*KL Rahul scores 93(53) as DC defeat RCB in Bengaluru to win 4th match in a row**
The Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their impressive form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. KL Rahul, the DC wicketkeeper-batter, played a crucial role in his team’s victory, scoring an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls.
RCB, who won the toss and opted to bat first, put up a total of 163/7 in their 20 overs. The home team’s batting lineup struggled to get going, with only a few players managing to score in double digits. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored for RCB with 34 off 31 balls, while Glenn Maxwell chipped in with 24 off 17 deliveries.
The DC bowlers, led by Anrich Nortje, who took 2/23 in his four overs, did a good job of restricting the RCB batsmen. The South African pacer was supported by other bowlers, including Axar Patel, who took 1/24 in his four overs, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who gave away just 10 runs in his two overs.
In response, DC got off to a steady start, with openers Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan putting on 43 runs in the first six overs. Shaw was the first to fall, dismissed by Harshal Patel for 15 off 12 balls. Dhawan, who scored 25 off 24 balls, was then run out by a brilliant piece of fielding by Dinesh Karthik.
Rahul, who came in at number three, took charge of the innings, scoring his 93 off 53 balls. He was ably supported by Rishabh Pant, who scored 21 off 16 balls. The pair put on 71 runs for the third wicket, taking DC to the brink of victory.
In the end, it was just a matter of time before DC reached the target, with Rahul steering his team to victory with two balls to spare. The DC wicketkeeper-batter’s unbeaten 93 off 53 balls was a masterclass display of batting, and he was well-supported by his teammates to help his team win their fourth match in a row.
With this victory, DC have now won four matches in a row, and they are looking to continue their impressive form in the remainder of the IPL 2025. RCB, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and bounce back from this defeat.
Match Scorecard:
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 163/7 in 20 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 34, Glenn Maxwell 24; Anrich Nortje 2/23, Axar Patel 1/24)
Delhi Capitals (DC) 164/4 in 17.5 overs (KL Rahul 93*, Rishabh Pant 21; Harshal Patel 1/34)
Result: Delhi Capitals (DC) won by six wickets.
Series: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – 24th Match
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