Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their impressive IPL 2026 momentum going as they defeated Delhi Capitals by nine wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The result marked their sixth win of the season from eight matches, pushing them to 12 points and tightening the race near the top of the table.
Key takeaways
- RCB won by nine wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.
- Bengaluru restricted Delhi Capitals to 75 all out in 16.3 overs before cruising to the chase in 6.3 overs.
- The victory was RCB’s sixth win in eight games, moving them to 12 points and the second spot.
- Virat Kohli struck consecutive sixes off T Natarajan to finish the job.
- RCB’s NRR climbed to +1.919, the best mark in the league this season.
- Delhi Capitals stayed in seventh place on six points from eight matches, with their NRR falling to -1.060.
RCB’s clinical finish after a dominant bowling display
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a standout all-round performance as their bowlers dismantled Delhi Capitals early. Delhi were dismissed for a paltry 75 inside 16.3 overs, setting up a straightforward run chase for RCB.
RCB then completed the target in just 6.3 overs. The chase ended in memorable fashion with Virat Kohli bringing the match to a close through back-to-back sixes off T Natarajan, underscoring how thoroughly Bengaluru controlled the contest.
Points table impact and NRR swings
The nine-wicket win helped RCB consolidate their position in the standings and keep pressure on the teams above them. Bengaluru advanced to second place with 12 points, closing in on league leaders Punjab Kings, who are at the top with 13 points from seven games.
RCB’s comprehensive victory also boosted their net run rate. They now boast an NRR of +1.919, the highest in the season, moving slightly ahead of Punjab Kings’ +1.333. With playoff calculations becoming increasingly important, that improvement could prove crucial as the league stage progresses.
For Delhi Capitals, the defeat at home proved costly both in the table and in the finer margins. They remained stuck in seventh place, collecting six points from eight games and absorbing their fifth loss of the campaign. Their NRR also took a hit, dropping to -1.060—only a little better than bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants, whose NRR is -1.106.
By taking the two points, RCB leapfrogged the teams occupying the next positions immediately below them. The win moved Bengaluru ahead of third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad and fourth-placed Rajasthan Royals, both of whom had 10 points before the match on Monday.
Full IPL 2026 points table after DC vs RCB
Beyond the top reshuffle involving RCB, the rest of the standings remained the same after Monday’s result. Gujarat Titans stayed fifth on eight points, followed by Chennai Super Kings in sixth with six points. Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders occupy the lower half, with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants both on four points.
- 1) PBKS: 7 matches, 6 wins, 1 loss, NR: 13 points, NRR +1.333
- 2) RCB: 8 matches, 6 wins, 2 losses, NR: 12 points, NRR +1.919
- 3) SRH: 8 matches, 5 wins, 3 losses, NR: 10 points, NRR +0.815
- 4) RR: 8 matches, 5 wins, 3 losses, NR: 10 points, NRR +0.602
- 5) GT: 8 matches, 4 wins, 4 losses, NR: 8 points, NRR -0.475
- 6) CSK: 7 matches, 3 wins, 5 losses, NR: 6 points, NRR -0.121
- 7) DC: 8 matches, 3 wins, 5 losses, NR: 6 points, NRR -1.060
- 8) KKR: 8 matches, 2 wins, 5 losses, NR: 5 points, NRR -0.751
- 9) MI: 7 matches, 2 wins, 4 losses, NR: 4 points, NRR -0.735
- 10) LSG: 8 matches, 2 wins, 4 losses, NR: 4 points, NRR -1.106
