RCB's Woes Continue as DC Clinch Thrilling Win in IPL 2026
David Miller's heroics guide Delhi Capitals to a comeback victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
What a rollercoaster at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium! The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced their second defeat of IPL 2026, falling to the Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets. RCB set a modest target of 176 after a fiery start from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, but it was a case of too little, too late as wickets tumbled in the middle overs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar turned back the clock with a sensational spell, bagging three wickets in his first three overs, leaving DC reeling at 18 for 3. But then entered KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, who stitched together a crucial 69-run partnership, putting DC back on track. Despite a hiccup when Axar Patel had to retire hurt, David Miller's explosive finish sealed the deal, striking two sixes and a four in the final over.
Rajat Patidar, RCB captain, admitted they were 15-20 runs short, while KL Rahul praised his team's resilience. Player of the Match, Tristan Stubbs, reflected on the pressure of coming in at 18 for 3 and praised Miller’s finishing skills. With this win, DC has bounced back into the top four, leaving RCB to ponder their next steps. Can they turn things around in their upcoming matches?
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