DC chase victory as Capitals topple RCB at Chinnaswamy in IPL 2026
DC chase victory as Capitals topple RCB at Chinnaswamy in IPL 2026
David Miller's late sixes and Tristan Stubbs' chic 60 help Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy, after DC opted to bowl first.
Delhi Capitals opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, and the move set the tone for a tense IPL 2026 clash. RCB posted a competitive 176 on a slow track, with KL Rahul producing a measured 57 that anchored their innings and kept Delhi honest throughout the chase. The pitch’s slow character meant rotors and partnerships mattered, and RCB’s bowlers did their bit to keep the chase in check for long spells.
A pivotal shift came in DC’s run chase as David Miller delivered two decisive last-over sixes, easing pressure at crucial moments. Tristan Stubbs followed with an elegant 60, anchoring a stylish partnership that steadied the run-rate and gave DC the platform to accelerate at the right time. The late flourish by Miller, combined with Stubbs’ classy strokeplay, propelled Delhi to a comfortable six-wicket victory in Bengaluru.
With this result, Delhi Capitals demonstrated their ability to seize control in a high-stakes IPL fixture, leveraging a tactical call to bowl first and a composed chase against a storied home side. The performance on a slow, challenging surface highlighted the balance within DC’s batting lineup and the resilience of their middle order, even as RCB battled to defend a respectable total on their home ground.
