Bangalore: Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 6 wickets in IPL 2025. KL Rahul smashed 93* runs to help DC chase RCB's total of 163 easily.
RCB Batting: Good Start, Then Collapse
RCB started very well. In first 3 overs, they hit 53 runs. Phil Salt was hitting big shots. But after that, RCB slowed down. They lost 7 wickets in next 15 overs. Only Tim David (37*) scored fast at the end to take RCB to 163.
DC Chase: Rahul & Stubbs Win It
DC's start was bad. They lost 3 quick wickets. After 11 overs, DC needed 97 runs in 54 balls. But then KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs changed the match.
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Rahul was slow first (29 runs in 29 balls).
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Then he exploded, hitting sixes and fours everywhere.
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Stubbs supported well with 38* runs.
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Rahul finished with 93 not out (53 balls).
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DC won with 13 balls left.
Why RCB Lost?
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Middle overs too slow – After good start, they scored very few runs.
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Bowlers failed – After taking early wickets, they could not stop Rahul.
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Dropped catch – Rahul was dropped at 7 runs, he made them pay.
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Man of the Match: KL Rahul
Rahul was playing in his home city Bangalore. He hit 6 fours and 7 sixes. When he hit the winning six, he celebrated loudly in front of RCB fans.
What Next?
Score Summary:
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RCB: 163/7 (20 overs) – Salt 37, David 37*
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DC: 169/4 (17.5 overs) – Rahul 93, Stubbs 38
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Result: DC won by 6 wickets
Final Words:
KL Rahul played like a hero in his home ground. RCB fans were sad as their team lost again. DC looks very strong this season!
