Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 46th Match IPL 2025: Full Match Report, Highlights, Scorecard
Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 46th Match – IPL 2025 Full Match Report
In the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a commanding 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
This win bolstered RCB's position in the points table, while DC faced a setback in their playoff aspirations.
Match Summary
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date: April 27, 2025
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 47 runs
Player of the Match: Cameron Green
First Innings: Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 187/9 (20 Overs)
RCB, batting first, posted a competitive total of 187 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.
The innings was anchored by Rajat Patidar, who scored a fluent 52 off 32 balls, and Will Jacks, who contributed 41 runs off 29 deliveries.
Cameron Green provided a late surge with an unbeaten 32 off 24 balls, ensuring RCB crossed the 180-run mark.
Top Performers in RCB Innings:
Rajat Patidar: 52 runs (32 balls)
Will Jacks: 41 runs (29 balls)
Cameron Green: 32* runs (24 balls)
DC Bowling Highlights:
Khaleel Ahmed: 2 wickets for 31 runs
Rasikh Dar: 2 wickets for 23 runs
Mukesh Kumar: 1 wicket for 23 runs
Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, RCB maintained their scoring momentum thanks to aggressive stroke-play and intelligent running between the wickets. Patidar’s fearless batting and Green’s finishing skills proved vital for setting a challenging target.
Second Innings: Delhi Capitals – 140 All Out (19.1 Overs)
Chasing a target of 188, DC's innings crumbled early as they lost key wickets during the powerplay.
Jake Fraser-McGurk tried to give a fiery start with a quick 21 off just 8 balls but perished attempting another big shot.
The pressure of the required run rate mounted, leading to frequent dismissals.
Axar Patel was the lone warrior for DC, scoring a gritty 57 off 39 balls.
However, he found little support from the other end as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
Eventually, DC was bundled out for 140 runs in 19.1 overs.
Top Performers in DC Innings:
Axar Patel: 57 runs (39 balls)
Shai Hope: 29 runs (23 balls)
Jake Fraser-McGurk: 21 runs (8 balls)
RCB Bowling Highlights:
Yash Dayal: 3 wickets for 20 runs
Lockie Ferguson: 2 wickets for 23 runs
Cameron Green: 1 wicket for 19 runs
Yash Dayal’s impressive bowling spell, especially during the middle overs, completely broke the backbone of DC’s batting lineup.
Key Moments of the Match
Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks' 88-run partnership provided a solid foundation for RCB’s innings after early wickets.
Yash Dayal’s triple strike in the middle overs swung the momentum completely in RCB’s favor.
Axar Patel’s fighting fifty showed resilience but lacked adequate support from the other end.
Cameron Green’s all-round performance with bat and ball was a huge boost for RCB.
Player of the Match: Cameron Green
Cameron Green was awarded the Player of the Match for his stellar all-round performance.
His unbeaten 32 runs helped RCB finish strong, while his economical bowling and crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant turned the tide in RCB’s favor.
Impact on Points Table
With this win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed up the points table and strengthened their chances of making it to the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, suffered a major blow in their playoff hopes.
They will now have to win all their remaining matches and depend on other results to stay in contention.
Captain’s Reactions
Faf du Plessis (RCB Captain):
"We wanted to play positively and stick to our plans. The boys showed great character today, especially the way we batted after early setbacks. Cameron and Yash were brilliant in finishing the game for us."
Axar Patel (DC Stand-in Captain):
"We started well with the ball, but Patidar and Jacks' partnership took the game away from us. With the bat, we needed partnerships but couldn’t build them. We need to regroup quickly for the upcoming matches."
Match Stats at a Glance
Total Sixes in Match: 18
Total Fours in Match: 31
Highest Partnership: 88 runs (Patidar & Jacks)
Most Wickets: Yash Dayal (3 wickets)
Fastest Fifty: Axar Patel (31 balls)
Analysis: Where DC Went Wrong
Early Wickets: Fraser-McGurk’s wicket in the powerplay and the quick dismissals of Abishek Porel and Rishabh Pant put DC on the backfoot.
Lack of Partnerships: No solid middle-order partnership to stabilize the chase.
Ineffective Bowling at the Death: Gave away 40+ runs in the last 4 overs which inflated RCB's total.
RCB’s Winning Formula
Building Partnerships: Focus on constructing partnerships even after early losses.
Bowling Discipline: Restricting boundaries and taking wickets at key moments.
Utilizing All-rounders: Cameron Green’s performance highlighted the advantage of having strong all-rounders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who won the 46th match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
A1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 47 runs.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Cameron Green was named the Player of the Match.
Q3: What was the total scored by RCB?
A3: RCB scored 187/9 in 20 overs.
Q4: Who was the top scorer for Delhi Capitals?
A4: Axar Patel scored 57 runs off 39 balls.
Q5: How did RCB bowl in the second innings?
A5: RCB bowled with great discipline, with Yash Dayal leading the attack with 3 wickets, supported by Lockie Ferguson and Cameron Green.
Conclusion:
The 46th match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru showcased thrilling cricket action.
RCB displayed an excellent all-round performance, while DC failed to maintain consistency in their batting innings.
With the tournament approaching its business end, every match is becoming crucial for the playoff race.
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