Delhi Capitals Cricket vs Royal Challengers Cricket Match Scorecard

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – a rivalry that ignites every IPL season with fireworks, heartbreaks, and unforgettable drama! From super-over thrillers to last-ball chokes, Kohli’s masterclasses to Starc’s thunderbolts, these two powerhouses deliver pure cricket magic. Buckle up for the ultimate showdown between Delhi’s comeback kings and Bengaluru’s bold lions

Latest Matches

Tournament	Venue	Date	Toss	Delhi Capitals Score	Royal Challengers Bengaluru Score	Result	Series	Player of the Match
Indian Premier League	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	Apr 27, 2025	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (field)	162/8 (20 overs)	165/4 (18.3 overs)	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wkts	Indian Premier League	Krunal Pandya (RCB)
Indian Premier League	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	Apr 10, 2025	Delhi Capitals (field)	169/4 (17.5 overs)	163/7 (20 overs)	Delhi Capitals won by 6 wkts	Indian Premier League	KL Rahul (DC)
Indian Premier League	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	May 12, 2024	Delhi Capitals (field)	140 (19.1 overs)	187/9 (20 overs)	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 47 runs	Indian Premier League	Cameron Green (RCB)
Indian Premier League	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	May 6, 2023	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (bat)	187/3 (16.4 overs)	181/4 (20 overs)	Delhi Capitals won by 7 wkts	Indian Premier League	Phil Salt (DC)
Indian Premier League	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	Apr 15, 2023	Delhi Capitals (field)	151/9 (20 overs)	174/6 (20 overs)	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs	Indian Premier League	Virat Kohli (RCB)
Indian Premier League	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	Apr 16, 2022	Delhi Capitals (field)	173/7 (20 overs)	189/5 (20 overs)	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 16 runs	Indian Premier League	Dinesh Karthik (RCB)
Indian Premier League	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	Apr 27, 2021	Delhi Capitals (field)	170/4 (20 overs)	171/5 (20 overs)	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 1 run	Indian Premier League	AB de Villiers (RCB)

Team Strength Comparison

Category	Delhi Capitals (DC) Strengths & Key Players	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Strengths & Key Players	Edge	Why It Matters
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL)	12 wins out of 33 matches (RCB lead 20-12, 1 NR)	Dominant record: 20 wins, higher avg scores when batting first	RCB	RCB have historically outplayed DC in clutch moments
Batting Firepower	Explosive top-order: KL Rahul (wk), Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller	Star-studded: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jordan Cox, Tim David	Slight RCB	RCB’s consistency + Kohli’s big-match aura gives slight advantage
All-Round Balance	Axar Patel (spin all-rounder & leader), Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Ajay Mandal	Krunal Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh	Even	Both sides packed with versatile match-winners for spin & seam options
Pace Attack	Mitchell Starc (death specialist), T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson	Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Duffy	RCB	RCB’s variety & experience in powerplay/death overs stand out
Spin Options	Kuldeep Yadav (wrist-spin wizard), Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam	Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Krunal Pandya	DC	Kuldeep’s wicket-taking ability tips it for DC on turning tracks
Wicket-Keeping & Finishing	KL Rahul (reliable keeper-batter), Tristan Stubbs (finisher)	Phil Salt/Jitesh Sharma (aggressive keepers), Tim David (power-hitter)	Even	Both have dynamic keepers who can anchor or explode
Leadership & Momentum	Axar Patel (calm, tactical captain) – rebuilding phase post-2025	Rajat Patidar (c) – defending champions with winning mentality	RCB	Title defense + momentum gives RCB psychological edge
Recent Form Insight	Strong chases & middle-order depth; won key 2025 clashes	Championship pedigree; recent wins often by big margins	RCB	RCB’s current vibe as defending champs makes them slight favourites

Most Memorable Match – The Epic Thriller!

Rank	Match Details	Venue & Date	Key Drama & Scoreline	Hero / Turning Point	Why It’s Legendary
1	IPL 2021 – Ahmedabad Thriller	Narendra Modi Stadium, Apr 27, 2021	RCB 171/5 (20) → DC 170/4 (20) → RCB won by 1 run!	AB de Villiers’ cameo; DC needed 6 off last ball, fell short by 1	Closest finish ever in rivalry – absolute heartbreak for DC chasers
2	IPL 2013 – Super Over Classic	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 2013	Match tied → RCB won Super Over	Chris Gayle fireworks; Super Over drama	Rare super over; high-scoring tie turned epic decider
3	IPL 2020 – Do-or-Die Chase	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, Nov 2, 2020	RCB 152/7 (20) → DC 154/4 (19) → DC won by 6 wkts	Axar Patel & Ashish Nehra magic; clinical chase	Playoff implications; DC snatched victory from jaws of defeat
4	IPL 2018 – Delhi High-Score Fest	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, 2018	High-octane batting battle; RCB chased big (exact thriller noted in iconic lists)	Explosive knocks from both sides	Power-hitting showcase; fans on feet till end
5	IPL 2008 – Glenn McGrath Masterclass	Early IPL era clash	McGrath’s lethal spell dismantled RCB batting lineup	Glenn McGrath’s swing & pace	Vintage bowling masterclass in rivalry’s early days
6	IPL 2021 Close Call (another angle)	Multiple mentions	DC dominating but collapsed late; RCB stole it	Late collapse drama	“6 needed off last ball” choke – fans still talk about it
7	Recent Nail-Biter (IPL 2025 vibes)	Arun Jaitley / Chinnaswamy	Tight chases & big overs; e.g., close wins by small margins	Modern stars like Kohli, Rahul in thrillers	Keeps the rivalry alive with fresh fireworks

The Day the Rivalry Was Born

On April 30 2008 at Feroz Shah Kotla the Delhi Capitals Cricket versus Royal Challengers Cricket rivalry exploded into life. Delhi Daredevils hammered 191 for five with Gautam Gambhir smashing 86 off 54 and Shikhar Dhawan blasting 50. Glenn McGrath then unleashed four for 29 the first four wicket haul in IPL history. Royal Challengers Bangalore fought to 181 for five led by Jacques Kallis 54 but fell ten runs short in a thriller packed with aggression and pressure.

Category	Record	Player / Team	Highlight / Interesting Fact
Highest Team Score	191/5 in 20 overs	Delhi Daredevils	Set massive total on slow pitch
Top Batsman	86 off 54 balls	Gautam Gambhir	11 fours 1 six aggressive square cuts
Top Bowler	4/29 in 4 overs	Glenn McGrath	First ever 4-wicket haul in IPL history
Man of the Match	Glenn McGrath	Delhi Daredevils	Broke chase with early double strike
Best Partnership	98 runs	Gambhir & Dhawan	Blasted 100 in just 10 overs
Highest Chase Attempt	181/5	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Kallis 54 Dravid 38 fell agonizingly short
Key Pressure Moment	Powerplay collapse	McGrath’s 3rd over	Removed Taylor & Jaffer with top edges
Record Broken	First 4-wicket spell	Glenn McGrath	Changed IPL bowling forever

When Virat Kohli Turned the Heat Up and Delhi Fought Back

On May 10 2013 at Feroz Shah Kotla the Delhi Capitals Cricket versus Royal Challengers Cricket rivalry saw Virat Kohli turn the heat up. RCB skipper blasted 99 off 58 balls with ten fours and four sixes but a run out on the final ball denied his maiden IPL century. He teamed with AB de Villiers 32 not out to post 183 for four. Delhi Daredevils fought back reaching 179 for seven led by Unmukt Chand 41 but Jaydev Unadkat five for 25 delivered a four run win for RCB in a clash full of aggression and pressure moments.

Category	Record	Player / Team	Highlight / Interesting Fact
Highest Team Score	183/4 in 20 overs	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Kohli de Villiers explosion in last four overs
Top Batsman	99 off 58 balls	Virat Kohli	10 fours 4 sixes run out one short of maiden ton
Top Bowler	5/25 in 4 overs	Jaydev Unadkat	Injury return hero took four in death overs
Man of the Match	Jaydev Unadkat	Royal Challengers Bangalore	First five wicket haul that broke Delhi chase
Best Partnership	77 runs last 4 overs	Kohli & AB de Villiers	Six sixes seven fours turned slow start into thriller
Highest Chase Attempt	179/7	Delhi Daredevils	Unmukt Chand 41 Rohrer 32 nearly pulled off miracle
Key Pressure Moment	Final ball run out	Virat Kohli	Heartbreak denied century yet set up four run win
Record Broken	Highest score vs DD	Virat Kohli	Changed rivalry forever with near ton aggression
Tactical Masterclass	Death over yorkers	Jaydev Unadkat	Dismantled Morkel Pathan finish to defend 183

The 2020-2022 Thrillers Where One Run or One Wicket Decided Everything

During the 2020 to 2022 seasons the Delhi Capitals Cricket versus Royal Challengers Cricket rivalry produced multiple thrillers where one run or one wicket decided everything. The standout came on April 27 2021 at Narendra Modi Stadium when Royal Challengers Bangalore posted 171 for five on AB de Villiers 75 not out off 42 balls. Delhi Capitals replied with 170 for four thanks to Rishabh Pant 58 not out and Shimron Hetmyer 53 not out. Mohammed Siraj defended the final over perfectly leaving Delhi one run short after they needed six off the last delivery in a clash packed with aggression and unbearable pressure moments.

Category	Record	Player / Team	Highlight / Interesting Fact
Highest Team Score	171/5 in 20 overs	Royal Challengers Bangalore	AB de Villiers 75* powered late blast with 5 sixes
Top Batsman	75* off 42 balls	AB de Villiers	3 fours 5 sixes plus reached 5000 IPL runs milestone
Top Bowler	2/37 in 4 overs	Harshal Patel	Removed Stoinis with sharp catch by de Villiers
Man of the Match	AB de Villiers	Royal Challengers Bangalore	75* plus three stunning catches changed the game
Best Partnership	78 runs	Pant & Hetmyer	50 came in just 32 balls with four sixes in 18th over
Highest Chase Attempt	170/4	Delhi Capitals	Hetmyer smashed 53 off 25 nearly stole the win
Key Pressure Moment	Final over drama	Mohammed Siraj	Conceded only 4 off first four then Pant needed 6 off last ball but fell short by 1
Record Broken	Closest margin	RCB win by 1 run	Tightest finish in entire DC vs RCB rivalry history
Tactical Masterclass	Death over defence	Mohammed Siraj	Held nerve under lights with no dew to protect 13 runs
Interesting Fact	Three catches	AB de Villiers	Dismissed Shaw Stoinis and created pressure all night

The 2023-2025 Chapters and the Latest Scorecards That Keep the War Alive

During the 2023-2025 seasons the Delhi Capitals versus Royal Challengers rivalry stayed fierce. The latest chapter on April 27 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium saw Delhi post 162 for eight. RCB crashed to 26 for three but Virat Kohli’s 51 and Krunal Pandya’s 73 not out forged a record 119-run stand. Tim David smashed 19 off five to chase 163 in 18.3 overs for six-wicket win with nine balls spare. Krunal’s all-round show with one for 28 kept the war alive packed with aggression and pressure moments.

Category	Record	Player / Team	Highlight / Interesting Fact
Highest Team Score	165/4 in 18.3 overs	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Clinical chase under dew with nine balls to spare
Top Batsman	73* off 47 balls	Krunal Pandya (RCB)	5 fours 4 sixes turned 26/3 collapse into victory
Top Bowler	3/33 in 4 overs	Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)	Dismantled DC middle order with three big wickets
Man of the Match	Krunal Pandya	Royal Challengers Bangalore	73* plus 1/28 his second IPL fifty all-round hero
Best Partnership	119 runs	Kohli & Krunal Pandya	Record for 4th wicket or lower in entire IPL 2025
Highest Chase Attempt	163/4 successful	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Completed with 6 wickets in hand and 9 balls left
Key Pressure Moment	Early collapse 26/3	RCB powerplay	Axar Patel took two quick wickets before recovery
Record Broken	119-run stand	Kohli & Pandya	Highest partnership for 4th wicket or lower in 2025
Tactical Masterclass	Death-over fireworks	Tim David (RCB)	Blasted 19 off 5 with three fours one six to finish
Interesting Fact	6th away win record	Royal Challengers Bangalore	RCB unbeaten in all away chases this IPL season

Conclusion

DC vs RCB isn’t just a match – it’s a clash of eras, egos, and explosive talent. Whether RCB’s championship pedigree prevails or DC’s hunger flips the script, one thing’s certain: expect edge-of-seat action, big sixes, and memories that last forever. The rivalry lives on – who’s your winner this time?