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RCB vs DC Highlights, IPL 2026: David Miller Brings Out Vintage Game As DC Beat RCB In Thriller
| Updated: April 18, 2026 19:34 IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Live Score, RCB vs DC LIVE IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Highlights, IPL 2026: David Miller struck two sixes in a tense last over as Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in their IPL match on Saturday. Delhi Capitals bowled with a lot of discipline to restrict RCB to 175 for 8. In reply, the visitors completed the chase of 176 with a ball to spare. KL Rahul (57), Tristan Stubbs (60 not out) made significant contributions for DC with the bat, but it was Miller's (22*) two maximums that sealed the match in his team's favour. RCB seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled beautifully to end with figures of 3/26 in four overs. Asked to bat first, RCB were well served by English opener Phil Salt, who top-scored for the home team with a 38-ball 63. (Live Scorecard)
Highlights of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 game, straight from Bengaluru:
RCB vs DC Live: DC beat RCB by six wickets
Delhi Capitals (179/4) defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (175/8) by six wickets in their IPL 2026 match on Saturday. In the chase of 176, Tristan Stubbs scored 60, while KL Rahul scored 57. Apart from them, David Miller scored a quick 22 off just 10 balls. With this win, DC have jumped to the fourth spot on the points table.
Delhi Capitals (179/4) defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (175/8) by six wickets in their IPL 2026 match on Saturday. In the chase of 176, Tristan Stubbs scored 60, while KL Rahul scored 57. Apart from them, David Miller scored a quick 22 off just 10 balls. With this win, DC have jumped to the fourth spot on the points table.
RCB vs DC Live: DC need 15 off 6 balls
Rasikh Salam Dar bowls a brilliant over and keeps RCB in the game. DC now need 15 runs off the last over. Can they dot it? Only time will tell.
Rasikh Salam Dar bowls a brilliant over and keeps RCB in the game. DC now need 15 runs off the last over. Can they dot it? Only time will tell.
DC 161/4 (19 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Stubbs hits 50
FIFTY!!! Tristan Stubbs hits a half-century. Terrific batting from the Proteas star as DC still need 26 runs more to win this match.
FIFTY!!! Tristan Stubbs hits a half-century. Terrific batting from the Proteas star as DC still need 26 runs more to win this match.
DC 150/4 (17.5 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Excellent over from Hazelwood
WOAH!!! Josh Hazlewood at his absolute best as he controls the flow of runs. In his previous over, he conceded just four runs against Tristan Stubbs and David Miller. DC now need 37 off 18 balls to win.
WOAH!!! Josh Hazlewood at his absolute best as he controls the flow of runs. In his previous over, he conceded just four runs against Tristan Stubbs and David Miller. DC now need 37 off 18 balls to win.
DC 139/4 (17 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Axar leaves the field
Axar Patel's injury worsens as he leaves the field. David Miller comes in and joins hands with Tristan Stubbs as DC still need 42 off 25 balls to win this match. Is there any twist in the tale? Only time will tell.
Axar Patel's injury worsens as he leaves the field. David Miller comes in and joins hands with Tristan Stubbs as DC still need 42 off 25 balls to win this match. Is there any twist in the tale? Only time will tell.
DC 134/4 (15.5 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: DC need 46 more in 5 overs
This game is just getting interesting with every passing over. Krunal Pandya just conceded six runs as DC now need 46 runs more to win from 30 balls. Tristan Stubbs and KL Rahul need to be extra careful from now on.
This game is just getting interesting with every passing over. Krunal Pandya just conceded six runs as DC now need 46 runs more to win from 30 balls. Tristan Stubbs and KL Rahul need to be extra careful from now on.
DC 130/4 (15 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Injury scare for Axar
Axar Patels seems to have pulled his hamstring. The physio rushes onto the field and check on Axar. After a lengthy halt, the DC skipper stands back and returns to bat.
Axar Patels seems to have pulled his hamstring. The physio rushes onto the field and check on Axar. After a lengthy halt, the DC skipper stands back and returns to bat.
DC 120/4 (13.3 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Big over for DC
Tristan Stubbs and KL Rahul are forming a terrific partnership for Delhi Capitals. In the previous over of Rasikh Dar, the duo scored 16 runs. This included one boundary from both the batters. DC now need 59 off 42 balls to win the match.
DC 117/4 (13 overs)
Tristan Stubbs and KL Rahul are forming a terrific partnership for Delhi Capitals. In the previous over of Rasikh Dar, the duo scored 16 runs. This included one boundary from both the batters. DC now need 59 off 42 balls to win the match.
DC 117/4 (13 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: FOUR
FOUR!!! Axar Patel hits a boundary on Josh Hazelwood's delivery. He goes on the back foot and cuts it hard and wide of backward point, no chance for deep backward point to his left. In total, Hazlewood conceded seven runs. With this, DC cross the 100-run mark.
FOUR!!! Axar Patel hits a boundary on Josh Hazelwood's delivery. He goes on the back foot and cuts it hard and wide of backward point, no chance for deep backward point to his left. In total, Hazlewood conceded seven runs. With this, DC cross the 100-run mark.
DC 101/4 (12 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Krunal Pandya has given RCB the biggest breakthrough of the day as he dismissed KL Rahul for 57. Rahul hit it hard for a boundary but Virat Kohli came running and grabbed an excellent catch. The entire Chinnaswamy stadium erupts in celebration, while Anushka Sharma gives a standing ovation. Fourth wicket gone for DC.
OUT!!! Krunal Pandya has given RCB the biggest breakthrough of the day as he dismissed KL Rahul for 57. Rahul hit it hard for a boundary but Virat Kohli came running and grabbed an excellent catch. The entire Chinnaswamy stadium erupts in celebration, while Anushka Sharma gives a standing ovation. Fourth wicket gone for DC.
DC 87/4 (10.1 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Rahul hits 50
FIFTY!!! KL Rahul takes a double on Suyash Sharma's delivery and completes his half-century. He takes 30 balls to bring up his fifty. Terrific batting from the opener as DC are very well in the game.
FIFTY!!! KL Rahul takes a double on Suyash Sharma's delivery and completes his half-century. He takes 30 balls to bring up his fifty. Terrific batting from the opener as DC are very well in the game.
DC 80/3 (9.3 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Good over from Krunal
Krunal Pandya bowled an economical over and controlled the flow of runs. In his previous over, he conceded just six runs as RCB desperately look for another wicket at the earliest.
DC 76/3 (9 overs)
Krunal Pandya bowled an economical over and controlled the flow of runs. In his previous over, he conceded just six runs as RCB desperately look for another wicket at the earliest.
DC 76/3 (9 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Rahul nears 50
KL Rahul is playing mature cricket and taking Delhi Capitals ahead in the run chase. In the previous over of Suyash Sharma, he hammered two boundaries and breached the 40-run mark. He is now inching towards his half-century.
KL Rahul is playing mature cricket and taking Delhi Capitals ahead in the run chase. In the previous over of Suyash Sharma, he hammered two boundaries and breached the 40-run mark. He is now inching towards his half-century.
DC 70/3 (8 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: End of powerplay
The first six overs of Delhi Capitals' chase are done as RCB have perfectly dominated the show in the powerplay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets but KL Rahul has managed to bring DC out of trouble with his partnership with Tristan Stubbs. Both the batters will be crucial in the upcoming overs.
The first six overs of Delhi Capitals' chase are done as RCB have perfectly dominated the show in the powerplay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets but KL Rahul has managed to bring DC out of trouble with his partnership with Tristan Stubbs. Both the batters will be crucial in the upcoming overs.
DC 50/3 (6 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Rahul thrashes Hazlewood
KL Rahul is standing like a strong wall for Delhi Capitals and playing a good knock. In the previous over of Josh Hazlewood, the Bengaluru boy hit a maximum and two boundaries as the pacer leaked 14 runs. Three-down DC badly rely on the partnership between Rahul and Tristan Stubbs.
KL Rahul is standing like a strong wall for Delhi Capitals and playing a good knock. In the previous over of Josh Hazlewood, the Bengaluru boy hit a maximum and two boundaries as the pacer leaked 14 runs. Three-down DC badly rely on the partnership between Rahul and Tristan Stubbs.
DC 45/3 (5 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! What is happening here? Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes again in the same over and dismisses Sameer Rizvi for two. The ball hits the thick outside edge of Rizvi's bat as wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma makes no mistake and takes a good catch behind the stumps. Third wicket gone for DC as RCB are dominating this game.
OUT!!! What is happening here? Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes again in the same over and dismisses Sameer Rizvi for two. The ball hits the thick outside edge of Rizvi's bat as wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma makes no mistake and takes a good catch behind the stumps. Third wicket gone for DC as RCB are dominating this game.
DC 18/3 (2.5 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets his second wicket of the day and this time, he traps Karun Nair for five. Karun walks out of the crease and slashes at this short of a good length ball outside off. The ball flies off the outer half of the bat and Salt sprints to his left at deep backward point. Seeing this, Anushka Sharma gives a standing ovation and celebrates the wicket.
DC 16/2 (2.2 overs)
OUT!!! Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets his second wicket of the day and this time, he traps Karun Nair for five. Karun walks out of the crease and slashes at this short of a good length ball outside off. The ball flies off the outer half of the bat and Salt sprints to his left at deep backward point. Seeing this, Anushka Sharma gives a standing ovation and celebrates the wicket.
DC 16/2 (2.2 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: 13 runs off the over
Despite going one down in the first over, Delhi Capitals gain some momentum as KL Rahul and Karun Nair take on Josh Hazlewood. In the previous over of the pacer, the duo scored 13 runs. This included a six from Rahul and a boundary from Karun.
Despite going one down in the first over, Delhi Capitals gain some momentum as KL Rahul and Karun Nair take on Josh Hazlewood. In the previous over of the pacer, the duo scored 13 runs. This included a six from Rahul and a boundary from Karun.
DC 15/0 (2 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes in the first over and dismisses Pathum Nissanka for one. Bhuvi shits Nissanka on the pads as the on-field umpire signals LBW. The DRS also shows that the ball was actually hitting the stumps. First wicket gone for DC in the chase of 176 as Virat Kohli joyously celebrates the moment.
OUT!!! Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes in the first over and dismisses Pathum Nissanka for one. Bhuvi shits Nissanka on the pads as the on-field umpire signals LBW. The DRS also shows that the ball was actually hitting the stumps. First wicket gone for DC in the chase of 176 as Virat Kohli joyously celebrates the moment.
DC 2/1 (0.4 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: We are back
Hello and welcome to the second innings of the IPL 2026 match between RCB and DC. In the chase of 176, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka have opened the proceedings for DC. The openers will be eyeing some boundaries in the early stages of the game to gain the momentum. On the other hand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be bowling the first over for RCB.
Hello and welcome to the second innings of the IPL 2026 match between RCB and DC. In the chase of 176, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka have opened the proceedings for DC. The openers will be eyeing some boundaries in the early stages of the game to gain the momentum. On the other hand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be bowling the first over for RCB.
RCB vs DC Live: RCB 175/8 in 20 overs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have ended their innings at 175/8 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. For RCB, Phil Salt scored 63, while Tim David scored 26. For DC, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped two wickets each.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have ended their innings at 175/8 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. For RCB, Phil Salt scored 63, while Tim David scored 26. For DC, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped two wickets each.
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Krunal Pandya departs for 12 after getting run out by Lungi Ngidi. Playing a shot Ngidi's ball, Pandya runs for a single but Jitesh Sharma quickly completes his part but he fails to reach the spot on time. As a result, KL Rahul receives the ball and gives it back to Ngidi, who then removes the bails at the non-striker's end.
RCB 171/6 (19.3 overs)
OUT!!! Krunal Pandya departs for 12 after getting run out by Lungi Ngidi. Playing a shot Ngidi's ball, Pandya runs for a single but Jitesh Sharma quickly completes his part but he fails to reach the spot on time. As a result, KL Rahul receives the ball and gives it back to Ngidi, who then removes the bails at the non-striker's end.
RCB 171/6 (19.3 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Mukesh suffers injury
Oh No! Mukesh Kumar tries to take a good catch of Jitesh Sharma at the third-man region. however, Mukesh ends up injuring himself and his nose starts to bleed. The physio rushes to check on him and quickly takes him off the field.
Oh No! Mukesh Kumar tries to take a good catch of Jitesh Sharma at the third-man region. however, Mukesh ends up injuring himself and his nose starts to bleed. The physio rushes to check on him and quickly takes him off the field.
RCB 158/6 (17.2 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Kuldeep Yadav strikes again and dismisses Romario Shepherd for 1. Kuldeep hits directly onto the pads of Shepherd as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Despite going for the DRS review, the decision stays in the favour of DC as RCB go six down.
RCB 149/6 (16.3 overs)
OUT!!! Kuldeep Yadav strikes again and dismisses Romario Shepherd for 1. Kuldeep hits directly onto the pads of Shepherd as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Despite going for the DRS review, the decision stays in the favour of DC as RCB go six down.
RCB 149/6 (16.3 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Axar Patel, the captain, comes to DC's rescue and scalps the big wicket of Tim David for 26. Slows it up and bowls it wide for David to reach out. He can't get close to the ball, only manages to get a leading edge that lobs to T Natarajan. Fifth wicket gone for RCB.
RCB 146/5 (15.2 overs)
OUT!!! Axar Patel, the captain, comes to DC's rescue and scalps the big wicket of Tim David for 26. Slows it up and bowls it wide for David to reach out. He can't get close to the ball, only manages to get a leading edge that lobs to T Natarajan. Fifth wicket gone for RCB.
RCB 146/5 (15.2 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: 7 runs off the over
Tim David and Jitesh Sharma are forming a good partnership and taking four-down RCB ahead in the game. In the previous over of Mukesh Kumar, the duo scored seven runs. They will be aiming for some boundaries in the upcoming overs.
RCB 146/4 (15 overs)
Tim David and Jitesh Sharma are forming a good partnership and taking four-down RCB ahead in the game. In the previous over of Mukesh Kumar, the duo scored seven runs. They will be aiming for some boundaries in the upcoming overs.
RCB 146/4 (15 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Mukesh Kumar gets his first wicket and he traps RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, who departs for 8. Mukesh delivers an outside off ball, which hits the thick edge of Patidar's bat. Wicketkeeper KL Rahul then completes a simple catch behind the stumps as RCB lose their fourth wicket.
RCB 131/4 (12.4 overs)
OUT!!! Mukesh Kumar gets his first wicket and he traps RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, who departs for 8. Mukesh delivers an outside off ball, which hits the thick edge of Patidar's bat. Wicketkeeper KL Rahul then completes a simple catch behind the stumps as RCB lose their fourth wicket.
RCB 131/4 (12.4 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: David goes crazy
WOAH! Despite losing the wicket of Phil Salt, RCB are refusing to slow down as Tim David is dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Lungi Ngidi, the Australia star hit a six and a boundary as the pacer leaked 12 runs. With this, David also completed his 1,000 runs in the IPL.
WOAH! Despite losing the wicket of Phil Salt, RCB are refusing to slow down as Tim David is dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Lungi Ngidi, the Australia star hit a six and a boundary as the pacer leaked 12 runs. With this, David also completed his 1,000 runs in the IPL.
RCB 122/3 (12 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! After getting hit for a six, Kuldeep Yadav makes a brilliant comeback to dismiss Phil Salt for 63. Salt hits it hard for a six but fails to time the shot as Tristan Stubbs completes a good catch at the long-off. A big wicket gone for RCB as Rajat Patidar now needs to form a partnership with Tim David.
RCB 105/3 (10.4 overs)
OUT!!! After getting hit for a six, Kuldeep Yadav makes a brilliant comeback to dismiss Phil Salt for 63. Salt hits it hard for a six but fails to time the shot as Tristan Stubbs completes a good catch at the long-off. A big wicket gone for RCB as Rajat Patidar now needs to form a partnership with Tim David.
RCB 105/3 (10.4 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: OUT
OUT!!! Axar Patel draws the second blood for DC as he dismisses Devdutt Padikkal for 18. Padikkal tries to go for big hit but his shot lands into the hands of David Miller at the long-on. Second wicket gone for RCB.
OUT!!! Axar Patel draws the second blood for DC as he dismisses Devdutt Padikkal for 18. Padikkal tries to go for big hit but his shot lands into the hands of David Miller at the long-on. Second wicket gone for RCB.
RCB 99/2 (10 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Salt hits 50
FIFTY!!! Phil Salt hammered a huge six on Kuldeep Yadav's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his second half-century of the season and he brings it up in 30 balls. Terrific batting.
FIFTY!!! Phil Salt hammered a huge six on Kuldeep Yadav's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his second half-century of the season and he brings it up in 30 balls. Terrific batting.
RCB 87/1 (8.2 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Salt nears 50
Despite losing the wicket of Virat Kohli, RCB are still enjoying the momentum as Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal are forming a good partnership. Salt has breached the 40-run mark and now inching towards his half-century.
RCB 79/1 (8 overs)
Despite losing the wicket of Virat Kohli, RCB are still enjoying the momentum as Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal are forming a good partnership. Salt has breached the 40-run mark and now inching towards his half-century.
RCB 79/1 (8 overs)
IPL 2026 Live Score: OUT
OUT!!! Lungi Ngidi strikes for Delhi Capitals as he dismisses Virat Kohli for 19. Scrambled seam delivery on a length outside off, Kohli shimmies down the track to try and go over the infield. Gets the placement wrong and picks out Nissanka at deep cover. First wicket gone for RCB.
RCB 52/1 (5.1 overs)
OUT!!! Lungi Ngidi strikes for Delhi Capitals as he dismisses Virat Kohli for 19. Scrambled seam delivery on a length outside off, Kohli shimmies down the track to try and go over the infield. Gets the placement wrong and picks out Nissanka at deep cover. First wicket gone for RCB.
RCB 52/1 (5.1 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: RCB go past 50
Phil Salt goes crazy and unleashes his wrath on Auqib Nabi Dar. In the previous over of the pacer, Salt hammered two boundaries and a six as Nabi leaked 18 runs. With this, RCB also went past the 50-run mark.
RCB 52/0 (5 overs)
Phil Salt goes crazy and unleashes his wrath on Auqib Nabi Dar. In the previous over of the pacer, Salt hammered two boundaries and a six as Nabi leaked 18 runs. With this, RCB also went past the 50-run mark.
RCB 52/0 (5 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Kohli eyes big feat
Currently, Virat Kohli is second highest run-scorer in the powerplay of IPL 2026 with 160 runs. If he scores 19 runs more, he will surpass Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to take the top spot. Sooryavanshi is first with 179 runs in the powerplay so far.
Currently, Virat Kohli is second highest run-scorer in the powerplay of IPL 2026 with 160 runs. If he scores 19 runs more, he will surpass Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to take the top spot. Sooryavanshi is first with 179 runs in the powerplay so far.
RCB 34/0 (4 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: 8 runs off the over
Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are forming a good opening partnership and providing RCB with the momentum. In the second over by Mukesh Kumar, the duo scored eight runs. This included a boundary from Kohli.
Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are forming a good opening partnership and providing RCB with the momentum. In the second over by Mukesh Kumar, the duo scored eight runs. This included a boundary from Kohli.
RCB 21/0 (2 overs)
RCB vs DC Live: Terrific start for RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are off to a terrific start against Delhi Capitals. In the first over by Auqib Nabi, the duo of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli scored 13 runs. This include one boundary from both the batters. Nabi, who was bought by DC for Rs 8.4 crore, is eyeing some wickets in the early stages.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are off to a terrific start against Delhi Capitals. In the first over by Auqib Nabi, the duo of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli scored 13 runs. This include one boundary from both the batters. Nabi, who was bought by DC for Rs 8.4 crore, is eyeing some wickets in the early stages.
RCB 13/0 (1 over)
RCB vs DC Live: We are underway
The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals finally begins. For RCB, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt will be opening the proceedings. On the other hand, Auqib Nabi will be bowling the first over for DC.
The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals finally begins. For RCB, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt will be opening the proceedings. On the other hand, Auqib Nabi will be bowling the first over for DC.
IPL 2026 Live Score: Pitch report
"It's an afternoon game here at the Chinnaswamy. I tell you what, it's so hot. I spotted a few clouds, actually, and there's a slight breeze. The hope is that it'll still be on when this one begins. Let's get to the dimensions. Sixes galore here and more in the middle this time around. No real bias, just one metre in terms of square hitting (65m and 64m). And 73m down the ground. That's not a lot for these guys these days. Now, look at the surface. Again, I'll say it looks good. Looks very similar to the previous wicket they've played on here, a little bit drier, a little bit less grass. And obviously because it's a day game, expect it to be a bit slower. Expect the spinners to come into it," reckon Pommie Mbangwa and Faf du Plessis.
"It's an afternoon game here at the Chinnaswamy. I tell you what, it's so hot. I spotted a few clouds, actually, and there's a slight breeze. The hope is that it'll still be on when this one begins. Let's get to the dimensions. Sixes galore here and more in the middle this time around. No real bias, just one metre in terms of square hitting (65m and 64m). And 73m down the ground. That's not a lot for these guys these days. Now, look at the surface. Again, I'll say it looks good. Looks very similar to the previous wicket they've played on here, a little bit drier, a little bit less grass. And obviously because it's a day game, expect it to be a bit slower. Expect the spinners to come into it," reckon Pommie Mbangwa and Faf du Plessis.
RCB vs DC Live: RCB achieve big feat
This is Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 100th game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium - the first team to feature in 100 games at a venue in the IPL. The second on the list is KKR with 98 IPL games at Eden Gardens.
This is Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 100th game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium - the first team to feature in 100 games at a venue in the IPL. The second on the list is KKR with 98 IPL games at Eden Gardens.
IPL 2026 Live Score: RCB's Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood.
IPL 2026 Live Score: DC's Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
RCB vs DC Live: Here's what Patidar said at the toss
"I am happy because we wanted to bat first. We'll look to post a good total on the board. We have this (green) jersey to encourage. We are playing with the same side," said RCB skipper Rajat Patidar.
"I am happy because we wanted to bat first. We'll look to post a good total on the board. We have this (green) jersey to encourage. We are playing with the same side," said RCB skipper Rajat Patidar.
RCB vs DC Live: Here's what Axar said at the toss
"I am going to bowl first. The wicket looks nice and hard. Since it's a day game, it might be a bit slow. Also, Chinnaswamy is usually a chasing ground, so we would like to chase. That's why we decided to bowl first. We are going with the same XI. (On having a long break) If you're winning, the break would be bad. But since we lost the last two matches, the break helped us regroup. Now we are back together as a unit and ready to start with fresh momentum. Obviously we are looking at the opposition but we are focusing on our own strengths and sticking to our plans. We'll follow our plans and see what happens," said DC skipper Axar Patel.
"I am going to bowl first. The wicket looks nice and hard. Since it's a day game, it might be a bit slow. Also, Chinnaswamy is usually a chasing ground, so we would like to chase. That's why we decided to bowl first. We are going with the same XI. (On having a long break) If you're winning, the break would be bad. But since we lost the last two matches, the break helped us regroup. Now we are back together as a unit and ready to start with fresh momentum. Obviously we are looking at the opposition but we are focusing on our own strengths and sticking to our plans. We'll follow our plans and see what happens," said DC skipper Axar Patel.
RCB vs DC Live: Toss
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel wins the toss, opts to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match on Saturday.
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel wins the toss, opts to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match on Saturday.
IPL 2026 Live Score: Big Virat Kohli boost
A great news for all the RCB fans out there as Virat Kohli seems to be fit. Kohli, who played as an impact player in the previous game, can be seen practising without any bandage support and looking very fit. Hopefully, he will be out there to field as well.
A great news for all the RCB fans out there as Virat Kohli seems to be fit. Kohli, who played as an impact player in the previous game, can be seen practising without any bandage support and looking very fit. Hopefully, he will be out there to field as well.
RCB vs DC Live: RCB ready for the game
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RCB vs DC Live: Tough job for skipper Axar
Skipper Axar Patel too has been a big letdown this season, managing just three wickets and as many runs across four matches. Similarly, inconsistency plagues them in bowling too. Star left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav looks totally out of sorts having taken just three wickets after leaking nearly 10 runs an over, while pacers Mukesh Kumar and T Natarajan's good moments have been few and far between.
Skipper Axar Patel too has been a big letdown this season, managing just three wickets and as many runs across four matches. Similarly, inconsistency plagues them in bowling too. Star left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav looks totally out of sorts having taken just three wickets after leaking nearly 10 runs an over, while pacers Mukesh Kumar and T Natarajan's good moments have been few and far between.
IPL 2026 Live Score: DC need to bounce back
Delhi Capitals are still searching for capable shoulders to scaffold their batting. They have some experienced batters such as KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller and Nitish Rana but none of them have been consistent so far, and even a fifth place on the table with four points looks like an exaggeration at this point.
Delhi Capitals are still searching for capable shoulders to scaffold their batting. They have some experienced batters such as KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller and Nitish Rana but none of them have been consistent so far, and even a fifth place on the table with four points looks like an exaggeration at this point.
RCB vs DC Live Updates: Hazleowood On Kohli's Fitness
"He brings great energy and is one of our best fielders, so we'd love to have him fully out there. Knowing him, he's not one to sit back, he always wants to be involved and make an impact," said the Australian.
Virat Kohli only played as an Impact Player in the last game. There isn't absolute clarity on his role for the franchise for the Delhi match. Here's what Josh Hazlewood said on Kohli:
IPL 2026 Live: RCB To Go 'Green' Against DC
As RCB players arrive on the field for their 100th home game at Chinnaswamy, they will be wearing the alternate green jerseys as part of their 'Green Initiative'. The Bengaluru side is currently second in the points table, with just one loss from the first five games.
As RCB players arrive on the field for their 100th home game at Chinnaswamy, they will be wearing the alternate green jerseys as part of their 'Green Initiative'. The Bengaluru side is currently second in the points table, with just one loss from the first five games.
RCB vs DC: RCB Set To Compete Unique 'Century' At Chinnaswamy
The clash against the Delhi Capitals for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be the 100th game at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. No other IPL team has managed to play 100 games in its home venue yet, with RCB becoming the first one to do so!
The clash against the Delhi Capitals for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be the 100th game at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. No other IPL team has managed to play 100 games in its home venue yet, with RCB becoming the first one to do so!
RCB vs DC Live: RCB's strong batting
Focus has largely remained on Virat Kohli, and the batting talisman has not disappointed his fans either, holding the Orange Cap for the time being. But even Kohli would acknowledge that the RCB batting no longer solely depends on him. Skipper Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt and Tim David have all left their indelible marks on RCB's victories this season.
Focus has largely remained on Virat Kohli, and the batting talisman has not disappointed his fans either, holding the Orange Cap for the time being. But even Kohli would acknowledge that the RCB batting no longer solely depends on him. Skipper Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt and Tim David have all left their indelible marks on RCB's victories this season.
RCB vs DC Live: RCB - the favourites
Almost a month into IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have evolved into the most complete unit in the competition and they will be eager to strengthen their hold on this tag when they face the struggling Delhi Capitals.
Almost a month into IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have evolved into the most complete unit in the competition and they will be eager to strengthen their hold on this tag when they face the struggling Delhi Capitals.
RCB vs DC Live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, straight from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, straight from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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Published: April 18, 2026 13:31 IST
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