DC vs RCB — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • RCB won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, DC took on RCB on May 9, 2026, 03:51 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 152 runs and 11 wickets fall between DC (75/10 in 16.3 overs) and RCB (77/1 in 6.3 overs).
2. DC Innings Breakdown (75/10)
Batting in the first innings, DC finished on 75/10 from 16.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, DC accumulated 13 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Abishek Porel spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 33 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 90.9). Valuable middle-order support came from David Miller , who contributed 19 runs off 18 deliveries, while Kyle Jamieson added 12 (13b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazlewood led the bowling figures with 4/12 in 3.3 overs (economy 3.43), assisted by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/5 in 3.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (77/1)
Pursuing a target of 76 runs for victory, RCB recorded 77/1 in 6.3 overs at a scoring rate of 11.85 runs per over. Devdutt Padikkal anchored the chase for RCB with 34 runs from 13 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 261.5), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 23 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Kyle Jamieson delivered a key spell of 1/42 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 14.00, while Axar Patel finished with 0/5 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli (RCB), who combined for 51 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with JITESH SHARMA making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Josh Hazlewood (RCB) topped the match rankings with 160.0 total points, followed closely by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (135.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Josh Hazlewood .