Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their dream race in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 While they beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six counters In match 46 at the Arun Jaitley stadium. With this complete victory, RCB not only implemented two crucial points, but also climbed at the top of the point table.
DC displays a total of fighting despite the first setbacks
After winning the draw, RCB chose to move first and immediately put DC on the back. Bhuvnehwar Kumar led the attack with a shiny spell, picking up 3 counters for 33 points. Josh Hazlewood Well supported with two scalp, while Krunal Pandya And Yash Dayal Recorded with a counter each.
Despite the loss of counters at regular intervals, Delhi managed to display a competitive 162/8 in 20 Overs. Kl Rahul anchored the sleeves with a 41 of 39 compound balls, while Tristan Stubbs Injected a certain momentum with a shot Quick 34 out of 18 deliveries. Abishek Porel Also made a fiery start, marking 28 on 11 balls. However, DC continued to lose pressure counters and could not fully capitalize in the dead.
Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli Steer RCB Home
Chasing 163, RCB had an early hiccup with beginner layoffs Jacob Bethell And Devdutt Padikkal. However, Virat Kohli stood once again, anchoring the sleeves with a 51 measured of 47 balls. The culmination of the prosecution was the sensational blow of Krunal of 73 out of only 47 balls, with 5 ovens and 4 six. His aggressive intention in the middle of the Overs has moved DC’s game away.
TIM David Adding the final key with a Boursouflat 19 out of 5 deliveries, ensuring that RCB has crossed the finish line with 9 balls to lose at 165/4 in 18.3 Overs.
Among the DC quisters, AXAR PATEL stands out with its 2/19 in 4 overshadows figures, applying pressure and now the match alive for a brief period. However, the lack of support from other queries, especially during the deaths of death, cost many DCs. Mukesh Kumar Had a forgetable outing, conceding 51 points in just 3.3 overs.
With this victory, RCB not only strengthened its hopes in the playoff series, but also dethroned the previous table toppers to occupy the number one position in the 2025 IPL ranking. Their balanced team performance, both with Bat and Ball, prove to be a key factor while the tournament is heading for its end.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
🔝 of the point table ✅
Undefeated far from home ✅@RcBtweets fly high and above with another convincing victory tonight ❤Dashboard ▶ https://t.co/9m3n5ws7hm#Tataipl | #Dcvrcb pic.twitter.com/oijri13bzd
– Indianpremierlee (@ipl) April 27, 2025
Krunal Pandya showing her class in pursuing the race. It was a delicate window but he beatenly beaten. #RCBVDC # Tataipl2025
– Vinay Kumar R (@vinay_kumar_r) April 27, 2025
It is King Kohli at home pic.twitter.com/knpuemhmah
– Virat Kohli Fan Club (@trend_vkohli) April 27, 2025
Difficult night, but we will bounce back on Tuesday.
– Delhi Capitals (@delhicapaps) April 27, 2025
Krunal Pandya, the star of Delhi 🤯
RCB Down & Out, so Krunal came and broke one of the best IPL 2025 – 73 * shots of 47 balls under enormous pressure for men in red … !!!! pic.twitter.com/flxk2cvrcp
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) April 27, 2025
Virat Kohli after the victory pic.twitter.com/sfehvkcq1u
– Excluding Cricket context (@Gemsofcricket) April 27, 2025
Hello of the table! 🙌
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@Rcbtweets) April 27, 2025
Saved the last match with the ball and this one with the bat. Krunal Pandya is the head of the RCB rescue missions pic.twitter.com/pops9hswh2
– Sagar (@Sagarcasm) April 27, 2025
Krunal Pandya Appreciation Post. ❣️#DCVSRCB pic.twitter.com/w9sjfevaac
– Vagabond 🤠 (@beingnightmares) April 27, 2025
1-28 with the balloon
73 * with the bat
Most counters in an IPL seasonIt’s lord krunal pandya for you pic.twitter.com/kw9rm7ouzh
– 𝘿 (@ vk18xcr7) April 27, 2025
Dad who is Krunal Pandya?
– Sai (@ akakrcb6) April 27, 2025
https://twitter.com/refocus21/status/1916554468272783735
Captain T20 WC and CT in India plays in Hardik Pandya
Captain T20i of India plays under Hhelik Pandya
India’s stand in the captain test plays in Hardik Pandya
And Hhelik Pandya plays under Lord Krunal Pandya for Baroda https://t.co/bsghjqzhvz
– prithvi (@ prithvi10_) April 27, 2025
Krunal Pandya 🗿🔥 pic.twitter.com/bv7trbbmcj
– 𝙆. (@ kxone8) April 27, 2025
Krunal Pandya won the Potm price. ❤️
– KP, the hero of RCB. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tcetbazglu
– MUFADDAL VOHRA (@mufaddal_vohra) April 27, 2025
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