RCB’s season started strong with three wins in away games. However, their performance at home has been disappointing. They lost their only match at this venue against GT, and fans were hoping for a better outcome this time. Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to field first. RCB got off to a flying start, scoring 61 runs in just 4 overs.
However, things started to fall apart after Phil Salt was run out following a mix-up with Virat Kohli. Soon after, Devdutt Padikkal also departed due to a rash shot. The usually reliable middle order disappointed in this match, with both Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma throwing away their wickets cheaply. Thanks to Tim David’s late heroics, RCB managed to post a below-par total of 163.
Delhi Capitals had a nightmare start—worse than anyone could have expected. Faf du Plessis failed to make an impact against his former team, and Jake Fraser-McGurk continued his poor run, getting out cheaply. DC got a major lifeline when captain Rajat Patidar dropped a catch off KL Rahul when he was on just 5 runs. Despite that, they remained in trouble, with RCB taking 4 wickets and reducing them to 66 for 4 in 10 overs.
The match took a tricky turn when light drizzle was spotted. DC batters Rahul and Tristan Stubbs handled the situation smartly, pushing the score well past the DLS par by targeting Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal. Once the run rate was under control, they accelerated and finished the chase in the 18th over. With this win, DC moves to the top of the table and remains undefeated.
Fans disappointed after RCB failed to open their account on their home ground against Delhi Capitals
Fans were left disappointed by RCB’s batting against Delhi Capitals. While some praised Axar’s captaincy, others were impressed by Rahul’s acceleration. Many blamed Kohli for Salt’s run-out, saying it was the turning point of the game.
One fan admired Rahul’s innings and even nicknamed him a “monster” for his performance. Another praised him as the perfect batter for any situation. Many fans joked that RCB’s home ground was cursed. Here are some of the top fan reactions:
One user said DC was in a completely different form this season. Another agreed, predicting they’d easily make the playoffs. Overall, most fans felt losing the toss played a big role in RCB’s defeat and that the team should have adapted to the conditions better.
