RCB Crush Delhi Capitals by 9 Wickets in One-Sided IPL 2026 Clash
Josh Hazlewood shines with a fiery 4-wicket spell as Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down a modest target in just 6.3 overs against Delhi Capitals.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets in Match 39 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The match was effectively decided in the first innings, as Delhi Capitals collapsed to a mere 75 runs in 16.3 overs. Their batting lineup struggled from the start, losing six wickets for just 13 runs during the powerplay. Only Abishek Porel (30), David Miller (19), and Kyle Jamieson (12) managed to reach double digits.
The star of the show was Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who produced a sensational spell, picking up 4 wickets for just 12 runs. He was well supported by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who claimed 3 wickets, dismantling Delhi’s fragile batting order.
In response, RCB made light work of the chase, reaching 77/1 in just 6.3 overs. Devdutt Padikkal played a blistering knock of 34 runs off 13 balls, while Virat Kohli added a quick 23 off 15 deliveries to seal the emphatic victory.
With this win, RCB move to 12 points from 8 matches, strengthening their position near the top of the table, while Delhi Capitals remain in the lower half with 6 points.
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