"Worst thought process.."-Fans react as RCB thrash DC by 9 Wickets in IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dominant run in IPL 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, in a one-sided encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi were bundled out for just 75 runs, as RCB’s experienced pace attack delivered a clinical performance to dismantle the home side’s batting lineup.

The bowling duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood proved unstoppable, sharing seven wickets between them and setting the tone for a dominant display. Their disciplined lines and relentless pressure left Delhi reeling, as RCB strengthened their position near the top of the points table, while the Capitals slipped further into mid-table uncertainty.

Following the emphatic win, fans widely praised RCB’s all-round dominance, with particular admiration for the magical new-ball partnership of Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood. Special attention was also given to a landmark moment for Virat Kohli, who became the first player to surpass 9000 IPL runs, further elevating the significance of the victory.

In contrast, Delhi faced sharp criticism for their shocking collapse at home, with many questioning their batting application after being bowled out for under 75 runs. The result highlighted the growing gap in execution between the two sides on the night, as RCB delivered one of their most comprehensive performances of the season.

Key moments that defined the DC vs RCB clash

Bengaluru arrived in Delhi determined to avenge their earlier home defeat against the Delhi Capitals, and they did so in emphatic fashion with a near-perfect all-round display. After opting to bowl first, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a devastating spell of new-ball bowling, as Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck on the second delivery of the match, removing debutant Sahil Parakh with a brilliant swinging delivery.

He was quickly supported by Josh Hazlewood, who generated sharp bounce and movement to trouble the top order. The pressure escalated rapidly as KL Rahul fell cheaply, followed by a collapse that saw Delhi reduced to 8/6 inside the opening overs, with both Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood sharing the wickets equally. Hazlewood also accounted for Sameer Rizvi, while Bhuvneshwar removed Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel in a relentless burst of accuracy and movement.

Delhi’s innings unravelled completely, with the side reeling at 13/6 by the end of the powerplay. Only Abhishek Porel offered resistance, as he was drafted in as an impact substitute and emerged as the lone bright spot with a composed 30 off 33 balls. Despite brief partnerships with David Miller, Kyle Jamieson, and Kuldeep Yadav, the innings lacked substance, and Porel eventually fell to Hazlewood, who completed a dominant bowling performance.

In response, RCB made light work of the modest target. Jacob Bethell provided early aggression, striking 20 off 11 balls before being dismissed by a sharp catch from T Natarajan. However, Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli ensured there were no further complications, dismantling the chase with authority. Padikkal’s fluent 34 off 13 balls set the tone, while Kohli’s unbeaten 23 off 15 deliveries, featuring two sixes—including the match-winning strike—sealed a comprehensive victory. The knock also saw Kohli surpass the 9000-run milestone in the IPL, adding further significance to RCB’s commanding win.

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Fans React as RCB Outclass DC by 9 Wickets at Delhi

Fans took to social media in large numbers after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The dominant display, powered by a devastating bowling performance and a clinical chase, sparked widespread praise for RCB’s consistency and execution in all departments. Here is how  the netizens reacted: