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KL Rahul Stars As Delhi Capitals Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru In Style | IPL 2025 Match 24 Recap

Summary

The 24th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, turned out to be an absolute thriller but for all the right reasons if you are a Delhi Capitals fan. Chasing 164 for victory, KL Rahul’s masterclass knock ensured that Delhi Capitals defeated RCB by 6 wickets with 13 balls to spare. Vipraj Nigam, too, grabbed the spotlight by dismissing Virat Kohli and contributing in the field. RCB’s struggles at home continued, while DC extended their winning streak.

Scorecard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 163/7 (20 overs)

Phil Salt 37 (17), Tim David 37* (20), Rajat Patidar 25 (23)
Vipraj Nigam 2/18, Kuldeep Yadav 2/17

Delhi Capitals – 169/4 (17.5 overs)

KL Rahul 93* (53), Tristan Stubbs 38* (22)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2/26, Vipraj Nigam 2/18

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: KL Rahul

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KL Rahul Leads From The Front With A Stunning Knock

In a match where the pressure was high and the stakes were even higher, KL Rahul once again proved why he is considered one of the best white-ball batters in the world. Walking in at a delicate situation with DC struggling at 30/3, Rahul soaked up the pressure and then unleashed a breathtaking range of strokes that silenced the Bengaluru crowd.

Rahul’s unbeaten 93 off just 53 balls was an innings of pure class peppered with timing, elegance, and power. His knock included 7 fours and 5 sixes, but more than the numbers, it was the way he built the innings that stood out. He never looked rushed, read the conditions beautifully, and launched his attack exactly when it mattered.

His partnership with Tristan Stubbs, worth 111 runs, took DC from a nervy 58/4 to a commanding victory, highlighting the composure and intent Delhi Capitals have brought into IPL 2025.

Vipraj Nigam Continues His Dream Run In IPL 2025

If KL Rahul was the architect of Delhi’s win, Vipraj Nigam once again stamped his authority as the rising star of IPL 2025. The 20-year-old leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh was entrusted with the big challenge of bowling to RCB’s big guns, and he delivered in style.

His most prized wicket of the evening? None other than Virat Kohli.

Kohli had already dispatched Nigam for a six earlier in the over, but Vipraj didn’t flinch. He tossed it up again, inviting Kohli into a miscue that found Mitchell Starc at long-on. That wicket broke RCB’s momentum, and Nigam followed it up with the dismissal of Krunal Pandya.

But Vipraj wasn’t done just with the ball. His sharp fielding effort led to the crucial run-out of Phil Salt, who was threatening to take the game away from DC in the powerplay. A direct hit from Nigam caught Salt short, giving DC the perfect start.

RCB’s Batting Falters After Quick Start

RCB’s innings was a tale of two halves. After racing to 61 in just 3.5 overs, thanks to Phil Salt’s explosive 37 off 17 balls, they completely lost their way. Vipraj Nigam’s brilliance in the field and the spin choke from Kuldeep Yadav (2/17) in the middle overs derailed their innings.

Virat Kohli's dismissal for 22 was a big blow, and Devdutt Padikkal's slow 1 off 8 balls only added to their misery. Even their power-hitters like Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma struggled to find momentum.

Tim David’s late flourish (37* off 20) ensured RCB crossed 160, but it was never going to be enough against DC’s in-form batting line-up.

Delhi Capitals Bowling Unit Impresses Again

One of the strongest points of DC this season has been their bowling attack's ability to pick up wickets regularly. Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, and Kuldeep Yadav kept things tight upfront, while Vipraj Nigam's breakthroughs turned the game decisively in DC’s favour.

Mohit Sharma’s economical spell further ensured that RCB never got the desired finish they were aiming for at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB’s Home Woes Continue In IPL 2025

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, this season has been bitter-sweet. While they have registered important away wins, their performances at home have left their fans disappointed. This was their second consecutive home defeat, and questions are once again being asked about their batting strategy and handling of pressure situations.

Despite having big names like Kohli, Padikkal, and Livingstone, their inability to post competitive scores at the Chinnaswamy traditionally a batting paradise is a concern that the management will need to address quickly.

Delhi Capitals Stay Firm In The Top Spots Of IPL 2025 Points Table

With this win, Delhi Capitals cemented their position in the top two of the IPL 2025 points table. Their balanced approach combining experienced international stars with fearless young Indian talents like Vipraj Nigam is proving to be a winning formula.

KL Rahul’s captaincy has been sharp, and the emergence of new match-winners in every game makes DC one of the favourites to go deep this season.