The same ground that produced the biggest successful chase in IPL history on Saturday delivered a stark contrast on Monday evening, with Delhi Capitals reduced to 75 all out in 16.3 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The collapse marked Delhi’s third-lowest score in IPL history, and also their lowest since the franchise shifted from Daredevils to Capitals ahead of the 2019 season.
Key takeaways
- Delhi Capitals were dismissed for 75 in 16.3 overs by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- The score is Delhi’s third-lowest in IPL history and their lowest since the 2019 rebrand.
- After the powerplay, Delhi were 13 for 6, the lowest six-over total by any IPL team in a finished match.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck early, and Josh Hazlewood delivered a quick double-impact in the following over.
- Hazlewood finished the innings by taking his fourth wicket as Delhi were folded for 75.
RCB strike early at Arun Jaitley Stadium
RCB’s bowling attack set the tone almost immediately after captain Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made the breakthrough right at the start of the chase, sending debutant Sahil Parakh back on the second ball of the innings.
Momentum swung further in the next over when Hazlewood removed two more batters in consecutive deliveries. Bhuvneshwar then returned to add to the damage, dismissing Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel in the same over, before Hazlewood struck again during the powerplay to remove Nitish Rana. By the end of those six overs, Delhi were left reeling at 13 for 6.
Late resistance, then spinners seal the deal
Delhi had seen Punjab Kings chase down 265 at this venue just two days earlier, but this time the hosts were forced to play catch-up from the outset. David Miller and Impact Sub Abhishek Porel did provide brief resistance, yet the top six batters managed only seven runs collectively, with three ducks among them. The seventh-wicket partnership then added 43 runs to drag Delhi away from the brink, but the total still looked out of reach once wickets resumed.
After the early carnage from RCB’s pacers, the spin unit also chipped in. Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma contributed with key dismissals as Delhi’s chase kept losing momentum. Hazlewood eventually returned to complete his spell, taking his fourth wicket and ensuring Delhi were dismissed for 75.
Where does 75 rank among IPL’s lowest totals?
This 75 is Delhi Capitals’ third-lowest IPL total overall, behind 66 and 67—both recorded in 2017 against Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab respectively. It also stands as the lowest score at the Arun Jaitley Stadium since that 66 nine years ago, and it is the third-lowest total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
On the all-time list of IPL’s poorest totals, Delhi’s 75 ranks 12th.
Lowest IPL totals of all time
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 49 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Eden Gardens, 2017
- Rajasthan Royals: 58 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Cape Town, 2009
- Rajasthan Royals: 59 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Jaipur, 2023
- Delhi Daredevils: 66 vs Mumbai Indians, Delhi, 2017
- Delhi Daredevils: 67 vs Kings XI Punjab, Mohali, 2017
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 67 vs Mumbai Indians, Wankhede, 2008
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 68 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Brabourne, 2022
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 70 vs Chennai Super Kings, Chennai, 2019
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 70 vs Rajasthan Royals, Abu Dhabi, 2014
- Kings XI Punjab: 73 vs Rising Pune Supergiant, Pune, 2017
- Kochi Tuskers Kerala: 74 vs Deccan Chargers, Kochi, 2011
- Delhi Capitals: 75 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi, 2026
