Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 witnessed a high-voltage encounter as Delhi Capitals (DC) faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. This fixture carried immense importance, not only for the points table but also for the intense rivalry that has built over the years between these two sides.

Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, entered the contest with a balanced mix of power-hitters and quality bowlers. On the other hand, Faf du Plessis’ RCB came with their classic batting firepower of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Rajat Patidar, supported by the pace of Mohammed Siraj.

Fans were treated to a roller-coaster of emotions as the clash turned into a thriller, filled with early breakthroughs, crucial partnerships, and a nail-biting finish. Let’s dive into the Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match scorecard to understand how the game unfolded.

Match Info 

• Tournament: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
  
• Match: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
  
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
  
• Format: T20 (20 overs per side)
  
• Captains: Rishabh Pant (DC), Faf du Plessis (RCB)
  

Delhi Capitals Squad – IPL 2025

Player	Role
David Warner	Batsman
Prithvi Shaw	Batsman
Rishabh Pant (C & WK)	Batsman/WK
Mitchell Marsh	All-rounder
Tristan Stubbs	Batsman
Axar Patel	All-rounder
Kuldeep Yadav	Bowler
Anrich Nortje	Bowler
Khaleel Ahmed	Bowler
Mukesh Kumar	Bowler

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad – IPL 2025

Player	Role
Faf du Plessis (C)	Batsman
Virat Kohli	Batsman
Glenn Maxwell	All-rounder
Rajat Patidar	Batsman
Dinesh Karthik (WK)	Batsman/WK
Mahipal Lomror	All-rounder
Mohammed Siraj	Bowler
Reece Topley	Bowler
Karn Sharma	Bowler
Vyshak Vijaykumar	Bowler
Akash Deep	Bowler

Match Timeline – Over by Over Highlights

Powerplay (0–6 Overs)

Delhi Capitals started aggressively with David Warner and Prithvi Shaw attacking RCB pacers. RCB responded with Mohammed Siraj striking early to remove Shaw, but DC kept the run rate high.

Middle Overs (7–15 Overs)

Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Marsh built a strong partnership, keeping the momentum alive. For RCB, Karn Sharma’s spin provided breakthroughs, slowing down DC’s scoring rate.

Death Overs (16–20 Overs)

Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel added crucial runs in the final overs, pushing DC to a competitive total. In reply, RCB’s chase revolved around Virat Kohli and Maxwell, but DC bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Nortje held their nerve in the death overs.

Full Scorecard – Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard

Delhi Capitals Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
David Warner	45	28	6	2	160.71
Prithvi Shaw	12	10	2	0	120.00
Rishabh Pant (C & WK)	38	26	4	2	146.15
Mitchell Marsh	42	30	3	2	140.00
Tristan Stubbs	28*	16	2	2	175.00
Axar Patel	20*	12	1	1	166.67
Extras	15
Total	200/5 (20 overs)

RCB Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Mohammed Siraj	4	38	1	9.50
Reece Topley	4	42	1	10.50
Karn Sharma	4	30	2	7.50
Vyshak Vijaykumar	4	45	1	11.25
Glenn Maxwell	4	45	0	11.25

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Faf du Plessis (C)	34	22	5	1	154.55
Virat Kohli	65	41	8	2	158.54
Glenn Maxwell	28	18	3	1	155.56
Rajat Patidar	22	16	2	1	137.50
Dinesh Karthik (WK)	19*	12	2	1	158.33
Mahipal Lomror	12	10	1	0	120.00
Extras	10
Total	190/5 (20 overs)

DC Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Anrich Nortje	4	37	2	9.25
Khaleel Ahmed	4	34	1	8.50
Kuldeep Yadav	4	28	2	7.00
Axar Patel	4	36	0	9.00
Mukesh Kumar	4	55	0	13.75

Key Records from the Match

• Highest Individual Score: Virat Kohli – 65 runs (RCB)
  
• Best Bowling Figures: Kuldeep Yadav – 2/28 (DC)
  
• Most Sixes: Rishabh Pant (2) & Virat Kohli (2)
  
• Key Partnership: Kohli & Maxwell – 55 runs
  
• Player of the Match: Rishabh Pant (DC)
  

Match Flow Analysis

The game was evenly balanced till the 15th over of RCB’s innings. Virat Kohli’s masterclass gave them hope, but Delhi’s Kuldeep Yadav’s spin and Nortje’s pace proved decisive. DC’s disciplined bowling at the death turned the game in their favor, despite Kohli’s brilliance.

Conclusion 

Delhi Capitals held their nerve in the death overs to clinch a thrilling win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With this victory, DC moved up in the IPL 2025 points table, strengthening their playoff chances, while RCB’s inconsistency continued to hurt their campaign. The Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match scorecard highlighted the value of middle-order partnerships and effective death bowling in T20 cricket.