DC vs RCB, IPL 2025 Match 46 Highlights: Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya Slam Fifties As RCB Beat Delhi Capitals By 6 Wickets

DC vs RCB (Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru), IPL 2025 Match 46 Highlights: Riding on fantastic fifties from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the 46th match of the IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Sunday.

LIVE DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Match 46 Highlights: Riding on fantastic fifties from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the 46th match of the IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Sunday. 

Invited in to bat, KL Rahul top-scored with a 39-ball 41 but Delhi Capitals lost wickets in regular intervals before Tristan Stubbs' 18-ball 34 lifted them to a competitive total of 162 for 8. Bhuveshwar Kumar (3/33) and Josh Hazlewood (2/36) snapped three and two wickets respectively, while Krunal Pandya (1/28) and Yash Dayal (1/42) accounted for one wicket each for RCB. 

In reply, RCB chased down the target in 18.3 overs overs with Pandya (73 not out) and Virat Kohli (51) making contrasting fifties. Tim David smashed 5-ball 19 not out and knocked off the winning runs. Axar Patel (2/19) snapped two wickets for Delhi Capitals. 

Full Squads

Delhi Capitals Squad: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Mohit Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Rasikh Dar Salam, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh 

27 April 2025

23:25 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: RCB Win 

Riding on fantastic fifties from Virat Kohli (51 off 47) and Krunal Pandya (73 off 47), Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the 46th match of the IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. 

RCB 165-4 (18.3) 

23:12 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Kohli Departs

Dushmantha Chameera gives DC a timely breakthrough by removing a well set Virat Kohli as Mitchell Starc takes a superb catch under pressure.Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 17 runs in 12 balls to win the game against Delhi Capitals. 

RCB 146-4 (18 Ov) 

22:54 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Fifty For Virat 

Virat Kohli completes his fifty off 45 balls, which is the slowest 50s in IPL 2025. The previous slowest was Vijay Shanker’s 43 balls fifty against Delhi Capitals in Chennai.

RCB 137-3 (17 Ov) 

22:53 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Fifty For Krunal

Krunal Pandya delays his sweep and hits it wide of the man at deep backward square for a four to complete his well-deserved fifty. He is taking RCB forward along with Virat Kohli. 

RCB 114-3 (15 Ov) 

22:42 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Kohli, Krunal Shift Gears

After spending enough time on the pitch, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya now shift gears for RCB in the run chase. Royal Challengers Bengaluru now need 58 runs in 36 balls to win the match. 

RCB 105-3 (14)

22:14 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: End Of Powerplay 

RCB are in big trouble as they are 35-3 runs after the end of first six overs with Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya at the crease. This is RCB’s second-lowest score after first six over this season after their 33/4 vs PBKS and this is also the lowest powerplay total by any team against Delhi Capitals in this season. The previous lowest was CSK's 46/3.

RCB 35-3 (6 Ov) 

21:59 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Patidar Departs

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar departs after getting run-out courtesy a superb effort from Karun Nair, who shows good reflexes and also some good decision-making. Krunal Pandya, left handed bat, comes to the crease. 

RCB 26-3 (4 Ov) 

21:58 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Axar Strikes

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel jolts RCB by dismissing Jacob Bethell and Devdutt Padikkal in the same over. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar comes to the crease and joins Virat Kohli in the run chase.

RCB 21-2 ( 3 Ov)

21:03 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: RCB Need 163 Runs To Win 

An impressive over by Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the end, which restricted Delhi Capitals to 162 runs, and now all eyes are on the chase master, Virat Kohli, to chase the target for RCB. 

DC: 162/8 (20)

21:00 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Bhuvneshwar Gets Another One 

Ashutosh Sharma enters as an impact player but departs in the same over, and Bhuvneshwar's experience works in the death over for RCB. 

DC: 120/6 (17)

20:59 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: KL Rahul Departs 

Rahul clears his front leg and tries to hit it downtown, but the bat turns on impact, and he ends up slicing it towards long-off. Bethell runs in from the deep and gets low to pouch it with both hands inches above the ground.

DC: 118/5 (16.2)

20:25 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Axar Patel Departs

 Josh Hazlewood breaks the momentum, removes Axar, tries to swipe it across the line, but ends up playing down the wrong line. The ball crashes into the stumps. Was beaten by the skiddiness of the delivery there.

DC: 104/4 (14)

19:59 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Faf Du Plessis Departs 

Faf is only playing a chip-flick. Didn't go hard and offered catching practice for his good mate at long-on. DC may not mind this wicket because Faf wasn't able to get going. Krunal the partnership-breaker at it again.

DC: 72/3 (10)

19:52 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Yash Gets Karun 

Poor shot selection from Karun Nair, and he is out. Yash strikes in his 2nd over and gets important for RCB. 

DC: 45/2 (5)

19:20 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Abhishek Porel Departs 

Abhishek Porel started well again, but another disappointment him, and he is out. Josh Hazlewood breaks the momentum of the Delhi Capitals, and brilliant catch from Jitesh Sharma. 

DC: 37/1 (4)

19:16 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Impact Subs

Delhi Capitals Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh

19:13 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Playing XI, Delhi Capitals

 Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

19:11 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Playing XI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

 Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

19:04 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Toss Update 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to bowl first against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. 

18:35 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: What to expect 

In the two matches hosted by Delhi in this edition, Mumbai Indians successfully defended 205 with a 12-run win, while DC pushed their defence of 188 against RR into a Super Over before eventually prevailing.

18:23 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: The Big Question: Should Du Plessis Open for DC?

 With Porel and Nair finding form, it’s a genuine headache whether to slot du Plessis back as an opener, a decision that could shape DC’s playoff run.

18:14 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Spin vs Pace: The Battle Within the Battle

 At Kotla this year, spinners have maintained better control (9.1 economy) compared to pacers (10.2), making quality spin vital in dictating the middle overs.

18:06 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Closing in on History

 Bhuvneshwar Kumar is just three wickets shy of becoming IPL’s second-highest wicket-taker, trailing only Dwayne Bravo and soon overtaking Piyush Chawla.

17:54 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Tim David's Strike Rate Redefines Finishing Roles

 Tim David boasts a monstrous strike rate of 212, second only to Heinrich Klaasen among batters facing 30+ balls, making him a death overs nightmare.

17:41 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Kuldeep Yadav’s Economy Could Suffocate RCB’s Big Hitters

 An economy of just 6.3 and relentless middle-overs pressure from Kuldeep has been key to DC winning tight matches, a massive factor against RCB’s stacked lineup.

17:13 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: RCB’s Playoff Hopes Ride on Kohli’s Blade

 Since 2024, RCB has won 9 out of 11 games when Kohli scored a half-century, a staggering stat underlining his pivotal role in the team's playoff dreams.

16:54 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Axar Patel: A Hidden Weapon Against Spin

 Axar’s mind-boggling strike rate of 202 against spinners this season makes him Delhi’s secret weapon when pace-off tactics dominate the middle overs.

16:39 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Toss Could Make or Break the Match

 With dew expected at Kotla, teams batting first must post at least 200+ to feel secure, a total that has been breached multiple times already this season.

16:30 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Axar Opens Up On DC's Success

Axar Patel shares how #DC is winning with teamwork, contribution, and pure Delhi passion! 

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 27, 2025

15:56 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Krunal Pandya's Silent Surge for RCB

 Krunal has quietly equaled his best-ever IPL wicket haul (12 wickets), becoming a clutch performer who can change games in the middle overs alongside Suyash Sharma.

15:42 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Spin Likely to Decide the Battle at Kotla

 Spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam have outperformed pacers at Kotla, taking 13 wickets and stifling batters despite the high-scoring trend.

15:28 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood

 Starc’s expensive powerplay spells (economy of 11.40) contrast with Hazlewood’s tighter grip, adding an intriguing mini-battle between two world-class pacers.

15:04 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis' Return Bolsters Delhi’s Batting Order

 With du Plessis back from injury, DC’s batting looks even more dangerous, offering critical depth alongside Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, and Axar Patel.

14:41 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: KL Rahul’s IPL Record vs Josh Hazlewood

 Rahul has scored 76 runs off Hazlewood at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 173 across five innings, conceding ground to Delhi’s aggressive top-order plans.

14:29 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Dominating RCB Earlier Was No Fluke

 Rahul’s commanding unbeaten 97 against RCB in the first-leg match wasn’t a flash in the pan, it was a tactical statement that Delhi has the firepower to match anyone.

14:09 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Top Scorer and Undisputed Leader for Delhi Capitals

 With 323 runs already under his belt, Rahul has carried DC’s batting in Faf du Plessis’ absence, highlighting his transformation from accumulator to game-changer.

13:52 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Rahul's Reinvention Sparks Delhi’s Charge

 KL Rahul has switched gears this season, ditching conservatism for controlled aggression, scoring at a fierce strike rate of 153.80, his personal best in an IPL season.

13:38 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: RCB’s Away Form Holds the Key

 Unbeaten in five away matches, RCB’s road form is a massive confidence booster, with Kohli leading from the front and loving the conditions at Kotla.

13:27 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Kohli’s Runs Equal RCB Wins: The Ultimate Indicator

 Five of Kohli’s six half-centuries this season have come in wins, showing that RCB's fate is tightly stitched to how their talisman performs at the top.

13:11 IST

DC vs RCB Live Score IPL 2025: Second on the Orange Cap List with Unfinished Business

 Kohli’s 2025 IPL has seen him rack up big runs at an average of 65.33, second only to his historic 2016 season, proving he’s not just in form, he's in vintage form.

13:10 IST

DC vs RCB IPL 2025 LIVE: Kohli’s Magical Numbers at Arun Jaitley Stadium

 Virat Kohli averages an incredible 69 with a strike rate of 145.5 at Kotla, his best stats at any venue where he’s played over five matches, making him RCB’s biggest trump card.

12:59 IST

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