Delhi Capitals suffered a historic defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 27, 2026. They recorded the lowest powerplay score in IPL history, managing just 13 runs for six wickets. The match took place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Delhi Capitals scored only 75 runs in total, marking their third-lowest score in IPL history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down this target without losing a wicket, winning by nine wickets with a massive 81 balls to spare.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar excelled with the ball, taking three wickets for just five runs in three overs. Josh Hazlewood was even more impressive, claiming four wickets for eight runs in his three overs. Their performance dismantled the Delhi batting lineup.
Virat Kohli made history during the match by becoming the first batter in IPL history to reach 9,000 runs. This achievement stood out amid Delhi’s struggles. Currently, Delhi Capitals sit sixth on the points table while Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupy second place.
Overall, Delhi Capitals have won only 13 out of 34 matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This defeat marks their biggest loss in IPL history in terms of balls remaining.
Parth Jindal, a key figure at Delhi Capitals, emphasized the need for unity and improvement. “Time to turn the heat on @DelhiCapitals we all know how good this squad is – time to be together, time to play together and time to bring our best cricket to the @IPL – this is where our season truly begins,” he stated.
The loss adds pressure on Delhi Capitals as they look to recover from a poor start to their season. Observers are keenly watching how they will respond in upcoming matches.
