Delhi Capitals faced a challenging night during their match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026. The team was bowled out for just 75 runs in 16.4 overs, marking their lowest total ever against RCB in the history of the Indian Premier League. While they didn’t break the record for the lowest ever IPL total, the game saw several new unwanted records being set.
The difficulties began early in the match, as RCB’s bowlers took wickets with ease. The power play overs proved to be particularly damaging for the home team, who managed only 13 runs by the end of the first six overs. This became the worst-ever power play score in IPL history.
- Lowest Powerplay Scores in IPL (6 overs):
- 13/6 – DC vs RCB, Delhi, 2026
- 14/3 – SRH vs RR, Pune, 2022
- 14/2 – RR vs RCB, Cape Town, 2009
- 15/2 – CSK vs KKR, Kolkata, 2011
- 16/1 – CSK vs DD, Raipur, 2015
16/1 – CSK vs RCB, Chennai, 2019
Most Wickets Lost in Powerplay (IPL):
- 6 wickets – DC vs RCB, 2026
- 5 wickets – CSK vs MI, 2022
- 4 wickets – RCB vs SRH, 2022
4 wickets – CSK vs PBKS, 2022
Least Runs after Fall of 5th Wicket (IPL):
- 6/5 – KTK vs Deccan Chargers, 2011
- 7/5 – DC vs RCB, Delhi, 2026
9/5 – RR vs SRH, 2026
Lowest totals vs RCB in IPL:
- 58/10 – RR, 2009
- 59/10 – RR, 2023
- 75/10 – DC, Delhi, 2026
- 82/10 – Deccan Chargers, 2010
- 84/8 – KKR, 2020
- 88/10 – PBKS, 2015
88/10 – PBKS, 2018
Lowest totals for Delhi Capitals in IPL:
- 66/10 vs MI, 2017
- 67/10 vs PBKS, 2017
- 75/10 vs RCB, 2026
- 80/10 vs SRH, 2013
- 83/10 vs CSK, 2013
The pace attack of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar played a key role in dismantling the Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup. Hazlewood took four wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed three. Their disciplined bowling left the Delhi batsmen struggling to find any form, resulting in a disastrous performance for the team.
This match highlighted the challenges that Delhi Capitals faced, not just in terms of scoring but also in maintaining their composure under pressure. With such a low total, it was clear that the team needed to regroup quickly and focus on improving their strategy for future matches.
The loss serves as a reminder of how crucial it is for teams to adapt and respond effectively to adverse situations. For Delhi Capitals, this will be a learning experience, one that could help them bounce back stronger in the coming games.
