The Tata IPL 2025 continued to deliver thrilling contests, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) climbing to the top of the points table after a commanding six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. In what turned out to be a comprehensive chase, RCB made a strong statement as the league stage heats up.

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to field first, trusting his bowlers to make early inroads. DC, batting first, struggled to build momentum despite a solid start by KL Rahul, who top-scored with a 39-ball 41. The Capitals lost wickets at regular intervals, unable to establish strong partnerships in the middle overs. However, Tristan Stubbs provided the much-needed late flourish, blasting an 18-ball 34 to help DC post a competitive 162/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

The RCB bowlers were clinical throughout the innings. Bhuvneshwar Kumar once again proved his worth with the ball, picking up 3 crucial wickets for just 33 runs. Josh Hazlewood chipped in with 2/36, while Krunal Pandya (1/28) and Yash Dayal (1/42) also contributed with key breakthroughs to keep DC under pressure.

Chasing 163 for victory, RCB suffered early hiccups but remained composed. Virat Kohli, despite a slow innings, anchored one end with a 51-run knock off 47 balls — marking his sixth half-century of Tata IPL 2025 and temporarily earning him the prestigious Orange Cap for most runs. While Kohli’s innings lacked his usual fluency, it was vital in holding the chase together.

The real star of the night, however, was Krunal Pandya. Coming in at a crucial moment, Krunal played a blinder, smashing an unbeaten 73 off just 47 deliveries. His knock, laced with smart rotations and timely boundaries, took the pressure off Kohli and tilted the match heavily in RCB’s favor. Krunal ensured that RCB reached the target with ease, wrapping up the game with nine balls to spare and just four wickets down.

With this important victory in Match 46 of Tata IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru now have 14 points from 10 games and sit comfortably at the top of the table, strengthening their chances of securing a spot in the playoffs. Delhi Capitals, despite showing flashes of brilliance, remain fourth with 12 points from nine matches and will need to bounce back quickly in their upcoming fixtures.

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Quick Match Summary:

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets

• DC: 162/8 (20 overs) | Top scorer: KL Rahul (41 off 39)

• RCB: 165/4 (18.3 overs) | Krunal Pandya (73* off 47), Virat Kohli (51 off 47)