DC vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 wickets in match number 39 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. RCB opted to bowl and cleaned up DC for 75 runs in 16.3 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar picking 3 wickets for 5 runs and Josh Hazlewood scalping 4 wickets for 12 runs.
Although, RCB seem the favourites at this stage to secure a place in the Playoffs while Delhi languish at the bottom half, things can change pretty quickly in this competition.
Indian Premier League, 2026
Delhi Capitals
75 (16.3)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
77/1 (6.3)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 39 )
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets
DC’s horror show against RCB, register lowest ever powerplay score
DC are off to a horror start against RCB, losing 6 wickets for 8 runs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood sharing three wickets apiece. At the end of the 6-over mark, DC only had 16 runs on the board for the loss of 6 wickets, the lowest ever powerplay score in the history of the tournament. They were eventually bowled out for 75.
‘King’ Kohli completes 9000 runs in modest chase
In the run chase, Jacob Bethell played a brisk cameo and Devdutt Padikkal also played his part. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, took his time and got to the 9000-run IPL milestone in the process before finishing off the chase with back-to-back sixes and 81 balls remaining.
DC rested Lungi Ngidi
Earlier, DC were forced to rest Lungi Ngidi who injured his head while attempting to take a catch in DC’s match against Punjab Kings where an ambulance was called on the field and he had to be taken to a hospital on a stretcher. Kyle Jamieson and Dushmantha Chameera both featured in this game.
Phil Salt, meanwhile, continued to be on the sidelines for this match after sustaining an injury earlier in the tournament.
DC vs RCB Playing 11s (confirmed at toss)
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Sahil Parakh, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel(c), Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
RCB cruise, DC unravel in early finish in Delhi
Worrying signs continue for Delhi Capitals, who now slip to three straight defeats. They did manage a memorable win at the Chinnaswamy earlier in the season, powered by David Miller, but tonight at home, they were completely outplayed in front of their own fans.
This was a full-blown dismantling from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who once again underlined the value of their new-ball pairing,, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, as they ripped through the top order and never allowed DC to recover. When conditions offered even a hint of assistance, RCB were ruthless in exploiting it.
With this win, RCB remain at the second place and continue to look like one of the most dangerous sides in the competition this season.
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DC vs RCB: Hazlewood bags the Player of the Match Award
Josh Hazlewood, named Player of the Match, credited a simple approach and early assistance from the pitch after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dominant win.
“Probably turning up after 500+ runs, you don’t expect that. I just followed Bhuvi,” Hazlewood said, referring to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s opening spell.
He pointed out that there was enough in the surface during the powerplay to trouble batters.
“There was a little bit there in the first six overs, slightly up and down. Once the ball got soft, it became more consistent,” he explained.
Hazlewood added that the plan was to make batters play straight. “You want them to hit down the V, but I felt there was something in that area. Hitting the pitch worked, and it was nice to see the ball take the higher part of the bat.”
The Australian quick even joked about wanting a shorter outing. “It would have been nice to bowl four overs and get off the field,” he said with a laugh.
On the team’s momentum, Hazlewood believes RCB are peaking at the right time. “We summed up conditions well in away games last year, and now we’re ticking every box. It feels like we’re hitting our straps at the right stage of the tournament.”
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Back to back sixes from Kohli and RCB win by 9 wickets!
Back to back sixes from Kohli and RCB win by 9 wickets!.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Padikkal on fire with three in a row as RCB race ahead
Kyle Jamieson is under serious pressure as Devdutt Padikkal unleashes a flurry of boundaries for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
At 4.4, Jamieson tried a slower short ball on middle and off, but it sat up nicely. Padikkal read it early, swivelled inside the line, and smashed it fine past deep backward square leg for yet another four.
That’s three boundaries in a row, and RCB are now sprinting towards the target with Padikkal in complete control.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Padikkal keeps the runs flowing with another boundary
Kyle Jamieson continues to be put under pressure as Devdutt Padikkal keeps the scoreboard ticking for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
At 4.3, Jamieson dropped it slightly short outside off, and Padikkal was quick to pounce, opening up his stance and muscling the pull shot between mid-on and mid-wicket for four.
RCB are cruising comfortably now, with Padikkal leading the charge in a one-sided chase.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Padikkal in a hurry as he whips Jamieson for a big six
Kyle Jamieson strays onto the pads and Devdutt Padikkal makes him pay, keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru firmly in control of the chase.
At 4.2, Jamieson pitched it on leg stump, right in Padikkal’s arc. The left-hander was quick to respond, snapping his wrists and whipping it beautifully over deep backward square leg for a maximum.
Padikkal looks in a hurry, and RCB are cruising with complete authority towards the target.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Padikkal keeps the momentum going with a controlled pull
Dushmantha Chameera continues to be targeted as Devdutt Padikkal adds another boundary for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a dominant chase.
At 3.5, Chameera dug it in short on leg stump, but Padikkal was quick to react, rising onto his toes, getting inside the line, and rolling his wrists beautifully to pull it fine towards the boundary.
The timing ensured it raced away to the fence, as RCB maintain complete control and continue to chip away at the modest target.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Bethell falls after brisk start as Natarajan pulls off a stunner
Kyle Jamieson gets a breakthrough for Delhi Capitals, but it’s T Natarajan who steals the spotlight with a superb catch to dismiss Jacob Bethell.
At 2.5, Jamieson hit a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, and Bethell charged down the track looking to continue his assault. However, he didn’t get hold of it cleanly, mistiming it off the toe-end as the ball went straight up.
Natarajan tracked it brilliantly from mid-on, ran back over his shoulder, and showed excellent awareness to stay inside the boundary rope while completing the catch.
Bethell departs for a quickfire 20 off 11 balls, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain firmly in control of this chase.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Bethell goes big as RCB cruise in the chase
Kyle Jamieson errs slightly in length and Jacob Bethell makes him pay, keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru firmly in control of the chase.
At 2.2, Jamieson dropped it just a touch short on leg stump. Bethell read it early, opened up his front hip, and powered it cleanly over mid-wicket for a towering six.
A confident stroke that underlines RCB’s intent, they are not hanging around in pursuit of the modest target.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Kohli joins the party with a trademark straight punch
Dushmantha Chameera offered up a rare gift in the early overs, and Virat Kohli needed no second invitation as Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their smooth chase.
At 1.3, Chameera drifted into the slot outside off stump. Kohli immediately transferred his weight forward, went through the line cleanly, and pumped it straight back over the bowler’s head for a classic boundary.
A crisp, authoritative start from RCB’s chase and Kohli is off the mark in style.
Kyle Jamieson started the defence for Delhi Capitals, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru were up and running straight away in the chase.
At 0.1, Jamieson angled in a length ball that started on leg stump and shaped further down. Jacob Bethell helped it along fine past the keeper, with a bit of luck involved as it may have brushed the thigh pad on the way through.
Either way, it has been signalled as four runs, and RCB waste no time getting going in what looks like a straightforward chase of 75.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: RCB dominate with ball as DC bowled out for 75
What a clinical bowling performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood produced a new-ball masterclass, sharing six wickets inside the first four overs and setting the tone for a one-sided contest.
From the very start, there was no breathing space for Delhi Capitals. Edges carried, short balls climbed awkwardly, and batters were consistently beaten for pace and movement, making survival look like the toughest task on offer.
KL Rahul, Nitish Rana and Tristan Stubbs all fell early without ever settling, while brief resistance from David Miller and impact substitute Abishek Porel only delayed the inevitable.
The spinners, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, maintained the squeeze in the middle overs before Hazlewood returned to finish the job.
Delhi Capitals are bundled out for just 75, leaving RCB a modest target and the only question now is how quickly they can wrap it up.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: DC collapse complete as Hazlewood seals emphatic finish for RCB
Josh Hazlewood has brought the innings to a crashing end as Delhi Capitals are bowled out for just 75, with Abishek Porel the final wicket to fall.
At 16.3, Hazlewood went full throttle again, hitting a probing length that straightened just enough to beat Porel’s bat and crash into the stumps. The zing bails lit up as RCB wrapped up the innings in dominant fashion.
Porel’s fighting 30 off 33 balls ends in vain, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete a clinical bowling performance, dismantling DC with relentless pressure and precision.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Porel fights back as DC finally find a boundary
Josh Hazlewood was put under pressure as Abishek Porel produced a rare moment of resistance for Delhi Capitals in an otherwise grim innings.
At 16.2, Hazlewood bowled a hard length just outside off stump, but Porel reacted brilliantly, standing tall, opening up his stance, and swatting it cleanly back over the bowler’s head for four.
A classy counterpunch in the closing stages, offering DC a brief flicker of positivity amid a heavily one-sided contest.
Suyash Sharma has finally got his reward as Delhi Capitals sink further into trouble, losing their ninth wicket in a rapidly unravelling innings.
At 15.3, the leg-spinner fired in a back-of-a-length delivery outside off that skidded through with extra fizz. Kuldeep Yadav failed to read it off the hand and attempted a hurried flick, only to be beaten completely as the ball sneaked through the gap and crashed into the stumps.
Kuldeep departs for 3 off 11 balls, and RCB remain firmly in control as wickets continue to tumble at regular intervals.
DC- 71/9
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Krunal strikes as Jamieson falls after DRS drama
Krunal Pandya has broken through for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a crucial wicket, removing Kyle Jamieson in a tense DRS moment during Delhi Capitals’s struggling innings.
At 12.3, Krunal fired in a back-of-a-length delivery on middle that straightened after pitching. Jamieson was pinned on the back leg as he played for the angle and missed it completely, leading to an immediate LBW appeal.
The umpire raised the finger, though Jamieson initially hesitated before opting for a review. UltraEdge showed nothing, and Ball Tracking confirmed the ball was clipping the top of middle stump, leaving the decision as Umpire’s Call.
With that, Jamieson departed for 12 off 13, adding another blow to DC’s already collapsing innings.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Jamieson finds rhythm as DC inch forward
Romario Shepherd is taken on again as Kyle Jamieson continues to swing back for Delhi Capitals with a well-timed boundary.
At 10.4, Shepherd dug it in back of a length on middle and off, but Jamieson rose with the bounce and timed it sweetly off the middle of the bat. The ball raced over mid-wicket for four, showcasing clean hitting and good balance despite the earlier pressure.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Jamieson launches one as DC finally get a much-needed six
Romario Shepherd was taken on as Delhi Capitals finally found a rare moment of release in a tough innings, with Kyle Jamieson clearing the ropes in emphatic fashion.
At 10.2, Shepherd went short and wide outside off, but Jamieson used his long reach perfectly to muscle the ball over deep square leg. It came right off the middle, sailing cleanly into the stands for six.
The hit also took DC past the 50-run mark, offering a brief moment of relief in an otherwise brutal innings where wickets have fallen in clusters.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Dust storm disrupts play in Delhi
Dust conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium have forced a brief halt. Abishek Porel is also seen struggling as swirling dust causes discomfort, with a foreign particle reportedly entering his eye during the delay.
A sudden dust storm has swept across the Arun Jaitley Stadium, forcing players from both Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru to turn away and shield themselves as conditions became difficult to manage on the field.
There is a brief delay in play, although the match has not been stopped or abandoned. Players are staying on the ground while waiting for conditions to improve, with captains and officials assessing the situation.
Rajat Patidar was seen having a discussion with the on-field umpires as visibility dipped significantly, making normal play challenging.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: DC in deep trouble as RCB dominate with the ball!
Time for a breather, and Delhi Capitals desperately need it. TIME OUT!
At 43/7 after 9 overs, this innings has completely unraveled, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru tightening their grip through relentless new-ball pressure and disciplined bowling.
The message in the DC camp will be simple now: just bat time and try to rebuild though, as this collapse has shown, that’s far easier said than done under this kind of sustained attack.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Rasikh strikes back as Miller falls after promising stand
Rasikh Salam Dar finally gets his reward as David Miller falls after a brief counterattack for Delhi Capitals, giving Royal Challengers Bengaluru another crucial breakthrough just before the timeout.
At 8.6, Rasikh went back to pace-on and dug it in slightly shorter just outside off stump. Miller attempted a big cross-batted swipe but failed to connect cleanly, getting a thick toe-end instead. The ball ballooned up harmlessly, and Jitesh Sharma did the rest behind the stumps with a safe catch.
Miller departed after a useful 19 off 18 balls, and in frustration threw his bat away as DC lost yet another wicket at a critical moment, halting what had been a promising mini-recovery.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: FOUR for Miller!
Rasikh Salam Dar continues to be put under pressure as David Miller cashes in again for Delhi Capitals, making it three boundaries in the space of a few overs.
At 8.5, Rasikh went for the slower ball but missed his length, offering it right in the slot on middle and off. Miller didn’t need a second invitation, he planted his front foot and elegantly lifted it straight back over the bowler’s head for four.
It was a controlled, high-quality strike that underlined Miller’s ability to read the pace variation early and convert anything loose into runs.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: FOUR for Miller!
Miller continues counterattack as Rasikh Salam taken apart again
Rasikh Salam Dar continues to feel the heat as David Miller keeps the scoreboard moving for Delhi Capitals with another authoritative boundary.
At 8.2, Rasikh drops it slightly short outside off, and Miller wasted no time in punishing the error. Rising onto his toes, he generated all the power he needed and thundered the ball away through deep mid-wicket, leaving the fielders with no chance.
It was another crisp, controlled stroke from Miller, who is steadily shifting momentum back in DC’s favour with smart use of scoring opportunities.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Porel and Miller Find Boundaries in Quick Succession
Rasikh Salam Dar was taken on for boundaries as Delhi Capitals begin to rebuild their innings with some much-needed intent.
At 6.2, Abishek Porel broke the shackles with a confident stroke, picking up a slightly short delivery on middle and off early and hammering it powerfully over mid-wicket for four. It was a clear statement of intent after a cautious start.
Just two balls later at 6.4, David Miller joined the charge. Rasikh pitched it full and wide outside off, but Miller was quick to respond, stepping into the ball, presenting the full face of the bat, and threading it beautifully between mid-off and extra cover for another boundary.
Two crisp strokes in quick succession brought some momentum back into the DC innings, easing early pressure and shifting the tempo slightly in their favour.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Hazlewood continues carnage as DC sink further into trouble
Josh Hazlewood has added yet another strike to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s relentless bowling display, removing Nitish Rana as Delhi Capitals’s innings continues to unravel in dramatic fashion.
At 3.5, Hazlewood delivered a back-of-a-length delivery on off stump that jagged back in sharply while also climbing off the surface. Rana, completely unsure in response, fended at it awkwardly and ended up presenting his bat like a periscope, only to see the ball take the glove and pop straight up.
Devdutt Padikkal reacted quickly, moving across to complete a simple catch and further deepen DC’s misery, as RCB’s pace attack keeps striking at regular intervals and shows no signs of easing up.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: DC collapse deepens as Bhuvneshwar removes Axar in ruthless powerplay
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is running through the top order as Delhi Capitals sink further into chaos, with captain Axar Patel becoming his latest victim in a stunning early burst for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
At 2.4, Bhuvneshwar once again found just the right channel outside off stump, pitching it back of a length and getting it to angle in before straightening away late. Axar, uncertain and reaching out without conviction, could only manage a faint bottom edge as the ball carried through to Jitesh Sharma, who completed a sharp take.
With the DC skipper departing for a duck, the innings has gone from bad to worse, five wickets down for just seven runs, as RCB’s new-ball attack continues to dismantle the opposition with surgical precision.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: DC in freefall as Bhuvneshwar adds another in early collapse
Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues his dream spell for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as Delhi Capitals crumble under sustained new-ball pressure in the powerplay.
At 2.1, Bhuvneshwar delivered a teasing length ball just outside off stump, drawing Tristan Stubbs into a loose, indecisive poke. Playing away from his body without any real footwork, Stubbs could only manage a faint outside edge as the ball flew safely into the hands of Devdutt Padikkal at wide slip.
RCB erupted once again as DC slipped to four wickets down inside the first three overs, with Bhuvneshwar swinging the ball beautifully and keeping the batting side completely on the back foot.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Hazlewood on a hat-trick as RCB rip through DC top order
Josh Hazlewood is turning the screws early for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, striking again in his very next delivery to leave Delhi Capitals in total disarray and himself on a hat-trick.
Coming in at 1.2, Hazlewood landed a perfect Test-match length just outside off stump. The ball straightened and shaped away slightly, drawing Sameer Rizvi into a loose drive away from his body. All he managed was a thin edge, comfortably pouched behind the stumps by Jitesh Sharma.
A golden duck for Rizvi and a dream start for RCB’s pace attack, with Hazlewood now just one ball away from a potential hat-trick as DC’s innings threatens to unravel early.
DC vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Early chaos for DC as Hazlewood removes KL Rahul cheaply
Josh Hazlewood has struck another early blow for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, dismissing KL Rahul for just 1 run as Delhi Capitals slipped further under pressure.
It came in the 1.1 over when Hazlewood dug one in short just outside off at a sharp 141.4 kph. Rahul went for the pull but was hurried by the extra pace and bounce, getting a top edge off the splice of the bat. The ball ballooned straight up, and Jitesh Sharma called early to settle under a simple catch.
RCB erupted in celebration as Hazlewood once again showed his ability to strike early with the new ball, while DC were left reeling with early wickets piling up and no momentum in sight.