75 All Out! RCB Storm To 2nd Biggest Win Over DC, Jump To No. 2 In Points Table

Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a dominant performance against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026, registering one of the biggest victories in IPL history. The match, played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, saw RCB completely outplay Delhi in all departments.

Delhi Capitals Collapse for 75

Delhi Capitals had a disastrous start to their innings and never recovered. The team lost early wickets, including debutant Sahil Parakh and KL Rahul, who was dismissed for just 1 run despite scoring a big century in the previous match.

A quick succession of wickets followed, with players like Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel, and Nitish Rana departing cheaply. At one point, Delhi were reduced to a shocking 8/6.

Abishek Porel tried to stabilise the innings with a fighting knock, scoring 30 runs, while David Miller added 19. Kyle Jamieson also chipped in with 12 runs, but the team was eventually bowled out for just 75 runs.

On the bowling side, Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up 3 wickets, while Josh Hazlewood led the attack with an impressive four-wicket haul.

RCB Chase Down Target in Style

Chasing a small target, RCB made it look effortless. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 23, while Devdutt Padikkal played an aggressive innings, scoring 34 runs off just 13 balls.
RCB chased down the target in just 7 overs, winning the match by 9 wickets and showcasing complete dominance.

Second Biggest Win in IPL History

This victory stands as the second biggest win in IPL history in terms of balls remaining. RCB finished the match with 81 balls to spare.

The record list includes:

• Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2008): 87 balls remaining
• RCB vs Delhi Capitals (2026): 81 balls remaining
• Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (2021): 70 balls remaining
• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024): 62 balls remaining

RCB Strengthen Their Position

In the current Indian Premier League 2026 points table, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have strengthened their position at No. 2 with 12 points from 8 matches, winning 6 and losing 2. With an impressive net run rate of +1.919, RCB are emerging as one of the strongest contenders this season, just behind Punjab Kings, who lead the table. RCB's recent performances show strong momentum, with multiple wins in their last few matches, indicating consistency in both batting and bowling. Their dominant victory over Delhi Capitals has further boosted their standing, putting them in a solid position as the tournament heads into a crucial phase.

A One-Sided Contest

The match turned out to be a one-sided affair, with Delhi Capitals struggling from the very beginning. RCB, on the other hand, executed their plans perfectly, making it one of the most memorable wins of the season.

This game will be remembered not just for the margin of victory, but also for the complete dominance shown by RCB.