RCB Crushes DC in Style! Krunal Pandya, Kohli Power Bengaluru to Top of IPL 2025 Table | Full Match Highlights

RCB vs DC IPL 2025 Match 46: Bengaluru Clinches Top Spot with 6-Wicket Victory​

In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 27, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a commanding six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC), ascending to the top of the IPL 2025 standings. Chasing a target of 163, RCB reached 165/4 in 18.3 overs, propelled by stellar performances from Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli.

🏏 Match Overview

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• Result: RCB won by 6 wickets with 9 balls remaining

• DC Innings: 162/8 (20 overs)

• RCB Innings: 165/4 (18.3 overs)​

🔥 First Innings: DC's Moderate Total

Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals posted a total of 162/8. KL Rahul anchored the innings with a 41-run knock, while Tristan Stubbs contributed a quick 30. However, RCB's disciplined bowling, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, restricted DC's scoring opportunities, preventing them from setting a more formidable target.

💪 Second Innings: RCB's Resilient Chase

RCB's chase began shakily, with the team reeling at 35/3 during the Powerplay, courtesy of Axar Patel's early breakthroughs. Virat Kohli then stabilized the innings with a composed 51 off 47 balls, marking his sixth half-century of the season. Krunal Pandya's aggressive unbeaten 73 off 47 deliveries turned the tide in RCB's favor. Tim David sealed the victory with a boundary, ensuring RCB's triumph with nine balls to spare.

🌟 Key Performers

• Krunal Pandya (RCB): 73* (47 balls)

• Virat Kohli (RCB): 51 (47 balls)

• KL Rahul (DC): 41 (39 balls)

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): 2 wickets

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): 2 wickets

📊 Match Highlights

• RCB's early collapse to 35/3 in the Powerplay.

• Kohli and Pandya's crucial partnership stabilizing the innings.

• Krunal Pandya's explosive batting turning the match in RCB's favor.

• Tim David's finishing boundary clinching the win.​

🏆 Impact on Standings

With this victory, RCB not only secured the top position in the IPL 2025 standings but also became the first team in the tournament's history to win six consecutive away games. The win underscores RCB's formidable form and strategic prowess as they advance in the competition.

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