Hazlewood–Kumar Destroy DC for 75 as RCB Crushes IPL Clash
A brutal collapse unfolded in New Delhi as Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned a high-voltage IPL clash into a one-sided demolition, skittling Delhi Capitals for just 75 runs and sealing a dominant nine-wicket victory that sent shockwaves through the tournament.
What makes this result even more staggering is the contrast from Delhi’s recent form. Just days earlier, they had posted a massive 264 for 2, showcasing one of the most destructive batting performances of the season. But on this night, everything unraveled almost immediately and the momentum never returned.
The damage was done upfront by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who produced a relentless display of swing bowling and pinpoint yorkers. Hazlewood ripped through the lineup with figures of 4 for 12, while Kumar delivered an almost unplayable spell of 3 for 5. Between them, they reduced Delhi to complete chaos, removing the top order in quick succession and leaving the batting side struggling to survive the opening overs.
Delhi’s innings barely had time to settle. Within the first few overs, wickets kept tumbling as pressure mounted with every delivery. At one stage, the scoreboard read a shocking eight runs for six wickets, with batters unable to handle the movement and discipline of the Bengaluru attack. The collapse was so severe that even crossing 75 felt like a small recovery.
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Only Abishek Porel showed some resistance with a top score of 30, but it was never enough to stabilize the innings. Captain Axar Patel later admitted the team simply could not understand what went wrong, reflecting the sudden and dramatic shift in performance.
In response, Royal Challengers Bengaluru wasted no time. The chase was over almost before it began, reaching the target in just 6.3 overs for the loss of one wicket. Virat Kohli, continuing his record-breaking IPL journey, crossed the 9,000-run milestone and finished unbeaten, adding yet another landmark to his career. Devdutt Padikkal also exploded with a rapid 34 not out, accelerating the finish with clean, aggressive stroke play.
Beyond the scoreline, the result reshapes momentum in the tournament. Bengaluru continue to strengthen their position near the top of the table, while Delhi are left searching for answers after one of their most dramatic batting collapses in IPL history.
As the league progresses, performances like this underline how quickly fortunes can change in T20 cricket, where one spell can completely rewrite the story of a match.
Stay with us for continuing coverage as this IPL season intensifies and every game begins to carry even greater weight in the race for the title.
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