RCB vs DC Match 26 Results

2:31 PM IST Experience made the difference - Chasing 176, DC were rocked early as Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck thrice in the Powerplay. KL Rahul then steadied the ship and pulled DC out of early trouble. It was looking comfortable for the Capitals until Rahul’s departure gave RCB an opening. At one stage, it did not seem like the game would get this close, with just 59 needed off the last 7 overs, but credit to RCB for applying the squeeze and Axar Patel's tryst with cramps also had a part to play. Thankfully for DC, Miller came through for them and took them past the finishing line.

2:30 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Tristan Stubbs wins the award for his match-winning knock of 60* off 47 balls. He says he wasn’t quite ready when he had to walk in at 18 for 3, but kept it simple by focusing on watching the ball. Coming in early, he felt the last couple of overs of the Powerplay were an opportunity to be aggressive, but with KL Rahul going well and keeping the momentum, he was happy to give him most of the strike. On the pitch, he says it wasn’t turning much, but it was slightly slow and low. Speaking about the finish alongside David Miller, he says the thought was to stay in the game with a couple of big hits, believing that even if it went deep, they could get what was required in the final over. Tristan adds that he always believed they would get over the line, even if he wasn’t sure how, and credits Miller, saying finishing games like that is his bread and butter.

2:29 PM IST DC restricted RCB effectively - After being asked to bat first, it was an unusually slow start for RCB, as their openers took time to come to terms with the surface. Phil Salt then got going and brought up his second fifty of the season, with RCB clear in their intent, given the batting depth they possess. DC made a conscious effort to keep the ball away from the batters' arc, which proved effective, and it allowed them to chip away at the wickets. They even closed out the innings strongly, with just 2 boundaries (1 four and 1 six) coming in the last 5 overs.

2:28 PM IST Redemption for Miller - Miller comes up clutch and seals it for the Capitals. A sense of relief on his face, as if he has buried the ghosts of the past. With this win, the Capitals move up to the 4th spot in the standings. RCB's party for their 100th IPL home game, on the occasion of their annual Green Day, has been spoiled by DC. They will, however, take heart from the fight shown with the ball.

2:26 PM IST We shift to Hyderabad - That’s a wrap from Bengaluru, but we now move to Hyderabad, where the second game of the day is already underway. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have been asked to bat first by the Chennai Super Kings. The home side has blazed away to a strong start. You can switch tabs and follow all the action there. Cheers!