RCB Thump DC to Nine-Wicket Win, Close on PBKS in IPL 2026
RCB Thump DC to Nine-Wicket Win, Close on PBKS in IPL 2026
RCB rout Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in Delhi, move to 12 points, and tighten the gap on league leaders PBKS as their NRR hits a season-best.
Delhi Capitals were stunned as Royal Challers Bangalore asserted control of IPL 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The win, RCB's sixth of eight games, pushed them to 12 points and solidified their second spot, closing the gap on league leaders Punjab Kings.\n\nDC were bowled out for 75 in 16.3 overs after a sensational bowling display by Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whose early powerplay spell ripped through the Capitals’ top order. RCB then chased the target in 6.3 overs, with Virat Kohli finishing the game in style with back-to-back sixes off Natarajan.\n\nRCB's victory also boosted their Net Run Rate to +1.919, the best in the season, nudging ahead of PBKS (+1.333). DC slipped to seventh with six points from eight games, while PBKS lead the pack with 13 points from seven. Beyond the four playoff spots, the rest of the standings remained steady, keeping the race for the playoffs highly engaging.\n\nThe win underscores RCB’s breakout season, with Kohli delivering the finishing blows and the bowlers laying the foundation. If they maintain this form, the franchise could push deeper into the IPL 2026 campaign and impact the title chase.
