Delhi Capitals secured a resounding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 24th match of IPL 2025. KL Rahul played a pivotal role, smashing an unbeaten 93 and narrowly missing a century, steering his team to victory.
Sports News: Delhi Capitals continued their winning streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets. KL Rahul was the match hero, his explosive unbeaten 93 runs playing a crucial role in Delhi's win. This was Delhi's fourth consecutive victory this season, solidifying their playoff aspirations.
Rahul Single-handedly Turned the Match
Chasing a target of 164 runs, Delhi had a shaky start. Captain Faf du Plessis was dismissed for 2 runs in the first over, while Jack Fraser McGurk and Abhishek Porel also departed early. However, KL Rahul then took charge, turning the match around. He scored an unbeaten 93 runs off 53 balls, including 7 fours and 6 sixes, partnering with Tristan Stubbs (38 not out) to guide the team to victory in 17.5 overs.
Delhi's Bowlers Kept Them in the Game
Earlier, Delhi's bowlers delivered a stellar performance. Kuldeep Yadav and young spinner Vipraj Nigam bowled tightly, picking up 2 wickets each. Kuldeep conceded only 17 runs in 4 overs, while Vipraj restricted RCB's middle order, giving away just 18 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and Mukesh Kumar also contributed significantly, taking a wicket each.
Salt and David Shone for RCB, but Other Batsmen Failed
RCB managed only 163 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Philip Salt (37 runs off 17 balls) and Tim David (37 not out) played good innings, but the other batsmen struggled against Delhi's bowlers. Captain Rajat Patidar scored 25 runs and Virat Kohli contributed 22.
Although Delhi initially found themselves under pressure after losing three early wickets, Rahul's shrewdness and aggression pulled them out of trouble. Stubbs provided excellent support. This victory not only propelled Delhi higher in the points table but also established them as b contenders.
