Key headings
The 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 turned into a thrilling showdown as Delhi Capitals (DC) chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) 163-7 with 6 wickets in hand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 10, 2025. DC’s clinical chase, powered by KL Rahul’s unbeaten 93 and Tristan Stubbs’ fiery 38, wrapped up the game in just 17.5 overs. RCB fought hard with Phil Salt’s explosive 37 and Tim David’s late 37, but their batting faltered against DC’s sharp bowling attack led by Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav. Check the action-packed clash of RCB vs DC IPL 2025 cricket match today!
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 163-7 | 20 | 7 |
| Delhi Capitals | 169-4 | 17.5 | 4 |
RCB batting highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 37 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 217.65 |
| Virat Kohli | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Tim David (not out) | 37 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 185.00 |
| Rajat Patidar | 25 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 108.70 |
- Phil Salt smashed 37 off 17 balls, setting a blazing tone with 4 fours and 3 sixes.
- Tim David stayed unbeaten on 37 off 20, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes to boost RCB’s total.
- Virat Kohli scored a quick 22 off 14 balls but fell early to Vipraj Nigam.
- Rajat Patidar chipped in with 25 off 23, anchoring the middle order.
RCB bowling highlights
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar grabbed 2 wickets but leaked 26 runs in 4 overs.
- Yash Dayal dismissed Faf du Plessis early, finishing with 1/45 in 3.5 overs.
- Josh Hazlewood bowled tight, conceding just 40 runs in 3 overs without a wicket.
DC batting highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul (not out) | 93 | 53 | 3 | 6 | 175.47 |
| Tristan Stubbs (not out) | 38 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 165.22 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
- KL Rahul led from the front, smashing an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls with 3 fours and 6 sixes.
- Tristan Stubbs sealed the chase with an unbeaten 38 off 23, including 4 fours and a six.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk fired a quick 7 off 6 before falling to Bhuvneshwar.
DC bowling highlights
- Vipraj Nigam shone with 2/18 in 4 overs, dismissing Kohli and Krunal Pandya.
- Kuldeep Yadav picked 2/17 in 4 overs, removing Patidar and Jitesh Sharma.
- Mukesh Kumar and Mohit Sharma scalped 1 wicket each, keeping RCB in check.
Match recap
RCB posted 163-7 after DC won the toss and chose to bowl. Phil Salt’s fiery 37 off 17 gave RCB a strong start, but wickets tumbled quickly. Kohli’s 22 and Patidar’s 25 kept hopes alive, while Tim David’s late 37 pushed the total past 160. DC’s bowlers, led by Nigam (2/18) and Kuldeep (2/17), struck at key moments to restrict RCB.
Chasing 164, DC stumbled early, losing Faf du Plessis (2) and Fraser-McGurk (7). But KL Rahul took charge, hammering an unbeaten 93 off 53. Stubbs joined the party with 38 off 23, and their 111-run partnership crushed RCB’s hopes. Bhuvneshwar Kumar tried with 2 wickets, but DC cruised home in 17.5 overs.
Performance highlights
- Player of the match, KL Rahul’s Masterclass: Rahul’s unbeaten 93 powered DC to victory with a mix of elegance and aggression.
- Tristan Stubbs’ Finish: Stubbs’ quickfire 38 ensured DC finished the chase with ease.
- Phil Salt’s Blitz: Salt’s 37 off 17 gave RCB a fighting chance early on.
- Vipraj Nigam’s Spell: Nigam’s 2/18 turned the game in DC’s favour.
Key findings
Delhi Capitals outplayed Royal Challengers Bengaluru in this RCB vs DC IPL 2025 cricket match today, securing a convincing 6-wicket win. KL Rahul’s brilliance and Stubbs’ finishing touch overshadowed RCB’s efforts, despite Salt and David’s fireworks. DC’s bowlers set the stage, and their batsmen finished the job, making it a night to remember for DC fans at Bengaluru. For RCB, it’s back to the drawing board as they look to bounce back in this IPL 2025 season!
