Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a commanding performance to thrash Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in their IPL 2026 clash in New Delhi on Monday, registering one of the most one-sided victories of the season.

Led by a devastating bowling effort from Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, RCB bundled out Delhi Capitals for a mere 75 runs before chasing down the modest target in just 6.3 overs.

RCB Bowlers Trigger Delhi Capitals Batting Collapse

After winning the toss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted to bowl first — a decision that paid off almost immediately.

Delhi Capitals endured a disastrous start as RCB’s pace attack dismantled their batting lineup within the powerplay. The early breakthroughs set the tone for a complete collapse.

Josh Hazlewood led the charge with an exceptional spell, claiming four wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with three wickets, tightening the screws on DC’s struggling batters.

Delhi Capitals were eventually bowled out for 75 runs in 16.4 overs, failing to build any meaningful partnerships throughout the innings.

Unwanted Record: Lowest Powerplay Score in IPL History

Delhi Capitals’ top-order collapse resulted in an unwanted milestone in Indian Premier League history.

The team registered 13/6 in the powerplay, marking the lowest-ever powerplay score in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Despite the disastrous start, DC managed to avoid setting the record for the lowest total in IPL history, though their score remained among the lowest in the tournament’s records.

RCB Complete Chase in Just 6.3 Overs

Chasing a modest target of 76 runs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru wasted little time sealing victory.

RCB batters dominated from the start, racing to the target in just 6.3 overs, losing only one wicket in the process. The rapid chase highlighted RCB’s batting strength and capped off a flawless performance by the team.

The emphatic victory significantly boosted RCB’s momentum and net run rate — a crucial factor as teams battle for playoff qualification in the latter half of the season.

Match Summary: DC vs RCB, IPL 2026

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Result: RCB won by 9 wickets
Venue: New Delhi

Delhi Capitals: 75 all out (16.4 overs)
Top Bowlers (RCB):

• Josh Hazlewood – 4 wickets
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 3 wickets

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 76/1 (6.3 overs)
Result: RCB won by 9 wickets

What This Win Means for RCB and DC

The massive victory not only strengthens Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s position in the IPL standings but also sends a strong message to rival teams about their bowling depth and batting aggression.

For Delhi Capitals, however, the defeat raises serious concerns about batting stability, especially after registering one of the worst powerplay performances in IPL history.

With the tournament entering a crucial phase, both teams will need to quickly regroup as the race for playoff spots intensifies.