sameer Rizvi (0), and Abishek Porel (30). Bhuvneshwar Kumar provided excellent support, taking 3 wickets for just 5 runs in his three overs, including the scalps of Sahil Parakh and Tristan Stubbs.
Delhi Capitals were bundled out for a mere 75 runs in 16.3 overs, with only Abishek Porel managing to score in double figures with a resilient 30 off 33 balls.
Chasing a modest target of 76, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost Jacob Bethell early on for 20 runs off 11 balls. However, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured there were no further hiccups. Padikkal played a blistering knock, scoring an unbeaten 34 off just 13 balls, striking at an impressive strike rate of 261.54. Kohli supported him well with an unbeaten 23 off 15 balls.
RCBW reached the target comfortably in just 6.3 overs, showcasing their batting prowess and securing a comprehensive victory by nine wickets.
Key Performances:
This match highlighted the dominance of RCBW's bowling attack and their ability to chase down targets with ease, setting them up as strong contenders in the tournament.
