RCB vs DC 2024 Match Report: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs, win keeps play-off hopes alive

RCB's superb bowling clinches victory (PTI)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru showcased exceptional bowling and fielding to secure a 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals, maintaining their IPL playoff aspirations on Sunday.

Despite posting a modest 187/9, fueled by Rajat Patidar's dynamic half-century, RCB efficiently dismissed a lacklustre DC for 140 in 19.1 overs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's resurgence continues, with a fifth consecutive win, things have become more intriguing on the points table. This loss will be a significant setback for Delhi, who now find themselves in a similar position to Bengaluru.

Despite what seemed like a slightly below-par score, Bengaluru needed early wickets, and the bowlers delivered. They dismissed David Warner in the very first over, followed by three more wickets in the opening four overs. Lockie Ferguson's dismissal of Shai Hope exposed Delhi's tail-enders, leading to Bengaluru securing victory, with Yash Dayal finishing with three wickets.

Patidar (52 off 32 balls) and Will Jacks (41 off 28 balls) added 88 for the third wicket in little under nine overs. But Yash Dayal (3/20) and Cameron Green (1/19) were brilliant with their lengths as none of the Delhi batters save stand-in skipper Axar Patel (57 off 39 balls) made a mark. But Yash Dayal (3/20) and Cameron Green (1/19) were brilliant with their lengths as none of the Delhi batters save stand-in skipper Axar Patel (57 off 39 balls) made a mark.

Delhi will be stunned by this loss, as a win would have greatly boosted their playoff chances. However, they now trail Bengaluru in terms of net run rate and are almost out of the race. The top order disappointed, and the unfortunate run-out of Jake Fraser-McGurk proved costly.

Despite contributions from Shai Hope and Axar Patel with the bat, Delhi fell short. Axar managed a half-century before getting out, but ultimately Delhi were convincingly beaten.

In the earlier stages of the game, Delhi chose to bowl first. The match began with an entertaining start, seeing a couple of wickets fall and runs flowing in the Powerplay. Rajat Patidar played a superb innings, scoring consecutive fifties, while Will Jacks also contributed with a solid innings in the forties.

Delhi fought back with timely wickets, restricting Bengaluru to under 190 runs. Khaleel Ahmed and Rasikh Dar picked up a couple of wickets each for Delhi, remaining economical, but Bengaluru's all-round bowling effort secured victory in the end.