Delhi’s strong win: RCB collapsed due to Rahul’s classic innings
On April 10, the IPL 2025 match was played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets to win the match. KL Rahul’s batting in this match was worth watching – no noise, no show-off, just pure class.
🏏 RCB’s innings – good start, dull end
RCB won the toss and batted first. Runs came in the initial overs, but as the ball got old, Delhi bowlers bowled amazing line and length. The batsmen were finding it difficult to score runs and the score slowly stopped.
It was expected that some big shots would come in the last overs, but Delhi’s fielding and death bowling did not allow much score to be made. The team stopped at 164 runs – which can be considered decent on this pitch.
🧠 KL Rahul – Answer with the bat
Delhi’s start also faltered. Two wickets fell early and suddenly the tempo of the match changed. But Rahul came to the crease and handled the game like an experienced captain steering a ship in a storm.
He did not play a single useless shot in the beginning. He read the pitch, understood the bowlers and gradually picked up the pace. Then when he got the chance, he showed his class and hit fours and sixes.
There was neither haste nor show-off in his innings – very calm, controlled and sensible batting. He scored 93 runs to take the team to the target and remained unbeaten till the end.
🤝 Tristan Stubbs – Right support at the right time
Stubbs also stood with Rahul and scored the required runs. He played an unbeaten inning of 38 runs and along with Rahul led the team to victory. The partnership of the two turned the tables of the match.
📋 A brief account of the match:
RCB: 164/8 (20 overs)
Delhi Capitals: 168/4 (17.5 overs)
Winning margin: 6 wickets
Star of the match: KL Rahul (93*)
💬 Last thing
This match shows that with a calm mind and experience, even big targets seem small. Rahul not only scored runs, but also reminded everyone that class is always above form.
