In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowlers turned Arun Jaitley Stadium into a fortress during their IPL 2026 encounter with Delhi Capitals on Monday. The venue, infamous for batting extravaganzas, became a graveyard for DC’s star-studded lineup.
Recall the April 25 blockbuster: DC’s 264 fell short against PBKS’s blistering 265/4. Bowlers were mere spectators.
Fast forward to April 27. A pre-match storm in Delhi paled against RCB’s bowling storm. DC’s openers faltered immediately. Even heavyweights like Stubbs and Miller couldn’t connect.
Kumar and Hazlewood led the carnage with express pace, while Sharma and Pandya spun webs. DC hit rock bottom at 8/6. Porel’s gritty 30 pushed them to 75 all out.
RCB romped home in under seven overs. This match showcased the full arsenal: swing, seam, spin, and variations. From lions against PBKS, DC turned lambs.
Arun Jaitley, often a batter’s dream, proved pitches can bite back. RCB’s dominance was a breath of fresh air in T20’s batting era.
