The Delhi Capitals (DC) misplaced to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets within the forty sixth match of IPL 2025 on the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Rajat Patidar and Co. avenged their house floor loss to the identical crew a month in the past.
Notably, this was RCB’s sixth consecutive win at away venues this season. The crew is solely unstoppable and appears well-balanced because of the presence of Krunal Pandya. They’re now the brand new desk toppers and can probably maintain their place for a while.
Speaking Factors
1. Kohli and Pandya kind a 100+ run partnership
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya shaped a third wicket partnership of 119 runs within the match. Because of their steady batting, a strong base was set for the crew. Pandya delivered an all-round efficiency, scoring 73 runs off 47 balls and taking one wicket. In the meantime, Kohli anchored the innings however was dismissed for 51 runs off 47 balls. Collectively, they ensured RCB would win the match earlier than getting dismissed.
2. Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood’s distinctive bowling
RCB bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood have been excellent towards the DC batters, taking three and two wickets, respectively. They restricted the house crew to only 162 runs by taking wickets at common intervals. Hazlewood struck first, whereas Kumar dismissed two essential batters, making use of strain on the crew. On this sport, he was the main bowler for RCB.
3. Patel’s all-round efficiency
In at the moment’s match, DC captain Axar Patel displayed an all-round efficiency towards RCB. He scored 15 runs off 13 balls within the first innings and claimed two wickets within the second. He eliminated Jacob Bethell first, adopted by Devdutt Padikkal. Regardless of placing in 100% effort, it wasn’t his day at the moment.
Who Mentioned What?
Axar Patel, DC (Shedding Captain)
I really feel that we have been 10-15 runs brief. I believed within the first innings, the wicket was a bit powerful however on account of dew, it eased out within the second innings. We missed a number of catches, we have to take these catches. Intent was the identical however the wicket was two-paced however after dew got here in it turn out to be simpler, we don’t suppose we may have carried out something completely different. We saved dropping wickets. If a batter would have spent a while within the center, then he may have accelerated, we may have gotten 10-15 runs additional. (On him batting one place down the order tonight) KL has been batting so properly so I wished him at No. 4. One aspect of the bottom was shorter as properly so we despatched him at No. 4.
Rajat Patidar, RCB (Profitable Captain)
It was a complete crew efficiency. The best way the bowlers exeucted their plans, was good to see. As I stated earlier, we’re not a crew who’re wanting on the venues. We want to play good cricket. Chasing offers a whole lot of readability in regards to the wicket, the bowling and the rating and we may plan accordingly. It was a gettable goal. The bowlers did an important job. All credit score to all of the bowlers. We have been just about clear in regards to the chasing. It feels nice whenever you lead RCB. There are numerous nice gamers. It’s a nice alternative for me to be taught.
Krunal Pandya, Participant of the Match
It is all the time good to get the consequence. Typically whenever you put within the laborious work and it exhibits the consequence, it feels good. My position was clear that if we lose three wickets, to stich the partnerships as a result of now we have hitters down the order – Tim David and Jitesh. When Virat is there on the different finish, it is all the time fairly simple, I will give credit score to him. My first 20 balls have been fairly scratchy however he saved pushing me that ‘you will do it.’ I’ve all the time been a cheap bowler, it is my tenth season. I’ve labored rather a lot on my bowling with my variations. I simply need to preserve my head down and proceed this. (On bowling the bouncer) Batsmanship is getting higher and gamers are extra fearless within the IPL so it’s a must to be one step forward. I need to preserve the batsmen guessing.