In a commanding performance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 wickets in Match 39 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, RCB’s bowlers restricted DC to a mere 75 runs, chasing down the target in just 6.3 overs with the loss of one wicket. Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer, earning the Player of the Match award for his exceptional bowling figures of 4 wickets for 12 runs in 3.3 overs.<\/p>\n
Delhi Capitals’ innings was a tale of consistent breakthroughs by RCB’s bowlers. The innings began with early setbacks, losing wickets at regular intervals. The batting lineup struggled to build partnerships, leading to a total of 75 runs all out in 16.3 overs. Abishek Porel was the top scorer for DC, contributing 30 runs off 33 balls, while David Miller added 19 runs from 18 balls. The fall of wickets was swift, with DC losing their first wicket in the second over and the last one in the 17th over. The team managed to hit only 3 boundaries and 1 six throughout their innings, highlighting the dominance of RCB’s bowling attack. The bowling figures for RCB were impressive, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking 3 wickets for 5 runs in 3 overs, and Josh Hazlewood claiming 4 wickets for 12 runs in 3.3 overs. Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya also contributed with a wicket each, maintaining pressure throughout the innings.<\/p>\n
Chasing a modest target of 76 runs, RCB’s opening pair of Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli set a solid foundation. Bethell was dismissed for 20 runs off 11 balls, caught by T. Natarajan off Kyle Jamieson’s bowling. Kohli remained unbeaten, contributing 23 runs off 15 balls. The real acceleration came from Devdutt Padikkal, who played a blistering knock of 34 runs off 13 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. The target was achieved in just 6.3 overs, with RCB losing only one wicket. The chase was marked by aggressive stroke play, with the team hitting 5 boundaries and 5 sixes, showcasing their intent and dominance. The bowling performance for DC was led by Kyle Jamieson, who took 1 wicket for 42 runs in 3 overs. Dushmantha Chameera and Axar Patel bowled economically but couldn’t make breakthroughs. T. Natarajan bowled 0.3 overs, conceding 12 runs without a wicket. Despite the early breakthrough, RCB’s chase was clinical, highlighting their superior batting prowess on the day.<\/p>\n
Padikkal’s explosive innings was the highlight of RCB’s chase. His 34 runs off 13 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes, set the tone for a swift victory. His aggressive approach dismantled DC’s bowling attack, making him a key contributor to the win.<\/p>\n
Despite the team’s overall struggle, Porel’s resilience stood out. His 30 runs off 33 balls were crucial in propelling DC to a total of 75 runs. His ability to find gaps and rotate strike under pressure was commendable.<\/p>\n
Hazlewood’s exceptional bowling was instrumental in DC’s downfall. His figures of 4 wickets for 12 runs in 3.3 overs were a testament to his skill and accuracy. His performance was pivotal in restricting DC to a low total.<\/p>\n
Kumar’s economical spell of 3 wickets for 5 runs in 3 overs set the tone for RCB’s dominance. His ability to swing the ball and maintain pressure was evident throughout his spell.<\/p>\n
This comprehensive victory significantly boosts RCB’s position in the points table, enhancing their net run rate and improving their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. For DC, the heavy defeat is a setback, affecting their net run rate and placing them under pressure in the remaining matches to recover and stay in contention for the playoffs.<\/p>\n
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RCB’s dominant 9-wicket win over DC in IPL 2026 Match 39 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, featuring Hazlewood’s 4-wicket haul and Padikkal’s explosive batting.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3395,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35,207,213,224],"tags":[220,215,216],"class_list":["post-2860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","category-ipl","category-ipl-results","category-t20","tag-ipl","tag-ipl-breaking-news","tag-ipl-video"],"blocksy_meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2860"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3532,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2860\/revisions\/3532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}