'Kindly bench Shepherd' -Fans react as DC beat RCB by 6 wickets in IPL 2026

The Delhi Capitals produced a calm and controlled chase to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in a close IPL 2026 match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a target of 176, Delhi reached 179/4 in 19.5 overs, sealing the win with one ball remaining. David Miller played an important role at the end, finishing the game under pressure.

Earlier, Axar Patel and Lungi Ngidi led the bowling effort for Delhi, helping restrict RCB to 175/8 in their 20 overs. The pitch at Chinnaswamy showed slower behaviour than usual, making stroke play slightly difficult and turning the chase into a challenging task.

Despite the conditions and a strong RCB bowling attack, Delhi handled the situation well and delivered a solid team performance. Under the leadership of Axar Patel, the side returned from a short break with a key win. With this result, Delhi Capitals moved to fourth place on the IPL 2026 points table with six points from five matches, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain second with eight points from six games.

Fans were left surprised after Delhi Capitals secured a last-over win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash. While the match delivered high drama, many supporters criticised RCB’s batting order and approach. Several batters got off to good starts but failed to convert them into big scores, which proved costly for the team in the end.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals received strong praise for their composed performance under pressure. Led by Axar Patel, the team made a confident return after a short break and delivered a complete effort with both bat and ball. Fans appreciated their calm mindset and ability to finish the chase in a tense situation, calling it a statement win in the tournament.

Key moments that defined the RCB  vs DC clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, after being asked to bat first, posted a total of 175/8 in their 20 overs. Phil Salt led the innings with a fluent 63 off 38 balls, playing with positive intent and strong strokeplay. However, the rest of the batting unit could not build on his start, as Delhi Capitals bowlers maintained consistent pressure. Axar Patel (2/18), Kuldeep Yadav (2/32), and Lungi Ngidi (2/39) shared key wickets and controlled the scoring rate during the middle and death overs.

In response, Delhi Capitals faced early setbacks, but KL Rahul steadied the innings with a composed 57 off 34 balls. He balanced attack with control and built a crucial partnership with Tristan Stubbs. The pair rebuilt the chase carefully, ensuring the required run rate remained within reach despite the early loss of wickets.

The momentum shifted in the final overs as Stubbs accelerated effectively, finishing unbeaten on 60. With the match going down to the last over, David Miller handled the pressure brilliantly, striking two important sixes to seal the victory. He remained unbeaten on 22 off just 10 balls, guiding Delhi Capitals to a memorable win.

Although RCB bowlers, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar, tried to keep the contest alive with disciplined spells, they lacked support at key moments. In the end, Delhi Capitals’ batting depth and calm approach in crucial situations proved decisive in securing an important away victory.

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Fans react as Delhi Capitals secure 6-wicket win over RCB in Chinnaswamy

Fans shared mixed reactions after Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling six-wicket win at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Many praised DC for their calm and composed chase under pressure, especially highlighting the performances of KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller in the final moments. At the same time, several fans criticised RCB’s batting approach, pointing out how their batters failed to convert good starts into big scores. Here is how the netizens reacted: