Date: April 10, 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: KL Rahul – 93* (57 balls)
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter as Delhi Capitals continued their unbeaten run with a dominant 6-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The night belonged to KL Rahul, who produced a stunning unbeaten 93 to anchor DC’s chase and silence the home crowd.
RCB’s Strong Start Fizzles Out
After losing the toss, RCB were put into bat. They began in style with Phil Salt taking charge early. The English opener unleashed a flurry of boundaries, scoring 36 runs in no time. Alongside him, Virat Kohli looked composed, and RCB raced to 53/0 in the first 3 overs, sending a strong message.
However, things turned dramatically after Salt was run out due to a mix-up. The DC spinners, led by Kuldeep Yadav and debutant Vipraj Nigam, brought the game back under control. From 62/1, RCB collapsed under pressure and managed just 163/7 in their 20 overs. Tim David’s late flourish (37 off 20) was the only saving grace for the home side.
DC’s Early Wobble
In response, DC didn’t have it easy early on. They were rocked by quick wickets as Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, and Abishek Porel all fell cheaply. At 30/2 and later 66/4, RCB seemed on top, with their bowlers exploiting the conditions well.
KL Rahul Turns the Tide
Enter KL Rahul — calm, calculated, and in complete control. The DC skipper Axar Patel provided temporary support, but it was Rahul’s partnership with Tristan Stubbs that truly took the game away from RCB.
The turning point came in the 15th over, when Rahul smashed Josh Hazlewood for 22 runs, completely swinging the momentum. Stubbs added a crucial 38 off 23, rotating the strike and letting Rahul do the damage. The chase was wrapped up in style in the 18th over with Rahul smashing a six to finish on an unbeaten 93 off 57 balls.
Match Highlights:
- Phil Salt’s Powerplay Blitz: 36 off 18 before an unfortunate run-out.
- RCB’s Mid-Innings Collapse: From 62/0 to 127/7.
- DC’s Bowling Stars: Kuldeep Yadav (4-0-17-2) and Vipraj Nigam (3.5-0-18-2).
- Rahul’s Classy Knock: 93* off 57 with crisp stroke play, smart running, and perfect timing.
Tactical Takeaways:
- DC’s decision to bowl first worked wonders as their spinners took full advantage of the slowing pitch.
- RCB’s middle-order continues to be a concern despite their strong start with the bat.
- KL Rahul’s return to form and leadership in the middle order adds massive depth to DC’s batting lineup.
What’s Next?
With this win, Delhi Capitals maintain their unbeaten record in IPL 2025 and look every bit like title contenders. RCB, meanwhile, will need to rethink their home strategy, having now lost both matches at Chinnaswamy despite promising starts.
Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 match insights, player analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories!
