IPL 2025 Highlights Match 46 | DC vs RCB

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:19:48 +0000

In an electrifying encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Delhi Capitals faced off against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 46 of IPL 2025. The atmosphere was charged as fans flooded the stands, cheering for their favorite teams. Both squads were eager to secure crucial points in the race for the playoffs.

DC, looking to bounce back from previous defeats, won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner strode to the crease, determined to set a solid foundation. Warner showcased his class with crisp boundaries, while Shaw’s aggressive play kept the scoreboard ticking. The duo put up a brisk partnership of 75 runs before Shaw fell to a clever delivery by RCB's spinner, Maxwell.

The middle-order, featuring the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer, looked to capitalize on the strong start. Pant's quickfire 45 off 30 balls provided the needed impetus, but RCB's bowlers fought back with timely wickets. Left-arm pacer Harshal Patel was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 crucial wickets and restricting DC to a competitive total of 175 runs.

In response, RCB’s chase began with the explosive duo of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. The pair’s experience shone through as they expertly navigated the DC bowling attack. Kohli was in fine form, playing with finesse and power, notching up 65 runs off 50 deliveries. The turning point came when du Plessis was dismissed by a sharp bouncer from Anrich Nortje, leaving RCB to rebuild.

Despite the loss of wickets, RCB's middle-order, led by the young sensation Finn Allen, stepped up. Allen's blistering 52 off just 28 balls brought the target within reach. With the run chase reaching a crescendo, it all came down to the final over, with RCB needing 12 runs to secure victory.

In a nail-biting finish, Finn Allen’s six off the first ball of the over sent the crowd into a frenzy. However, DC’s bowlers held their nerve, and in a twist of fate, RCB fell just short, finishing at 172 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.

DC celebrated a vital win that reignited their campaign, while RCB would rue missed opportunities and look to regroup as they aim for playoff spots. The clash added another thrilling chapter to the IPL saga, reminding fans once again why this tournament is a festival of cricketing brilliance!