Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) | 18-Apr-2026 03:30 PM | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
RCB 175/8 (20)
DC 179/4 (19.5)
Delhi Capitals won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller* | 22 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 220 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 60 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 127.66 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romario Shepherd* | 0.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20.4 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
Last Wicket:KL Rahul c Virat Kohli b Krunal Pandya 57(34) - 87/4 in 10.1 ov.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals
Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Innings 1 (175/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt c Tristan Stubbs b Kuldeep Yadav | 63 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 165.79 | |
| Virat Kohli c Pathum Nissanka b Lungi Ngidi | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 146.15 | |
| Devdutt Padikkal c David Miller b Axar Patel | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 138.46 | |
| Rajat Patidar (c) c KL Rahul b Mukesh Kumar | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Tim David c T Natarajan b Axar Patel | 26 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 152.94 | |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) c David Miller b Lungi Ngidi | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 70 | |
| Romario Shepherd lbw b Kuldeep Yadav | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Krunal Pandya run out (KL Rahul/Lungi Ngidi) | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 | |
| Rasikh Salam Dar not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 175 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auqib Nabi Dar | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| T Natarajan | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Virat Kohli | 52 | 31 |
| Phil Salt & Devdutt Padikkal | 47 | 29 |
| Phil Salt & Rajat Patidar | 6 | 4 |
| Tim David & Rajat Patidar | 26 | 12 |
| Tim David & Jitesh Sharma | 15 | 16 |
| Romario Shepherd & Jitesh Sharma | 3 | 7 |
| Krunal Pandya & Jitesh Sharma | 23 | 18 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar & Jitesh Sharma | 0 | 2 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar & Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 3 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 5.1 | 52 |
| 2 | Devdutt Padikkal | 9.6 | 99 |
| 3 | Philip Salt | 10.4 | 105 |
| 4 | Rajat Patidar | 12.4 | 131 |
| 5 | Tim David | 15.2 | 146 |
| 6 | Romario Shepherd | 16.3 | 149 |
| 7 | Krunal Pandya | 19.2 | 172 |
| 8 | Jitesh Sharma | 19.4 | 172 |
Delhi Capitals — Innings 2 (179/4 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka lbw b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| KL Rahul (wk) c Virat Kohli b Krunal Pandya | 57 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 167.65 | |
| Karun Nair c Phil Salt b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Sameer Rizvi c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Tristan Stubbs not out | 60 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 127.66 | |
| Axar Patel (c) retd hurt | 26 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 136.84 | |
| David Miller not out | 22 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 220 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 179 | 4 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.3 |
| Romario Shepherd | 0.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Rahul | 2 | 4 |
| Karun Nair & Rahul | 14 | 10 |
| Sameer Rizvi & Rahul | 2 | 3 |
| Tristan Stubbs & Rahul | 69 | 44 |
| Tristan Stubbs & Axar Patel | 47 | 34 |
| Tristan Stubbs & David Miller | 45 | 24 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 0.4 | 2 |
| 2 | Karun Nair | 2.2 | 16 |
| 3 | Sameer Rizvi | 2.5 | 18 |
| 4 | KL Rahul | 10.1 | 87 |
Match Info
| Match | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) |
| Time | 18-Apr-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals (RCB vs DC)
Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Delhi Capitals in a thrilling match on 18-Apr-2026 in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The match will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bangalore is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Delhi Capitals remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Delhi Capitals will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Royal Challengers Bangalore batting and Delhi Capitals bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Royal Challengers Bangalore showcase its strengths, or will Delhi Capitals pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 18-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
