In a one-sided match at Arun Jaitley Stadium Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) put in an impressive performance to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) Defeated by nine wickets in match 39 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. After electing to bowl first, RCB’s pace attack demolished Delhi’s batting lineup before their top order chased down the modest target with ease in just 6.3 overs.
RCB bowlers created ruckus after Delhi Capitals were bundled out for 75 runs.
The decision to bowl first proved correct as RCB bowlers performed brilliantly. Josh Hazlewood Leading the attack with a brilliant spell, taking four wickets for just 12 runs in 3.3 overs. He got great support from here Bhuvneshwar KumarJoe was equally lethal, taking 3 wickets for 5 runs in his three overs.
Delhi’s innings could never pick up momentum and they were disappointed with their early dismissals. main batsmen like KL Rahul, Nitish RanaAnd Akshar Patel Fell cheaply, leaving the middle order exposed. Only Abhishek Porel showed some resistance by scoring 30 runs in 33 balls. david miller A Fighting 19 was added.
Despite the brief contribution of kyle jamison (12), Delhi collapsed for 75 runs in 16.3 overs. RCB’s disciplined bowling attack complemented by tight spells Suyash Sharma And Krunal PandyaEnsured there was no way back for the hosts.
See also: Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Sahil Parakh with a tremendous yorker in the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 match.
Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli end things in one fell swoop
Chasing a modest target, RCB came out with aggressive intentions. Devdutt Padikkal He played a brilliant innings and scored 34 runs in just 13 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. His aggressive approach put the result beyond doubt within the powerplay.
Virat Kohli Continued this momentum by scoring 23 runs in 15 balls jacob bethel Scored 20 runs quickly. The trio ensured RCB reached 77/1 in just 6.3 overs and sealed a comprehensive win. Delhi bowlers had little to defend except kyle jamison After taking the only wicket, the attack struggled to stop the flow
Of runs.
This emphatic win has been a huge boost to RCB’s campaign, showcasing their strength in both the bowling and batting departments. However, for Delhi Capitals, it was a forgettable outing, with serious concerns surrounding their batting lineup after their dramatic collapse on home soil.
Here’s how fans reacted:
What a brilliant bowling by Josh Hazlewood.
High quality bowling on this Delhi pitch.
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 27 April 2026
4-12, Josh Hazlewood was absolutely unplayable tonight.#DCvRCB #joshhazelwood pic.twitter.com/ZpGUmEb4XL
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 27 April 2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood have performed well in the powerplay.
Delhi Capitals 9/6.#IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/CKZZU3xu3P
– Cricblog ✍ (@cric_blog) 27 April 2026
Player of the match award to Josh Hazlewood.
– 3.3 overs
– 12 runs
– 4 wickets
– 3.40 EconomySecond POTM award for Josh Hazlewood in IPL 2026. ✅ pic.twitter.com/iW1oB96nNa
– Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) 27 April 2026
Josh Hazlewood dismissed KL Rahul and Rizvi on consecutive balls. #DCvsRCB pic.twitter.com/Aoq8eMCYOX
– Gaurav Gulati (@gulatiLFC) 27 April 2026
Josh Hazlewood is undoubtedly the best bowler across all formats at the moment, no debate needed! pic.twitter.com/fktbW9bZyV
– Kevin (@imkevin149) 27 April 2026
Having Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar play for my franchise is an honour, a statement and ultimate resilience. pic.twitter.com/Rmqw0SaakM
– Ankur (@flick_class) 27 April 2026
Josh Hazlewood wreaks havoc against Delhi Capitals 🔥🥵 Completely crushed the DC batting lineup 💯 In his 3.3 over spell, he took 4️⃣ wickets and gave away just 🤌 12 runs at an economy of 3.43 🙌👏 #IPL #DCvsRCB pic.twitter.com/tWXrOC0zSZ
– Aware Indian (@Aware_India7) 27 April 2026
Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are turning cricket into football and turning DC into a ‘disaster club’.
It’s 8-6 in 3.5 🤪 #RCBvsDC pic.twitter.com/4HXAcQ0yOO
– Fan account Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) 27 April 2026
Also read: IPL 2026: This is why DC fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is not playing against RCB in today’s match.
