RCB vs DC IPL 2026 highlights: Delhi Capitals win by 6 wickets in a last over thriller

RCB’s innings concludes at 175 for 8 after 20 overs, maintaining a strong run rate of 8.75. Despite losing wickets regularly, they posted a competitive total.

A huge breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Kuldeep Yadav produces a brilliant piece of bowling. After mixing it up with a short delivery earlier, Kuldeep tosses this one up outside off, gets it to turn away, and forces Salt to reach out.

The RCB opener fails to time it properly and ends up lofting it towards long-off, where Tristan Stubbs takes a safe catch. A crucial moment as RCB lose their in-form batter. Phil Salt departs for 63 off 38 balls, hits 4 fours and 3 sixes.  Tim David is new batter.

A breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Axar Patel strikes in his very first over. It was full and quick on the stumps, Padikkal went for the slog sweep but mistimed it straight down the ground.

David Miller makes no mistake and completes a simple catch. Big moment in the game as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lose a set batter. Devdutt Padikkal departs for 18 off 13 balls.

Phil Salt brings up his second half-century of the season in style, smashing Kuldeep Yadav a solid six over long-off. A full delivery outside off and Salt latches onto it with a clean swing. He raises his bat after a super knock, leading the charge for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

BIG WICKET! Virat Kohli is gone for 19 off 13 balls with 4 fours, a massive moment in the game as DC strike back just when RCB were cruising. Kohli falls to Lungi Ngidi, with Pathum Nissanka taking a safe catch.

End of over 5: Royal Challengers Bengaluru race to 52/0 after a massive 18-run over! Phil Salt (30 off 18) and Virat Kohli (19 off 12) are off to a flying start, putting Auqib Nabi Dar under pressure.

Historic moment for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they play their 100th match at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, becoming the first team in IPL history to reach this landmark at a single venue.

Next on the list are Kolkata Knight Riders, who have featured in 98 matches at Eden Gardens.

Phil Salt and Virat Kohli have come out to continue the innings for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Auqib Nabi is ready with the bowl for Delhi Capitals.

#on this day in 2008, the Indian Premier League began with a bang as Brendon McCullum smashed an unforgettable 158* in the opening match. A night redefined T20 cricket and changed the game forever.

Weather conditions in Bengaluru on Saturday are expected to remain clear and humid, with no rain forecast during the match. As it is a day fixture, players will have to contend with intense heat, with temperatures likely to hover between 33 degree celsius and 36 degree celsius during play.

The surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known to favour batters. All three matches played at this venue in the IPL 2026 so far have produced high-scoring matches, highlighting the flat nature of the pitch. The home side, RCB have made the most of these conditions, remaining unbeaten at this ground thanks to their strong batting lineup.

DC Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

DC Impact Subs: Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera

RCB Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood

RCB Impact Subs: Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal

“I am happy because we wanted to bat first. We’ll look to post a good total on the board. We have this (green) jersey to encourage. We are playing with the same side,” Rajat Patidar said.

“I am going to bowl first. The wicket looks good and hard. Chinnaswamy is obviously a good chasing ground. Same XI. (On having a long break) It’s good to have that break after losing a couple of games. We need to focus on our strengths,” Axar Patel said.

Delhi Capitals won the toss and opt to bowl vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

In head-to-head battles, Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a clear edge over Delhi Capitals with 20-12 overall. Intersestingly, both sides won one match each last season, with victories coming away from home.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI: Phil Salt, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.

Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal

Delhi Capitals Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi

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