Hazlewood's 4-12, Bhuvneshwar's 3-5 seal RCB's nine-wicket rout of DC in IPL 2026
Synopsis
Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's lethal new-ball spells reduced Delhi Capitals to 8/6, setting up a nine-wicket demolition by defending champions RCB. With Padikkal's controlled aggression and Kohli's finishing touches, the match was over in 6.3 overs — a statement win that underscores RCB's title credentials.
Key Takeaways
Josh Hazlewood claimed 4 for 12 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 for 5 in RCB's nine-wicket victory over DC on 27 April 2026 .
Delhi Capitals were reduced to 8/6 in the opening four overs and finished at 75 all out in 16.3 overs .
Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 34 as RCB chased down the target in 6.3 overs , losing only one wicket.
Jacob Bethell hit 20 off 11 balls before falling to a spectacular catch by T Natarajan .
Abishek Porel's 30 was DC's highest individual score.
Josh Hazlewood claimed 4 for 12 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 for 5 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru dismantled Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in an IPL 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on 27 April. Reduced to 8/6 in the opening four overs, DC never recovered, limping to 75 all out in 16.3 overs. RCB chased down the modest total in just 6.3 overs, losing only one wicket, to extend their winning momentum in the tournament.
DC's collapse in the powerplay
Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar exploited the new ball conditions ruthlessly, reducing DC to 8/6 in the first four overs. From that point, the match was effectively over. Abishek Porel offered the only meaningful resistance with 30, while David Miller contributed 19. The remainder of the batting order crumbled against sustained seam pressure, unable to build any partnership or momentum.
Bethell's flash and dash
Impact Player Jacob Bethell provided a brief spark during RCB's chase, striking 20 off 11 balls with two sixes over mid-wicket — one a towering 104-metre hit off Kyle Jamieson. However, his aggressive approach came unstuck when he mistimed a loft, with T Natarajan sprinting back from mid-on to complete a spectacular shoulder-catch without treading the boundary.
Padikkal's masterclass
Devdutt Padikkal took over from there, finishing unbeaten on 34 with a display of controlled aggression. He opened with a loft over long-off for six, followed by a whip over square leg for another maximum. Padikkal brought up RCB's fifty in 4.3 overs, then produced the shot of the night — giving himself room to loft Chameera over mid-off for six. By the time RCB completed their powerplay at 65/1, the outcome was a foregone conclusion.
Kohli seals it with style
Virat Kohli, surrounded by chants of
Point of View
And by the time Padikkal and Kohli finished their work, the defending champions had sent a message to the rest of the tournament: their bowling is sharp, their chase is clinical, and their momentum is unstoppable. For DC, the damage to net run rate and morale is severe; they must regroup fast or risk sliding down the table.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's figures in the IPL 2026 match?
Josh Hazlewood took 4 for 12 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 for 5 as they reduced Delhi Capitals to 8/6 in the opening four overs. Their combined spell of 7 for 17 dismantled DC's batting order.
How did RCB chase down DC's total?
RCB chased down 76 in just 6.3 overs, losing only one wicket. Devdutt Padikkal scored 34 not out and Virat Kohli contributed 23 not out, with Jacob Bethell's 20 off 11 balls providing early momentum.
Who was Delhi Capitals' top scorer?
Abishek Porel was DC's highest scorer with 30 runs. David Miller contributed 19, but no other batter managed significant resistance against RCB's bowling attack.
What was the margin of RCB's victory?
RCB won by nine wickets, a dominant performance that saw them lose only Jacob Bethell during the chase. The victory was completed with 81 balls remaining.
