Delhi Capitals Collapse for 75! RCB Chase in 6.3 Overs in IPL 2026 Shocker
Delhi Capitals Collapse for 75! RCB Chase in 6.3 Overs in IPL 2026 Shocker — In a stunning match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Delhi Capitals suffered a massive batting collapse, getting bowled out for just 75 runs. The pressure from Royal Challengers Bengaluru proved too intense, as their bowlers dominated from the start. In response, RCB made the chase look effortless, finishing the game in just 6.3 overs with aggressive intent. This shocking result not only exposed DC’s batting weaknesses but also highlighted RCB’s strong form and dominance in the tournament.
Over View Table – Delhi Capitals Collapse for 75! RCB Chase in 6.3 Overs in IPL 2026 Shocker
| Match | DC vs RCB |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won & chose to bowl |
| DC Score | 75/10 (16.3 overs) |
| RCB Score | 77/1 (6.3 overs) |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets |
| Top DC Batter | Abishek Porel – 30 (33) |
| Top RCB Batter | Devdutt Padikkal – 34 (13) |
| Best Bowler | Josh Hazlewood – 4/12 |
DC Collapse Under Pressure
After being put in, Delhi Capitals suffered a disaster with the bat. They were never able to take off, as wickets fell almost at will. Except for Abishek Porel (30 off 33) and David Miller (19 off 18), the rest of his batters fell flat.
But, no one else scored more than 9 as the RCB bowlers won a duel against the CSK lower batting order. The team eventually bowled out for 75 runs in 16.3 overs, one of the lowest scores ever recorded by IPL teams.
Hazlewood Leads the Bowling Attack
Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the innings with a sensational spell of 4-12 in 3.3 overs. His accuracy and bounce felt a bit much for the DC batters to deal with.
He got excellent support from Bhuvneshwar Kumar too, who picked 3 wickets for just 5 runs in his 3 overs. The pair ripped through the bottom end of the DC batting order with little help from Rishabh Pant, before CC took care of the top-order.
RCB Chase with Ease
Royal Challengers Bengaluru came out all aggressive as they chased down the small target of 76. Openers totally ruled right from the start and ensured that there were no hiccups in the chase.
Devdutt Padikkal was then in the zone scoring 34 off 13 with a boundary-filled batting display. On the other hand, Virat Kohli held his end with a sensible 23 runs off just 15 balls.
They added a brisk partnership that set up the result for MI Fairly early on in the powerplay – 307 runs ahead of DC already. During the chase, RCB lost one wicket but reached with ease a score of 77/1 in just 6.3 overs.
DC Bowlers Do Not Prove Handy
Delhi Capitals bowling attack were no match to the RCB batting onslaught. Bowling pairs were not in pressure at all, especially Axar Patel — other than going wicketless. Kyle Jamieson took a wicket, but licked up 42 runs in his 3 overs.
Match Summary
- DC: 75 all out (16.3 overs)
- RCB: 77/1 (6.3 overs)
- Result: RCB won by 9 wickets
Conclusion
This emphatic win will not only enhance Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s net run rate but also provide much-needed confidence in an already exciting tournament. The bowling unit appeared menacing while the batting lineup finished off the job emphatically.
All in all, Delhi Capitals will have to regroup as quickly as possible and find ways to stop collapsing with the bat. It begs the question of how they would perform in future high-pressure situations, as it does not inspire confidence.
Right with this victory — RCB has been able to send a major message to other teams in the Indian Premier League 2026, they are not only here to compete but also to dominate.
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