On April 10, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a place famous for big scores. But this IPL match was different! RCB scored only 163/7, and DC chased 169/4, winning by six wickets. The pitch was tricky, slowing down shots and helping bowlers. KL Rahul, a local star, smashed an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls, guiding DC to victory. RCB’s Phil Salt started fast with 37 off 17, but their middle order struggled. DC’s spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam, bowled tightly, taking 4 wickets for 35 runs.
According to ESPN Cricinfo, this low-scoring game shocked fans expecting sixes galore. Rain in the second innings made batting easier, helping DC’s chase. As per BBC Sports, Rahul’s brilliant batting showed how to play on tough pitches. This match proved even Chinnaswamy can challenge batters! Let’s break down nine key moments to understand what happened.
RCB’s Explosive Powerplay Sets High Hopes
Phil Salt smashed 37 runs off 17 balls. He hit three fours and two sixes. RCB raced to 53/0 in three overs. According to Cricbuzz, it was RCB’s second-fastest IPL fifty. Salt targeted Mitchell Starc, scoring 30 in one over. The Chinnaswamy crowd roared with excitement. Virat Kohli played second fiddle, adding stability. DC’s bowlers, like South Africa Versus New Zealand in CT 2025, looked rattled early on.
This hot-start promised a massive total. But the pitch had other plans. As per BBC Sports, Salt’s aggression showed T20 batting at its best. Yet, DC’s spinners were waiting to strike back. The game was about to change fast.
Middle Overs Slow RCB Down
After the powerplay, RCB lost momentum quickly. Salt was run out for 37. Virat Kohli fell to Vipraj Nigam’s spin. RCB scored just 11 runs in overs 4-6. Mukesh Kumar bowled a wicket-maiden over. Devdutt Padikkal struggled, scoring 1 off 8 balls. The pitch started gripping, slowing shots down. As per Aajtak Sports, DC’s bowlers found their rhythm. RCB’s batters couldn’t rotate strike easily. The crowd went quiet as wickets tumbled.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard, 24th Match at Bengaluru, IPL, Apr 10, 2025
24th Match (N), Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, April 10, 2025, Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bengaluru  –  163/7    |    Delhi Capitals   (17.5/20 ov, T:164) 169/4
DC won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru  (20 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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| run out (Nigam/†Rahul) | 37 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 217.64 | |||
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Virat KohliÂ
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c Starc b Nigam | 22 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 157.14 | ||
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Devdutt PadikkalÂ
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c Patel b Mukesh Kumar | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 | ||
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Rajat Patidar (c)
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c †Rahul b Kuldeep Yadav | 25 | 23 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 108.69 | ||
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Liam LivingstoneÂ
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c AR Sharma b MM Sharma | 4 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
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Jitesh Sharma â€
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c †Rahul b Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 | ||
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Krunal PandyaÂ
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c AR Sharma b Nigam | 18 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
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Tim DavidÂ
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not out | 37 | 20 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 185.00 | ||
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Bhuvneshwar KumarÂ
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not out | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 5, nb 1, w 9) | 15 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 8.15)
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163/7 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â Josh Hazlewood,Â
Yash DayalÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-61 (Phil Salt, 3.5 ov), 2-64 (Devdutt Padikkal, 5.4 ov), 3-74 (Virat Kohli, 6.6 ov), 4-91 (Liam Livingstone, 9.3 ov), 5-102 (Jitesh Sharma, 12.2 ov), 6-117 (Rajat Patidar, 14.5 ov), 7-125 (Krunal Pandya, 17.1 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Mitchell Starc
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3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.66 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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Axar Patel
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4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13.00 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
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Vipraj Nigam
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4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Mukesh Kumar
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3 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 8.66 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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Kuldeep Yadav
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4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Mohit Sharma
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2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Delhi Capitals  (T: 164 runs from 20 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Faf du PlessisÂ
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c Patidar b Yash Dayal | 2 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | ||
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Jake Fraser-McGurkÂ
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c †Sharma b Kumar | 7 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 116.66 | ||
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Abishek PorelÂ
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c †Sharma b Kumar | 7 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
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KL Rahul â€
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not out | 93 | 53 | 76 | 7 | 6 | 175.47 | ||
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Axar Patel (c)
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c David b Suyash Sharma | 15 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 136.36 | ||
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Tristan StubbsÂ
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not out | 38 | 23 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 165.21 | ||
| Extras | (w 7) | 7 | |||||||
| Total |
17.5 Ov (RR: 9.47)
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169/4 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â Ashutosh Sharma,Â
Vipraj Nigam,Â
Mitchell Starc,Â
Kuldeep Yadav,Â
Mohit SharmaÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Faf du Plessis, 1.6 ov), 2-10 (Jake Fraser-McGurk, 2.1 ov), 3-30 (Abishek Porel, 4.3 ov), 4-58 (Axar Patel, 8.4 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Yash Dayal
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3.5 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.73 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Josh Hazlewood
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3 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 13.33 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Suyash Sharma
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4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Krunal Pandya
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2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Liam Livingstone
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1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Match Flow between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Innings | Key Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| RCB Innings | Powerplay (Overs 0.1 – 6.0) | 64 runs, 2 wickets |
| 50 Runs Milestone | 2.6 overs (19 balls), Extras 11 | |
| 1st Wicket Partnership | 50 runs in 19 balls (PD Salt 36, V Kohli 6, Extras 11) | |
| Strategic Timeout (1) | 89/3 in 9.0 overs (RM Patidar 14, LS Livingstone 3) | |
| 100 Runs Milestone | 11.4 overs (71 balls), Extras 12 | |
| Review (Over 12.1) | DC challenged wicket, Umpire: MV Saidharshan Kumar, Batter: JM Sharma (Struck down – Umpires Call) | |
| Strategic Timeout (2) | 105/5 in 13.0 overs (RM Patidar 24, KH Pandya 2) | |
| Review (Over 19.0) | DC challenged wicket, Umpire: KN Ananthapadmanabhan, Batter: TH David (Struck down) | |
| 150 Runs Milestone | 19.1 overs (116 balls), Extras 13 | |
| Innings Break | 163/7 in 20.0 overs (TH David 37*, B Kumar 1*) | |
DC Innings |
Powerplay (Overs 0.1 – 6.0) | 39 runs, 3 wickets |
| Player Substitution (DC) | Abishek Porel for Mukesh Kumar (1.6 ov) | |
| Player Substitution (RCB) | Suyash Sharma for D Padikkal (5.6 ov) | |
| 50 Runs Milestone | 7.5 overs (47 balls), Extras 2 | |
| Strategic Timeout (1) | 58/4 in 8.4 overs (KL Rahul 25) | |
| KL Rahul Milestone | 50 runs off 37 balls (3×4, 3×6) | |
| 100 Runs Milestone | 14.1 overs (85 balls), Extras 2 | |
| 5th Wicket Partnership | 50 runs in 35 balls (KL Rahul 36, T Stubbs 15, Extras 0) | |
| Strategic Timeout (2) | 134/4 in 16.0 overs (KL Rahul 74, T Stubbs 27) | |
| 150 Runs Milestone | 17.3 overs (105 balls), Extras 2 | |
| Review (Over 17.4) | RCB challenged wide, Umpire: KN Ananthapadmanabhan, Batter: KL Rahul (Struck down) | |
| 5th Wicket Partnership | 100 runs in 54 balls (KL Rahul 62, T Stubbs 38, Extras 0) | |
| Impact Player Subs | Delhi Capitals | Abishek Porel, Darshan Nalkande, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh |
Match Analysis – DC’s Spinners Strangle RCB’s Middle Order
Kuldeep Yadav bowled 4 overs for 17 runs. He took out Jitesh Sharma and Rajat Patidar. Vipraj Nigam matched him, grabbing 2 for 18. Together, they bowled 23 dot balls. RCB slipped from 64/1 to 125/7. According to ESPN Cricinfo, their wristspin choked RCB’s flow. Batters tried lofted shots but lost shape. The pitch helped spinners grip and turn. DC’s captain, Axar Patel, praised their confidence. As per Wikipedia, Chinnaswamy rarely favours spinners like this. RCB’s collapse shocked the home fans like LSG vs PBKS.
Tim David’s Late Fightback
Tim David smashed 37 not out off 20 balls. He hit four sixes and two fours. His late surge came in the last two overs. RCB added 36 runs to reach 163/7. According to Cricbuzz, David’s knock gave RCB hope. Without him, they might’ve scored under 140. DC’s bowlers tried to stop him but failed. The pitch eased up slightly for him. As per BBC Sports, David’s power kept RCB in the game. Still, 163 looked below par.
DC’s Chase Starts Shaky
DC lost Faf du Plessis in the third over. Jake Fraser-McGurk followed, edging Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Abishek Porel fell, leaving DC at 39/3. Bhuvneshwar took 2 wickets for 26 runs. RCB’s bowlers hit good lengths on the sticky pitch; according to Aajtak Sports, DC’s top order crumbled under pressure. The run rate climbed above 10. Fans sensed an RCB comeback. As per ESPN Cricinfo, DC’s chase looked doomed early. KL Rahul needed to step up big as he did against New Zealand and Australia.
Rahul’s Slow Build Begins
KL Rahul started cautiously, scoring 29 off 29 balls. He hit two crisp fours early on. The pitch made timing shots tricky. Rahul survived a dropped catch on 7. According to Wikipedia, his wicketkeeping helped him read the surface. He avoided risky aerial shots. DC was 67/4 after 11 overs. As per Cricbuzz, Rahul’s patience kept DC alive. The asking rate was nearing 11. Fans wondered if he could accelerate. Rahul had a plan brewing as he continues his form from the Ranji matches.
Rahul’s Assault Turns the Tide
KL Rahul targeted Josh Hazlewood in the 15th over. He smashed three fours and a six. The over went for 22 runs. DC’s chase got a massive boost. According to BBC Sports, Rahul’s timing was pure class, like Virat Kohli’s. Rain made the pitch slightly better. Rahul’s strike rate jumped from 100 to 266.67. As per ESPN Cricinfo, this over-shifted the momentum. DC needed 43 off 30 balls now. Rahul’s home crowd chanted his name loudly.
Stubbs Joins the Party
Tristan Stubbs scored 38 not out off 24 balls. He partnered Rahul for 111 runs. Their fifth-wicket stand came in 6.5 overs. Stubbs hit a cheeky reverse sweep off Krunal Pandya. According to Aajtak Sports, Stubbs freed Rahul to attack. They smashed 102 runs together fast. DC’s win probability soared from 14.31%. As per Cricbuzz, their partnership sealed RCB’s fate. The chase was now in DC’s control like Lucknow Super Giants.
Rain Changed the Game’s Flow
Rain fell during DC’s innings past the halfway mark. The pitch became easier to bat on. Rahul and Stubbs hit boundaries freely. Dinesh Karthik said first-inning shots weren’t possible. According to ESPN Cricinfo, rain altered the pitch’s behavior. DC hit multiple boundaries every over after rain. As per BBC Sports, it gave DC an edge. RCB’s bowlers struggled to grip the ball. Rahul’s 93 not out looked even more dominant. DC won with 13 balls left.
Conclusion
What a match at Chinnaswamy! RCB scored 163/7, but DC chased 169/4, winning by six wickets. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 93 off 53 balls stole the show. He played smart, dabbing and nudging on a tricky pitch. Phil Salt’s 37 off 17 gave RCB a flying start, but DC’s spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam, took 4 wickets for 35 runs, causing a collapse. Tim David’s late 37 not out kept RCB alive. DC’s chase wobbled at 67/4, but Rahul and Tristan Stubbs (38*) turned it around. Rain helped DC, making the pitch easier. According to Cricbuzz, Rahul’s homecoming was epic. As per BBC Sports, this low-scoring thriller shocked fans. DC stayed unbeaten, while RCB lost another home game. This match showed even Chinnaswamy can test batters! Keep watching IPL 2025 for more surprises.
