Spectacular bowling performances by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing nine-wicket win against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar wreaked havoc on DC’s batting lineup, restricting them to a mere 75 runs. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli then cruised to victory with 81 balls to spare, showcasing a dominant display.
The duo of Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar dismantled DC’s top order, claiming six wickets within the first four overs with exceptional swing and bounce. This remarkable bowling effort reduced DC to their lowest total of the season. Despite a brief resistance from Abishek Porel, DC struggled to counter the relentless pace and accuracy of Hazlewood (4-12) and Bhuvneshwar (3-5).
Delhi Capitals faced a historic collapse, becoming only the second team in IPL history to lose six wickets during the Power-play in a full game. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar’s exceptional performance highlighted their dominance, as they became the first pair of bowlers to each take three wickets in the Power-play in a single IPL match.
RCB’s chase of 76 runs was led by impactful contributions from Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, and Virat Kohli. Padikkal’s unbeaten 34 and Kohli’s 23 not out ensured a comfortable victory for the defending champions. With this emphatic win, RCB showcased their strength and depth in both bowling and batting departments.
