The 24th DC vs RCB IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, provided a thrilling contest with drama, power-hitting, and a magnificent comeback. Delhi Capitals took a comfortable 6-wicket victory, winning RCB’s target of 164 runs in 17.5 overs.
top 3 moments from the DC vs RCB IPL 2025 match that made the difference.
1. Phil Salt’s Powerplay hitting
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Phil Salt gave RCB a sensational start that appeared to shatter records. The English opener clubbed 30 runs from an over bowled by left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc, whisking the Chinnaswamy crowd into a frenzy with marvelous strokeplay. Salt’s card read: 37 runs, 17 balls Boundaries: 4 fours, 3 sixes
Highlight: 30-run over off Starc Then Salt was run out due to an apparent breakdown in communication with Virat Kohli, putting the early momentum on hold. Salt’s run out proved to be the turning point too, as RCB lost the rhythm of the innings soon after.
2. Vipraaj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav’s Bowling Brilliance
Delhi’s revival began with excellent spin bowling by Vipraaj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav, restricting the scoring of runs following Salt’s dismissal.
– Vipraaj Nigam: 4 overs – 2 wickets for 18 runs
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– Kuldeep Yadav: 4 overs – 2 wickets for 17 runs combined, these two choked the middle overs and induced a batting collapse of RCB. Their controlled spells helped RCB to reach only a controllable 163/7, a score that was far from what was achievable in the Powerplay.
3. KL Rahul’s Match-Winning Masterclass
Delhi Capitals did not have a good beginning to their chase, they lost their initial four wickets in the top order in a jiffy and it was trouble for DC. After that, KL Rahul walked in for one of the best innings of IPL 2025, so far.
– KL Rahul: 93* runs off 53 balls
-KL Rahul: 7 fours and 6 sixes
– Partnership: 111-run 5th-wicket partnership with Tristan Stubbs Rahul began slowly, but thereafter cleverly shifted into overdrive as the game went on. His intelligent overdrive and composure prevented DC from ever being out of control during the pursuit. His 93* runs not only delivered his side home but also earned him the Player of the Match award.
DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Was a Showcase of Grit, Skill, and Momentum Shifts
From Phil Salt’s fireworks to Delhi’s spin comeback and the heroics of KL Rahul, the DC vs RCB IPL 2025 match had every ingredient of a T20 masterclass. This victory kept Delhi Capitals unbeaten, and they consolidated their position at the top of the table, RCB will seek to come back from here after allowing a great start to slip away from their hands.
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