RCB Crush Delhi Capitals to Create History | 6th Consecutive Away Win in IPL 2025

Controlled & Clinical: RCB's Record-Breaking Win Over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their stunning away form in IPL 2025 with a commanding 6-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 28. In doing so, RCB set a new franchise record, clinching their sixth consecutive away victory an unprecedented feat in their storied IPL history.

RCB’s Winning Mentality Under Rajat Patidar

Captain Rajat Patidar has instilled a clear sense of purpose in RCB’s campaign this year. Their recent performance, where they dismantled Delhi Capitals with calculated precision, was the perfect showcase of RCB's Controlled & Clinical approach. With this win, RCB now sit comfortably at the top of the points table, and importantly, they are not just looking at playoff qualification but are targeting a top-two finish, crucial for the advantage in the eliminators.

"Every game is important for us from here," said Patidar post-match. "We are aiming not just for playoffs, but for a top-two finish. Despite losing early wickets, the way Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya handled the chase showed tremendous calm and clarity."

Bowlers Lay the Foundation for a Dominant Win

Before the chase, it was RCB’s bowling that set the tone. Delhi Capitals were restricted to their lowest first-innings total of IPL 2025, thanks to disciplined spells from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, and Suyash Sharma. Each bowler executed the game plan flawlessly, maintaining relentless pressure and ensuring wickets fell at regular intervals.

RCB’s coach Andy Flower could not hide his admiration for the bowling effort. "Rajat’s bowling changes were spot on," he said. "The control and discipline from the bowling unit were the best we've seen from RCB this season."

Krunal Pandya, whose all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award, was instrumental with the ball, stifling Delhi's momentum during crucial middle overs. This controlled performance ensured that RCB had a manageable chase ahead.

Kohli and Krunal: The Calm After the Early Storm

Chasing 163, RCB faced early trouble, losing quick wickets. However, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya stabilized the innings with a majestic 119-run partnership the highest-ever fourth-wicket stand against Delhi Capitals in IPL history.

Kohli, once again the anchor during an away chase, notched up yet another half-century. Remarkably, Kohli has now scored four fifties during away run-chases this season and has only been dismissed once in these matches a testament to his consistency and unmatched focus when the stakes are high.

Krunal Pandya’s contribution was equally significant. Showing tremendous maturity and composure, Krunal found his rhythm just when the team needed it most. Reflecting on his performance, Krunal said, "It’s been a long wait for me to find my batting rhythm, but staying patient has paid off. Playing alongside Virat, feeding off his energy and guidance, made the difference."

Their calculated assault ensured that RCB crossed the finish line comfortably, with Tim David applying the final touches to seal a record-breaking victory.

Controlled, Clinical, and Confident The New RCB

RCB’s transformation this season has been nothing short of remarkable. Known for their flair but also inconsistency in previous seasons, the 2025 edition of RCB looks different: more strategic, more clinical, and most importantly, more consistent away from home.

A huge credit must go to the leadership group of Rajat Patidar, coach Andy Flower, and the support of seasoned stars like Kohli, Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The emphasis on clear roles, tactical awareness, and mental resilience has made RCB arguably the most complete team in the tournament so far.

The mantra from now is simple maintain focus, continue executing the ‘controlled and clinical’ approach, and secure a spot in the top two.

What This Win Means

By defeating Delhi Capitals, RCB have ensured:

• A solid lead at the top of the points table.

• Momentum heading into the business end of the tournament.

• Reinforced belief among players that their method is sustainable under pressure.

Looking ahead, RCB will now aim to maintain this winning streak, fine-tune small areas, and keep the squad fresh and energized for the playoffs.

As for now, RCB fans have every reason to believe the dream of lifting the IPL trophy for the first time might just be closer than ever before.