In a dramatic IPL 2026 match, the Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a catastrophic start against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scoring only 13 runs for the loss of six wickets during the powerplay. This marks the lowest powerplay score in IPL history. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood were the standout bowlers for RCB, each claiming three wickets within the first four overs. As the match progressed, DC struggled to recover, reaching 43/7 after nine overs, putting them at risk of breaking the record for the lowest total in IPL history, which is 49 runs. The match is taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where conditions have been challenging due to dust storms affecting play. RCB's captain Rajat Patidar made the decision to bowl first after winning the toss, a choice that has proven advantageous given DC's disastrous start.