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Catch the highlights of the Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025 Match 46, right here
The live broadcast of DC Vs RCB match will be available on Star Sports network and live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played against each other 35 times in IPL history. DC have won 19 matches, whereas RCB have won only 16 of those matches.
The pitch of the Arun Jaitley Stadium is highly favourable for batters in T20 cricket. The boundaries are short, and there is an even bounce from the surface. Spinners get a little turn, but seamers may get what they need if they bowl in the right areas. A high-scoring game is on the cards.
The weather in Delhi is expected to be a little humid on Sunday evening. There is almost no chance of rain around the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. There will be a temperature of around 34 degrees Celsius in the evening, and the match is expected to complete without any disturbance from the weather.
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Mohit Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Rasikh Dar Salam, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Virat Kohli is second in the race for the Orange Cap (most runs) after Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans and will be hopeful to overtake him to get the cap.
Delhi Capitals have a good record so far in the IPL 2025 with six out of eight wins, and they will rely upon the good form of their batters, like KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs and Karun Nair.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to field first in Delhi.
Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Delhi Capitals Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh
Rajat Patidar (RCB Captain): We'll bowl first. The pitch looks favorable for batting and is likely to remain consistent, which suits us since we prefer chasing. This is our first win at home, and we're keen to build on that momentum with good cricket. We'll continue to learn and improve with each match. Alex Bethell replaces Phil Salt in our lineup.
Axar Patel (DC Captain): If we had won the toss, we would have likely batted first and utilized the pitch in the second innings. However, the dew factor can be unpredictable - it wasn't a factor in our last game, but it did play a role against Mumbai. Given Lucknow Super Giants had two foreign batters at the top, I decided to bowl first. I was in good rhythm and continued bowling beyond the initial plan, successfully maintaining my flow. With Faf back in the lineup, we'll decide on the Impact player based on the situation.
Delhi Capitals opened the batting with Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel. Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened the bowling for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and started with a boundary. He conceded eight runs in the over.
DC - 8/0 (1)
Abishek Porel hit a couple of sixes to Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the third over. So, Rajat Patidar introduced Josh Hazlewood in the next over and he managed to get the wicket of Porel. Karun Nair is the newest batter at the crease.
DC - 37/1 (4)
Yash Dayal was called to bowl another over and he got rid of Karun Nair. KL Rahul joined Faf du Plessis at the crease. The duo looked struggling for runs as RCB bowlers managed to kept them at bay.
DC - 63/2 (8)
Krunal Pandya was called back into the attack in the 10th over, and he dismissed Faf du Plessis, conceding just three runs in the over. KL Rahul is looking to struggle with the bat. Axar Patel is the newest batter at the crease, and the duo is taking DC's innings forward.
DC - 97/3 (13)
Delhi Capitals lost the wicket of their captain, Axar Patel, in the 14th over when Josh Hazlewood bowled him. Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed KL Rahul and Ashutosh Sharma to make DC six wickets down. Vipraj Nigam and Tristan Stubbs are taking the DC innings forward.
DC - 120/6 (17)
Vipraj Nigam and Tristan Stubbs went berserk in the last overs and collected 17 runs from Josh Hazlewood's over, then 19 runs from the next over of Yash Dayal. Bhuvneshwar Kumar came to bowl the final over of the inning, and he conceded just six runs. Now, RCB need to make 163 runs to win this match.
DC - 162/8 (20)
Brief Score: DC - 162/8 (20)
KL Rahul - 41 (39), Tristan Stubbs - 34 (18) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar: (4-0-33-3)
Virat Kohli came out to bat with debutant Jacob Bethell, Axar Patel bowl the first over for DC and conceded just four runs. A fine start by both sides.
RCB - 4/0 (1)
Jacob Bethell hit a couple of boundaries to Mitchell Starc but lost his wicket in the next over of Axar Patel. Devdutt Padikkal also gave his wicket in the same over. Rajat Patidar is the new batter to join Kohli on the pitch.
RCB - 21/2 (3)
Mukesh Kumar came to bowl the fourth over after a costly first over from Mitchell Starc. On the last delivery of the over, Kohli played the ball towards short mid-off and Rajat Patidar ran for a single. Karun Nair collected the ball and hit the wickets.
RCB - 35/3 (6)
Vipraj Nigam was introduced into the attack, and he leaked 12 runs in his first over. Kuldeep Yadav came to bowl the next over and conceded just three runs. Dushmantha Chameera bowled the next over and gave just six singles.
RCB - 64/3 (10)
Krunal Pandya shifted gears after struggling to connect the ball and hit a couple of sixes against Mukesh Kumar. Then he hit again against Kuldeep Yadav's over. Now, RCB need 58 runs in the last six overs.
RCB - 105/3 (14)
Ktunal Pandya and Virat Kohli completed their respective half-centuries and helped their side stay relevant in the game. The wicket suited for batting as they spent time on the crease, and the runs started to flow rapidly. Now, RCB need 26 runs in the last three overs.
RCB - 137/3 (17)
Virat Kohli lost his wicket in the next over of Dushmantha Chameera, and that brought Tim David out on the pitch. He hit Mukesh Kumar for four consecutive boundaries to win the match for RCB. It is their seventh win of the season and they are at the top of the points table.
RCB - 165/4 (18.3)
I feel that we were 10-15 runs short. I thought in the first innings, the wicket was a bit tough but due to dew, it eased out in the second innings. We missed a few catches, we need to take those catches. Intent was the same but the wicket was two-paced but after dew came in it became easier, we don’t think we could have done anything different. We kept losing wickets. If a batter would have spent some time in the middle, then he could have accelerated, we could have got 10-15 runs extra. (On him batting one position down the order tonight) KL has been batting so well so I wanted him at No. 4. One side of the ground was shorter as well so we sent him at No. 4.
It was a total team performance. The way the bowlers exeucted their plans, was nice to see. As I said earlier, we are not a team who are looking at the venues. We are looking to play good cricket. Chasing gives a lot of clarity about the wicket, the bowling and the score and we could plan accordingly. It was a gettable target. The bowlers did a great job. All credit to all the bowlers. We were pretty much clear about the chasing. It feels great when you lead RCB. There are many great players. It is a great opportunity for me to learn.
It is always good to see the results. Sometimes when you have put the hard work behind the scenes and feels good when it comes off. It is quite satisfying. My role was clear. If we lose three early wickets, I can go in make sure we stitch a partnership. We have such great power hitters - David, Jitesh and Shepherd. We can take down the bowling. Glad that I fulfilled my role. When Virat is at the other end, it is quite easy. First 20 balls, It was scratchy for me. But he kept backing me. Then I got my mojo back. So, a lot of credit to Virat. I have always been an economical bowler. As a bowler, I have always wanted to be one step ahead. I have worked on my bowling. So, if you see the variations in speed. Knowing the batsmen's strength, I am trying to use it to my advantage. Glad it is going in my favour. Over a period of time, batsmanship is getting better. As a bowler, I have realized we need to be one step ahead. Bowling a bouncer and a wide yorker, I have been practicing. I have bowled before as well. I want the batters to keep guessing what I have in my armoury.
After this win, RCB are at the top of the points table and DC are in fourth place. Delhi Capitals will host Kolkata Knight Riders next on Tuesday at the same venue, whereas RCB will face CSK in Chennai on Saturday, 3rd May.
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