RCB vs DC match report: scorecard, what decided it, standings impact — IPL 2026 Match 26
DC vs RCB full-scorecard report — how the innings played out, the moment it tilted, and where the result leaves the standings.
Delhi Capitals Final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Final The full scorecard, the key moments that swung the match, and the standings impact are below.
Scorecard snapshot
How the match unfolded
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batted first and put up a competitive total — 175/8 in 20 overs. Delhi Capitals chased 176 and got there down to the wire at 179/4 in 19.5 overs. The chase was built on keeping wickets in hand through the middle overs and pouncing on the boundary options at the back end.
The pre-match read, reviewed
Pre-match read had DC at 95% — and they delivered. A call that held through the toss, the powerplay, and into the back end.
What the result does to the table
The result pushes Delhi Capitals to 6 points at #5, within striking distance of the cut. Royal Challengers Bengaluru stay on 8 at #3, and with every completed matchday compressing the league phase further, the cut line is tightening.
Played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. First ball was 15:30 IST on Saturday, 18 April 2026.
Reader FAQ
Who won RCB vs DC?
DC won. Final
What did the pre-match model say?
The pre-match edge was RCB at 53%, and the archived reasons remain visible lower on the page for review.
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