RCB 2026 vs DC 2026 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • RCB 2026 won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, RCB 2026 took on DC 2026 on Jul 5, 2026, 09:35 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB 2026 won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 324 runs and 10 wickets fall between DC 2026 (159/6 in 20.0 overs) and RCB 2026 (165/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. DC 2026 Innings Breakdown (159/6)
Batting in the first innings, DC 2026 finished on 159/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, DC 2026 accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Kl Rahul spearheaded the batting effort with 66 runs off 47 balls (including 3 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 140.4). Valuable middle-order support came from T Shubes, who contributed 23 runs off 17 deliveries, while David Miller added 20 (13b). With the ball in the first innings, B Kumar led the bowling figures with 2/16 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by Kunal Pandya (2/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB 2026 Chase & Second Innings Summary (165/4)
Pursuing a target of 160 runs for victory, RCB 2026 recorded 165/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.25 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for RCB 2026 with 62 runs from 34 balls (9 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 182.4), alongside Rajar Patidar who chipped in with 40 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Starc delivered a key spell of 2/16 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while M Kumar finished with 1/41 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Devtat Patalker (RCB 2026), who combined for 67 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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—Mitchell Starc (DC 2026) topped the match rankings with 110.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (102.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .