In a thrilling DC vs RCB IPL 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, KL Rahul’s 93 not out led Delhi Capitals (DC) to a comfortable six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2025 match. The game witnessed wild momentum swings, thrilling fans with explosive beginnings, mid-innings collapse, and a breathtaking chase that stunned the home crowd into silence.
RCB’s Inning: DC vs RCB IPL 2025
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RCB, having been inserted into bat, blazingly began their innings, hitting 53 runs in the first three overs without losing a single wicket. Their momentum, however, was short-lived. Between overs 4 to 18, they scored only 74 runs losing seven wickets, reducing what could’ve been a 190+ score to a below-par 163/.
A late flourish in the last two overs contributed 36 runs, but the damage had already been done. RCB’s innings were remarkable for its strange rhythm—two explosive bookends during absolute batting stagnation.
RCB’s Fightback: Powerplay Pressure on DC
Despite a below-average score, RCB’s bowlers started well. They took Delhi Capitals to 67/4 in 11 overs, wickets falling aplenty in the powerplay. The run rate required had swollen to almost 11 runs an over, and the home fans were left on the edge of their seats sensing an unlikely comeback victory.
KL Rahul’s Masterclass: Local Lad Silences the Chinnaswamy
This was followed by a batting masterclass from KL Rahul, the Bengaluru-born legend who truly picked the ideal time to set fire to the field in front of his home fans.
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Along with the explosive Tristan Stubbs, these two put together a match-winning 111-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Rahul finished unbeaten on 93 off 53, showing calm, power, and precision to ground the chase. Stubbs also contributed and, the DC completed their fourth straight victory in IPL 2025 with 13 balls to spare.
Key Highlights – DC vs RCB IPL 2025
– Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
– Outcome: DC won by 6 wickets
– RCB-Score: 163 runs, 7 wickets fall in 20 overs
– DC-Score: 167 runs, 4 wickets fall in 17.5 overs
– Player of the Match: KL Rahul – 93 runs without being out(52 balls)
– Match Partnership: KL Rahul & Tristan Stubbs – 111 runs in 6.5 overs
DC vs RCB IPL 2025 – A Thriller Game
The IPL 2025 match between DC and RCB was far from uneventful and lived up to its extensive preview. From the breathtaking batting from RCB to the daunting finish of KL Rahul, it had everything we hoped for in an IPL match. The IPL season is becoming more congested with each game, and both sides will look to work on their plans, especially DC being undefeated, while the RCB will be hoping to regroup quickly.
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