The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL 2026 match held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. RCB's bowlers, particularly Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, dominated the match, dismissing DC for a mere 75 runs in just 16.3 overs. Hazlewood and Kumar's early breakthroughs left DC reeling at 8/6 within the first four overs, with only Abishek Porel managing to score a respectable 30 runs. RCB's chase was swift, with Devdutt Padikkal leading the way with 34 runs and Virat Kohli contributing 23 not out, completing the chase with 81 balls to spare. This victory not only boosts RCB's momentum in the tournament but also marks their 21st win against DC, reinforcing their dominance in head-to-head encounters. RCB's performance showcased their potential as defending champions, while DC faces the challenge of regrouping after this heavy defeat.