In a thrilling IPL 2025 clash, KL Rahul's unbeaten 93 led Delhi Capitals to a dominant six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Read the full match summary, top performances, and key highlights.DC vs RCB Match Recap – April 10, 2025 | IPL 2025
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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed an electrifying IPL 2025 showdown as Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their unbeaten streak, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in Match 24. This marks DC’s fourth consecutive win, pushing them to the top of the points table and cementing their dominance this season.
RCB’s Innings: Explosive Start, Sudden Collapse
RCB got off to a flying start, hammering 50 runs in the first 3 overs, thanks to an aggressive approach from their openers. However, the momentum quickly shifted:
Wickets tumbled from overs 4 to 18, with RCB losing 7 wickets for just 74 runs.
Key contributions came from Philip Salt (37) and Tim David (37), but the middle-order collapse stifled their momentum.
RCB posted a modest 163/7 in 20 overs, a total that looked below par on a good batting surface.
KL Rahul’s Masterclass Guides DC to Victory
Chasing 164, DC had a shaky start, losing three wickets during the powerplay. But the calm and calculated presence of KL Rahul made all the difference:
Rahul played a captain’s knock, staying unbeaten on 93 off 53 balls.
He built a match-winning partnership with Tristan Stubbs, who added a crucial 38 off 21 balls*.
The chase ended in style as Rahul finished the match with a six, bringing DC to 169/4 in just 17.5 overs.
Top Performances
KL Rahul (DC) – 93* (53) | Player of the Match
Tristan Stubbs (DC) – 38* (21)
Philip Salt (RCB) – 37 (20)
Tim David (RCB) – 37 (22)
DC Bowling Unit – Controlled the game in the middle overs, breaking RCB’s rhymes
Key Takeaways
KL Rahul is in red-hot form, anchoring the innings with composure and power.
RCB’s middle-order issues continue to haunt them despite solid starts.
DC’s bowling strategy — especially during overs 4 to 18 — turned the tide of the match.
Final Thoughts
Delhi Capitals are proving to be the team to beat in IPL 2025. With consistent performances from both their batting and bowling units, they look well on course for a playoff spot. On the other hand, RCB will need to regroup quickly and address their middle-order instability if they hope to stay in contention.
