Royal Challengers Bangalore's Bowlers Shatter Delhi Capitals in Historic IPL Collapse
Watch: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 'Ball Of The Tournament' Rattles DC Opener's Stumps, It Started 'Worst Collapse' In IPL 2026
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In a shocking display, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowlers, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, decimated the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL match on April 27, 2026. DC recorded the worst Powerplay score in IPL history at 13/6, ultimately collapsing to just 75 runs in 16.3 overs.
- 01Delhi Capitals scored just 13 runs for 6 wickets in the Powerplay, the worst in IPL history.
- 02Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 wickets for just 5 runs, including the 'ball of the tournament' that dismissed debutant Sahil Parakh.
- 03Josh Hazlewood claimed 4 wickets for 12 runs, contributing significantly to the Capitals' collapse.
- 04Only three DC players reached double digits, with Abhishek Porel scoring the highest at 30 runs.
- 05RCB's bowling performance set a dominant tone for the match, leading to a humiliating defeat for Delhi.
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In a stunning display of bowling prowess, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) dismantled the Delhi Capitals (DC) during their IPL match on April 27, 2026. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's exceptional performance included a remarkable yorker that uprooted debutant Sahil Parakh's middle stump, earning it the title of 'ball of the tournament' on social media. Alongside him, Josh Hazlewood wreaked havoc, taking 4 wickets for just 12 runs, including the scalps of KL Rahul and Sameer Rizvi in consecutive deliveries. The Capitals crumbled to a dismal 13 runs for 6 wickets in the Powerplay, marking the worst score in IPL history. Ultimately, DC managed only 75 runs in 16.3 overs, narrowly avoiding the record for the lowest IPL score, which is 49. The match showcased RCB's dominance and left the Delhi team reeling in a surreal collapse.
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This defeat may significantly affect the morale and performance of the Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL season.
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