Delhi Capitals suffered a historic defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 27, 2026. They recorded the lowest powerplay score in IPL history, scoring just 13 runs for six wickets. The team ended up bowled out for only 75 runs, marking their third-lowest total in IPL history.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by nine wickets. They chased down the target of 76 runs without losing a wicket and had a massive 81 balls to spare. This victory solidified RCB’s position as one of the top teams this season.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood dominated with the ball. Kumar took three wickets for just five runs in three overs. Hazlewood followed suit by claiming four wickets for only eight runs in his three overs.
Virat Kohli also made history during this match. He became the first batter in IPL history to reach 9,000 runs. His performance helped RCB secure their place as second on the points table.
Delhi Capitals currently sit sixth on the table, struggling to defend big totals this season. They have won only 13 out of their last 34 matches against RCB, who have claimed victory in 20 of those encounters.
“Delhi Capitals slumped to their biggest defeat in IPL history in terms of balls remaining,” stated an analyst after the match. Parth Jindal, a key figure within the franchise, urged his players to rally together and improve their performance moving forward.
As the season progresses, Delhi Capitals must address their batting woes. Observers suggest that a turnaround is essential if they want to remain competitive in IPL 2026.
