IPL 2026 RCB vs DC Match Result

On April 18, 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) triumphed over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in an exciting IPL match held in Bengaluru. RCB scored 175/8,with Phil Salt contributing 63 runs but DC’s bowlers managed to keep them under control. While chasing a target of 176, DC faced some early challenges but KL Rahul (57 runs) and Tristan Stubbs (60* runs) steadied the innings. In the last over, David Miller hit some massive shots to secure the win with just one ball remaining. This victory ended RCB’s streak of wins at home. Here’s the detailed analysis of the RCB vs DC match result.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innings: Fast start & late collapse

RCB’s innings was like a story with two parts. Phil Salt hit a strong 63 runs while Virat Kohli contributed a quick 19 runs helping the team reach 100/2 in just 10 overs. However, Delhi’s spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav changed the game by taking out Padikkal and Salt which led to a major collapse. RCB went from 99/1 to 146/5 and even though Tim David scored 26 runs, the final overs only brought in 29 runs. With four wickets lost late in the game including a run-out of Krunal Pandya, RCB ended up at 175/8.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Innings: Stubbs steadies, Miller finishes

Delhi’s pursuit of 176 got off to a terrible start as Bhuvneshwar Kumar tore through the top order leaving them at 18/3 within just three overs. However, KL Rahul played a smooth innings scoring 57 off 34 balls, and partnered with Tristan Stubbs (60 runs) to stabilize the innings with a 69-run partnership. Axar Patel contributed 26 runs before he had to retire hurt which slowed down DC’s momentum but Stubbs remained strong. In the last over, David Miller hit two sixes and a four off Romario Shepherd to clinch a thrilling six-wicket victory with just one ball remaining. Bhuvneshwar and Krunal Pandya bowled tightly giving RCB a glimmer of hope but their bowlers failed to finish the job in the end.

RCB vs DC Match Result: Key Moments

• Salt’s (63) explosive powerplay batting gave DC the perfect launch.
• Axar and Kuldeep ripped through RCB’s middle order.
• KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60*) rebuilt the chase with a 69-run stand that steadied DC.
• Axar Patel’s 26-run cameo ended with him retiring hurt.
• David Miller smashed two sixes and a four to seal a thrilling six-wicket win.

Points Table Impact

Delhi Capitals moved up to 4th place with 6 points and an NRR (+0.310) while Royal Challengers Bengaluru stayed 2nd with 8 points and a stronger NRR (+1.171).
Here’s how the points table looks after DC’s win over RCB – Updated Points Table.

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