Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a dominant display on Monday in IPL 2026, overpowering Delhi Capitals in a lop-sided contest that will be recalled as much for its statistical milestones as for its cricketing control. The defining figure was young leg-spinning spinner Suyash Sharma, whose tight spell turned the match decisively in RCB’s favour.
Suyash Sharma makes IPL history
Suyash Sharma’s four-over stint produced 20 dot balls, matching the all-time IPL record for the most dot deliveries in a single innings—previously set by Deepak Chahar during his time with Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019. On Monday, he conceded only seven runs while also taking a wicket against Delhi, delivering one of the most economical four-over performances by a spinner in the competition’s history.
Delhi Capitals unravel early
The collapse came quickly. Delhi Capitals were reduced to 8 for 6 within four overs and never managed to rebuild, eventually being bowled out for 75—one of the lowest totals of the season. Abishek Porel (30) and David Miller (19) offered resistance, but the match was effectively out of reach as RCB’s bowling maintained relentless pressure.
That damage began even earlier, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood combining for seven wickets and dismantling the top order with clinical efficiency. Their powerplay surge ensured Delhi Capitals posted the lowest-ever IPL powerplay score of 13/6, setting the template for a complete rout.
RCB chase completed in a flash
Chasing a modest target of 76, Royal Challengers Bengaluru made light work of the run chase. Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, and Jacob Bethell completed the job in just 6.3 overs, finishing with a nine-wicket victory and 81 balls remaining—one of the quickest successful chases in IPL history.
While the result reinforced RCB’s title ambitions, the spellwork—especially Suyash Sharma’s—was the standout storyline. In a league where momentum often swings towards big hitting, his ability to strangle scoring and build unrelenting pressure underlined how crucial disciplined spin can be in T20 cricket.
