Dehli Capital vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Dehli Capital took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Jun 3, 2026, 03:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 321 runs and 14 wickets fall between Dehli Capital (159/7 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (162/7 in 18.1 overs).
2. Dehli Capital Innings Breakdown (159/7)
Batting in the first innings, Dehli Capital finished on 159/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Dehli Capital accumulated 33 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Prathum Nisanka spearheaded the batting effort with 61 runs off 47 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 129.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Tristan Stubbs, who contributed 36 runs off 19 deliveries, while Abhishek Porel added 29 (36b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Rashik Dar led the bowling figures with 2/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Bhuvnashwar Kumar (2/39 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/7)
Pursuing a target of 160 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 162/7 in 18.1 overs at a scoring rate of 8.92 runs per over. Jitesh Sharma《wk》 anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 40 runs from 31 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 129.0), alongside Rajat Patidar 《C》 who chipped in with 26 off 16 balls. Defending the total, Mitchel Starc delivered a key spell of 3/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Kuldeep Yadav finished with 2/38 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Prathum Nisanka and Abhishek Porel (Dehli Capital), who combined for 62 runs off 67 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Rashik Dar 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—Bhuvnashwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 115.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchel Starc (111.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bhuvnashwar Kumar.