In the 24th DC vs RCB IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 10, Delhi Capitals had a surprising six-wicket victory over RCB.
This victory, of course, was Delhi’s fourth consecutive victory of the season and perhaps the most significant realization thus far in the tournament. That game-changing moment of the match came in the 15th over, which essentially changed the direction of the game entirely in Delhi’s favor.
DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Turning Point: Hazlewood’s Costly Over Turns the Match
Pursuing 164 runs, Delhi Capitals were in a precarious position with the needed rate rising. Delhi needed 65 runs from 36 balls at the end of the 14th over. That’s when Josh Hazlewood was reintroduced into the attack—and what happened altered the match’s direction.
In that deciding 15th over, KL Rahul released a ferocious onslaught, aggregating 22 runs on account of:
– 3 boundaries
– 2 quick doubles
– And a sensational six on the final ball
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The equation had changed to 43 runs off 30 balls after this over, and pressure again tilted towards RCB. Delhi seized full control thereafter, and RCB did not stage a comeback.
KL Rahul’s Match-Winning Knock Seals the Victory
Delhi captain KL Rahul posted a captain’s innings under pressure, stabilizing the chase to perfection. He stayed on 93 off just 53 balls, hammering:
– 7 fours
– 6 sixes
This awesome performance not only yielded the victory but also rewarded Rahul with the Player of the Match award. His partnership with Tristan Stubbs, and that potent 15th over, were the clinching points.
Delhi Capitals: Four Wins in Four Matches
This victory saw Delhi Capitals retain their unbeaten record in IPL 2025 and move to the second spot in the points table. Here’s a quick glimpse:
– Matches Played: 4
– Wins: 4
– Points: 8
– Net Run Rate: +1.278
– Position: 2nd
Delhi is the only side so far to have not lost in the current season’s competition.
RCB Slips Despite Strong Start to Season
For Royal Challengers Bangalore, this was their second loss in five games. Despite promising at the start of the match, Hazlewood’s costly 15th over and their failure to rope in Rahul towards the end cost them dearly.
– Matches Played: 5
– Wins: 3
– Points: 6
– Position: 3rd
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RCB will now have to re-strategize their bowling in pressure situations from here on.
DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Turning Point Determines Match Result
The moment which turned the tide in the favour of Delhi in this match and this tournament, was Josh Hazlewood’s 15th over. It was a prime example of how T20 cricket can turn in a matter of one over. KL Rahul was in great nick, DC were firing and it looked like DC could make a deep run in the tournament.
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