IPL 2025 Match 46
IPL 2025 Match 46: RCB Triumphs Over DC with a 6-Wicket Victory
RCB vs DC Match Highlights
Match Overview
- Date
- April 27, 2025
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Result
- RCB won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
- Toss
- RCB won and opted to bowl first
First Innings: Delhi Capitals – 162/8 (20 Overs)
Delhi Capitals started strong with Abishek Porel's explosive 28 runs off 11 balls. KL Rahul anchored the innings with 41 runs off 39 balls, and Tristan Stubbs accelerated late with 34 runs from 18 balls, helping DC post 162/8.
Bowling Highlights for RCB:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 3 wickets for 33 runs
- Josh Hazlewood: 2 wickets for 36 runs
Second Innings: Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 165/4 (18.3 Overs)
Chasing 163, RCB lost early wickets but a strong partnership between Virat Kohli (51 off 47) and Krunal Pandya (unbeaten 73 off 47) steadied the innings. Tim David's quick 19 off 5 balls sealed the win.
Standout Performers
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Unbeaten 73 crucial for the chase.
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Sixth half-century of the season.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Three-wicket haul disrupted DC.
- KL Rahul (DC): Top-scored for DC with 41 runs.
- Tristan Stubbs (DC): Quick 34 runs in death overs.
Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 162/8 in 20 overs |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 165/4 in 18.3 overs |
| Result | RCB won by 6 wickets |
Points Table Impact
RCB climbed to the top of the IPL 2025 standings with 14 points from 10 matches. Delhi Capitals hold fourth position with 12 points from 9 games.
| Team | Matches Played | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 14 | 1 |
| Delhi Capitals | 9 | 12 | 4 |
Noteworthy Moments
- Krunal Pandya's Heroics: Aggressive batting earned accolades for match-winning performance.
- RCB's Away Streak: Sixth consecutive away victory for RCB.
- Kohli's Orange Cap: Momentarily claimed the Orange Cap with consistent performances.