Rcb vs Dc — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 26 • Dc won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 26, Rcb took on Dc on May 25, 2026, 03:17 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Dc won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 265 runs and 15 wickets fall between Rcb (131/10 in 11.5 overs) and Dc (134/5 in 13.2 overs).
2. Rcb Innings Breakdown (131/10)
Batting in the first innings, Rcb finished on 131/10 from 11.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.07 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rcb accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Dedvutt Padikal spearheaded the batting effort with 58 runs off 26 balls (including 3 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 223.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Romario Sheperad, who contributed 28 runs off 9 deliveries, while Virat Kohli added 22 (6b). With the ball in the first innings, Axar Patel led the bowling figures with 4/9 in 2.0 overs (economy 4.50), assisted by Aqib Nabi (2/11 in 2.5 overs).
3. Dc Chase & Second Innings Summary (134/5)
Pursuing a target of 132 runs for victory, Dc recorded 134/5 in 13.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.05 runs per over. Axar Patel anchored the chase for Dc with 54 runs from 22 balls (3 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 245.5), alongside Pathum Nissinka who chipped in with 33 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Krunal Pandya delivered a key spell of 4/36 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Suyash Sharma finished with 1/27 (3.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Pathum Nissinka and Kl Rahul (Dc), who combined for 58 runs off 33 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Axar Patel (Dc) topped the match rankings with 222.0 total points, followed closely by Krunal Pandya (125.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Axar Patel.