RCB vs DC LIVE
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals are set to meet in IPL 2026, match 26, today. One team is chasing the top spot in the points table, and another one is looking to end their two-match losing streak.
M Chinnaswamy also welcomes back fan favorite KL Rahul, who is celebrating his 34th birthday today. Delhi opener will look to celebrate the occasion with a big knock and two points for the Capitals.
On the other hand, Rajat Patidar-led RCB are looking to win their fifth win of the season after their dominant win against MI and LSG. Virat Kohli will be in focus after not fielding in the last two games due to an ankle issue.
So, let's get ready for a thrilling encounter in Bengaluru today.
Also read: RCB vs DC Match Prediction
IPL 2026 Match 26: RCB vs DC Live Score and Match Updates
Tristan Stubbs wins the POTM award
Tristan Stubbs beats KL Rahul to win the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 60 runs off 47 balls.
"I just thought of watching the ball and going from there. Came in really early and last two overs of the powerplay I thought I could have a go. KL ended up having most of the strike and played great shots and kept up our momentum. I thought he's going well so I was just giving him the strike. [The pitch] It wasn't spinning or anything but just a little slow and low. Pretty much what I play on back at home"
Captain Rajat Patidar reflects on RCB's loss
"That was really close, but I feel that we were 15-20 runs short. The way we started, especially VK bhai and Salt, they gave a good start. Then we started losing wickets and it put us on the back foot. [Did they go too hard at it?] I think the pitch was a bit tacky but I think the way we stretched the game to the last over was a positive sign for us. I was just discussing with the bowler to be clear in what you do. It's a long tournament but we'll go back and introspect on our errors and rectify them."
Final over drama
After two singles on the first two deliveries, David Miller smashes Romario Shepherd for a huge six over deep mid wicket and another oner over the covers to take the game to the last two balls.
With 1 needed in 2 balls, David Miller smashes a four to win it for DC. A stunning finish from David Miller to end Delhi's losing streak and RCB's winning streak at Chinnaswamy.
RCB - 175/8 in 20 overs
DC - 179/4 in 19.5 overs
Delhi Capitals win by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
DC need 16 runs in last over
Rasikha Dar gets smashed for a four on the first delivery of the 19th over but makes a strong comeback to concede just 10 runs.
David Miller - 6 runs off 6 balls
Tristan Stubbs - 59 runs off 46 balls
DC - 161/4 in 19 overs
Delhi Capitals need 15 runs in 6 balls to win the game
Tristan Stubbs smashes FIFTY
Another fifty for Tristan Stubbs. He smashes Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a six to put Delhi Capitals ahead in the chase. Bhuvi and Hazlewood's overs are done and now DC chase 24 runs in the last two overs.
David Miller - 4 runs off 4 balls
Tristan Stubbs - 51 runs off 42 balls
DC - 151/4 in 18 overs
Delhi Capitals need 25 runs in 12 balls to win the game
Josh Hazlewood takes the game to the wire
Josh Hazlewood concedes just 4 runs off his last over to balance the game further. No boundary in the last 21 balls for DC.
David Miller - 2 runs off 2 balls
Tristan Stubbs - 41 runs off 38 balls
DC - 139/4 in 17 overs
Delhi Capitals need 37 runs in 18 balls to win the game
Bhuvneshwar Kumar keeps RCB alive in the game
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back for his second spell and bowls an economical 16th over, leaking just 5 runs.
Meanwhile, Axar Patel is struggling with cramps and has retired hurt. A big blow to DC. David Miller is the next batter.
DC - 135/4 in 16 overs
Delhi Capitals need 41 runs in 24 balls to win the game.
Tristan Stubbs keeps the game in Delhi's control
Tristan Stubbs is playing a potential match-winning knock as he smashes Suyash Sharma for a four in the 14th over to keep the runs flowing for DC.
Axar Patel - 24 runs off 16 balls
Tristan Stubbs - 36 runs off 31 balls
DC - 130/4 in 15 overs
Delhi Capitals need 46 runs in 30 balls to win the game
Josh Hazlewood adds pressure
Josh Hazlewood is back for his second spell and he concedes just 7 runs in the 12th over to add a bit of pressure on DC. A game is perfectly balanced going into the last 8 overs.
Axar Patel - 13 runs off 8 balls
Tristan Stubbs - 19 runs off 20 balls
DC - 101/4 in 12 overs
Delhi Capitals need 75 runs in 48 balls to win the game
KL Rahul OUT!!!
A big moment of the match. KL Rahul smashes Krunal Pandya for a big shot over long-off but fails to cover the ropes. A good catch by Virat Kohli.
KL Rahul scored 57 runs off 34 balls. Axar Patel joins Tristan Stubbs in the middle.
DC - 87/4 in 10.1 overs
Delhi Capitals need 89 runs in 59 balls to win the game
KL Rahul smashes FIFTY
KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs are rotating strikes and also finding boundaries to keep Delhi Capitals ahead in the chase. Both teams will fancy their chances after 10 overs.
KL Rahul gets his fifty in just 30 balls with a double off Suyash Sharma. He is playing a potential match-winning innings today.
KL Rahul - 57 runs off 33 balls
Tristan Stubbs - 18 runs off 17 balls
DC - 87/3 in 10 overs
Delhi Capitals need 89 runs in 60 balls to win the game
KL Rahul targets Suyash Sharma
KL Rahul has shifted the momentum towards the Delhi Capitals with two fours off Suyash Sharma in the eighth over. An incredible batting from the birthday boy at M Chinnaswamy.
KL Rahul - 44 runs off 25 balls
Tristan Stubbs - 14 runs off 13 balls
DC - 70/3 in 8 overs
Delhi Capitals need 106 runs in 72 balls to win the game
WATCH Bhuvi's magical delivery to dismiss Nissanka
The tale of our First Wicket. It was all happening in the middle. 😅 pic.twitter.com/GzJXvVvT3Y
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