On what felt like a homecoming, KL Rahul delivered a scintillating performance against his former team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), in a high-octane IPL clash. Chasing a modest target of 164, Rahul’s unbeaten 93 off 53 balls stole the show, guiding Delhi Capitals (DC) to a comfortable six-wicket victory. Despite a shaky start that saw DC lose three top-order batters early, Rahul’s masterful innings and a crucial 111-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs (38*) turned the tide in their favor.
Rahul’s knock was nothing short of a masterclass. Batting with precision and poise, he showcased his impeccable footwork against both pace and spin, effortlessly finding boundaries at regular intervals. His calm demeanor and ability to anchor the innings under pressure were instrumental in DC’s triumph. The wet ball, courtesy of a brief rain spell, further aided the batters, making the chase relatively straightforward compared to RCB’s struggles in the first innings.
Earlier, RCB’s innings was a roller-coaster ride. Phil Salt set the stage on fire with a blistering 37 off just 15 balls, dismantling DC’s bowling attack in the powerplay. However, his untimely runout in the fourth over halted RCB’s momentum. Despite small contributions from Tim David (37*) and Virat Kohli (22), RCB faltered against DC’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam. Kuldeep’s crafty spell, which included two crucial wickets, and Nigam’s economical bowling kept RCB in check, restricting them to 163/8.
DC’s bowlers, apart from Axar Patel, who had an off day, executed their plans well. Bhuvneshwar Kumar stood out among the pacers, while the spinners ensured RCB never got away with a big total. Quick rotations and smart captaincy from Axar Patel kept RCB’s batters on their toes, proving decisive in the end.
With this win, DC has firmly stamped their authority in the IPL 2025 season, while RCB will need to regroup quickly to stay in the hunt. For all the latest IPL updates and match insights, keep following India Betting.
