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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowlers dismantled Delhi Capitals, reducing them to a shocking eight for six in the early overs. The match took place on April 27, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Delhi Capitals currently sit sixth on the points table with three wins from seven matches. They lost their previous game against Punjab Kings. In contrast, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in second place with five wins from seven games, having defeated Gujarat Titans in their last outing.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took three wickets each during the match. Hazlewood finished with impressive figures of 3.3-0-12-4. His performance helped to dismantle the Delhi batting lineup early.

Delhi Capitals managed to score only 75 runs in total. This was a significant collapse for a team that has historically performed better against RCB, holding a head-to-head record of 13 wins in 35 matches.

Yet, the atmosphere was electric as hometown hero Virat Kohli returned to his roots. He aimed for his milestone of 9,000 IPL runs during this match.

KL Rahul shone in a previous match, scoring an unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings. His recent form adds pressure on opposing teams as he seeks to maintain that momentum.

Bhuvneshwar teased Delhi Capitals’ batters with swing from a good length. His efforts were crucial in setting the tone for RCB’s dominance.

The win by nine wickets solidifies RCB’s position as strong contenders this season. Observers expect them to maintain this form as they navigate the remaining matches of IPL 2026.