In a thrilling RCB vs DC encounter, KL Rahul played a masterful knock of 93, turning the game on its head and guiding Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory.
With key spin performances from Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam, DC extended their unbeaten streak.
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🔦Match Analysis(RCB vs DC):
The 24th match of IPL 2025 at Chinnaswamy Stadium was full of ups and downs!
RCB got off to a flying start with Phil Salt smashing 37 off 17 balls and Virat Kohli adding 22. They were cruising at 53/0 in just three overs.
But then, Delhi’s spinners, Kuldeep Yadav (2/17) and Vipraj Nigam (2/18), changed the game.
They strangled RCB’s middle order, taking down Kohli, Padikkal, and Livingstone cheaply. Tim David’s late fireworks (37 off 20 balls) helped RCB finish at 163/7.
DC’s chase didn’t go smoothly either. They lost Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Abishek Porel in the powerplay, leaving them struggling at 39/3.
But then KL Rahul stepped up. He blasted an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls (7 fours, 6 sixes). He was well supported by Tristan Stubbs (38 off 23).
Together, they put on 111 runs in just 6.5 overs to seal a six-wicket win. This win also extended DC’s unbeaten streak to four matches!
🔑Key Moments:
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Salt’s Fiery Start: RCB raced to 53/0 in 3 overs, led by Salt’s 37 off 17 balls.
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Salt’s Run-Out & Collapse: A mix-up saw Salt run out, and RCB lost 5 wickets quickly, slipping to 102/5.
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Rahul’s Match-Winning Knock: Rahul anchored DC’s chase with an unbeaten 93, sealing the win with a flurry of boundaries.
🔢Data Scorecard
| Team | Score |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 163/7 (20 overs) |
| Delhi Capitals | 169/4 (17.5 overs) |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
| KL Rahul | 93 | 53 | 175.47 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 38 | 23 | 165.22 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Yash Dayal | 3.5 | 45 | 1 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 26 | 2 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 17 | 2 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 4 | 18 | 2 |
🔺Top Performers
RCB vs DC(BRG365)
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KL Rahul (DC): 93(53 balls) – Rahul’s innings was a masterclass in risk management. He paced himself perfectly and unleashed a barrage of big shots when required, finishing with a strike rate of 175.47.
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Kuldeep Yadav (DC): 2/17 (4 overs) – Kuldeep was unplayable on a sluggish track, his well-timed deliveries completely stifling the RCB batting lineup.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): 2/26 (4 overs) – Despite RCB’s poor showing, Bhuvneshwar kept his calm, picking up two key wickets and providing the necessary stability.
🗣Commentary
KL Rahul's performance was exceptional. He started slow but improved as the match progressed, particularly excelling against RCB's fast bowlers.
His ability to accelerate at key moments proved his composure under pressure.
Sanjay Manjrekar praised Rahul, saying, "His knock showed great composure, shifting gears when needed and exploiting the pace of RCB’s bowlers."
Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam were crucial to DC’s win, restricting RCB’s scoring and taking key wickets.
Harsha Bhogle noted, "Their partnership controlled the game, picking wickets at crucial moments."
RCB’s strong start, led by Phil Salt, faltered as they lost key wickets, with Virat Kohli and others struggling against DC’s spin attack.
Ian Bishop said, "RCB couldn’t handle DC's spin, and that cost them the game."
💬Fan Reactions :
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Twitter User @IPL_Fanatic: “KL Rahul at Chinnaswamy is just different. What a knock! RCB fans were buzzing till he turned up the heat 🔥 #IPL2025 #RCBvsDC”
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Reddit Post by u/CricFan29: “RCB looked like they had it in the bag early on, but the spinners and Rahul had other plans. The man knows how to chase at home! #KLRahul #IPL”
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Instagram Comment by @cric_lover: “Can't believe RCB bottled it at home again. That Rahul knock was a masterclass in chasing! So clinical, so composed. DC is on fire 🔥”
