Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Dehli Capital — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Dehli Capital on May 31, 2026, 03:03 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 294 runs and 18 wickets fall between Dehli Capital (146/9 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (148/9 in 18.5 overs).
2. Dehli Capital Innings Breakdown (146/9)
Batting in the first innings, Dehli Capital finished on 146/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Dehli Capital accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Prathum Nisanka spearheaded the batting effort with 66 runs off 46 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 143.5). Valuable middle-order support came from David Miller, who contributed 33 runs off 23 deliveries, while Abhishek Porel added 19 (16b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Rashik Dar led the bowling figures with 3/23 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.75), assisted by Kunal Pandiya (2/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (148/9)
Pursuing a target of 147 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 148/9 in 18.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.86 runs per over. Rajat Patidar 《C》 anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 65 runs from 33 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 197.0), alongside Virat Kohli ☆ who chipped in with 29 off 21 balls. Defending the total, T.natrajan delivered a key spell of 2/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while Mitchel Starc finished with 2/32 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli ☆ (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 48 runs off 36 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jitesh Sharma 《 Wk》 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—Rashik Dar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 124.0 total points, followed closely by Rajat Patidar 《C》 (104.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rajat Patidar 《C》.