Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium Central DelhiMatch coverage has started! Live updates will appear here.This live blog is AI generated.Josh Hazlewood named Player of the Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 77/1 (6.3), Delhi Capitals – 75/10 (16.3)April 27, 2026 10:18 pmJosh Hazlewood has been awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance that helped secure the victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominate Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 77/1(6.3)April 27, 2026 9:58 pmRoyal Challengers Bengaluru comfortably chased down the target of 76 runs, securing a dominant 9-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. An impressive performance from the batting lineup sealed the win.Final ScoreRoyal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wicketsDelhi Capitals 75/10(16.3)Royal Challengers Bengaluru 77/1(6.3)Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominate the powerplay | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 77/1 (6.3)April 27, 2026 9:57 pmThe Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue their aggressive chase, scoring 12 runs in this over. Virat Kohli hit two consecutive sixes, accelerating the scoring rate significantly. They are now 77 for 1.Over 6 — T Natarajan 77/112 runs · 0WVirat Kohli 23(15)Devdutt Padikkal 34(13)Virat Kohli goes back-to-back with another maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 77/1 (6.3)April 27, 2026 9:56 pmVirat Kohli unleashes another powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for his second consecutive six. He is accelerating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings with intent.Consecutive Sixes for KohliKohli unleashes a powerful maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 71/1 (6.2)April 27, 2026 9:56 pmVirat Kohli steps up and dispatches a delivery from T Natarajan over the ropes for a massive six, adding crucial runs to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru total.Axar Patel bowls a tight over | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 65/1(6.0)April 27, 2026 9:53 pmAxar Patel delivers a disciplined over, conceding only 5 runs. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli continue to build the innings for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Devdutt Padikkal 34(13)  Virat Kohli 11(12)Padikkal launches another maximum over the ropes | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 54/1 (4.5)April 27, 2026 9:50 pmDevdutt Padikkal continues his incredible form, sending another delivery sailing over the boundary for a massive six. He is dominating the bowling attack and making this chase look easy for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Padikkal unleashes a flurry of boundaries | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 54/1 (4.4)April 27, 2026 9:49 pmDevdutt Padikkal continues his onslaught, smashing his third consecutive boundary! He’s in incredible form, making this chase look like a walk in the park for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Hat-trick of Boundaries for Padikkal54/1BowlingKyle Jamieson 1-362.4 ovundefined mdnEco 13.50Dushmantha Chameera 0-182.0 ovundefined mdnEco 9.00Padikkal finds the fence again, bringing up the fifty | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 50/1(4.3)April 27, 2026 9:48 pmDevdutt Padikkal continues his aggressive hitting, smashing another boundary. This well-placed shot also brings up the 50-run mark for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are cruising in their chase.Padikkal unleashes another maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 46/1 (4.2)April 27, 2026 9:47 pmDevdutt Padikkal continues his aggressive approach, launching a powerful shot over the ropes for his second six. He is looking in supreme touch, making the chase look effortless for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Padikkal finds the fence | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 35/1 (3.4)April 27, 2026 9:44 pmDevdutt Padikkal follows up his six with a well-timed boundary, pushing the scoring rate for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He is looking in great touch early in his innings.Padikkal launches a maximum over the ropes | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 33/1(3.2)April 27, 2026 9:41 pmDevdutt Padikkal gets off the mark with a magnificent shot, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a six. A strong start to his innings for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Bethell departs after a fiery start | Delhi Capitals – 75/10(16.3), Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 26/1(2.5)April 27, 2026 9:38 pmJacob Bethell’s explosive innings comes to an end as he’s caught by T Natarajan off Kyle Jamieson. He departs after a quickfire 20, a crucial breakthrough for the bowling side.Bethell unleashes another towering maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 26/0 (2.3)April 27, 2026 9:35 pmJacob Bethell has gone big once more, launching his second consecutive six over the boundary! He’s taking the attack to Kyle Jamieson and accelerating Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chase.Bethell launches a maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 14/0 (2.1)April 27, 2026 9:34 pmJacob Bethell picks up the length early and dispatches the ball over the boundary for a massive six! He is looking to accelerate the scoring for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Chameera finishes a decent over | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 13/0(2.0)April 27, 2026 9:32 pmDushmantha Chameera bowls a decent over, conceding just 6 runs and keeping the Royal Challengers Bengaluru openers in check. Both Bethell and Kohli are looking to settle in.Over 2 — Dushmantha Chameera 13/06 runs · 0WJacob Bethell 8(7)Virat Kohli 5(5)Kohli opens his account with a confident boundary | Delhi Capitals – 75/10(16.3), Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 12/0(1.3)April 27, 2026 9:29 pmVirat Kohli wastes no time, stepping forward and driving the ball with authority, sending it racing to the fence. A statement of intent from the star batsman.End of Over 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru start strong | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 7/0 (1.0)April 27, 2026 9:26 pmRoyal Challengers Bengaluru begin their chase confidently, scoring 7 runs in the first over without losing a wicket. Jacob Bethell is off to a good start with a boundary.7 Runs 0 WktJacob Bethell 7(6)Virat Kohli 0(0)Jacob Bethell starts with a bang | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 4/0 (0.1)April 27, 2026 9:23 pmJacob Bethell wastes no time, driving the first ball of the innings through the covers for a confident boundary. A strong start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Timber! Hazlewood cleans up Porel | Delhi Capitals – 75/10 (16.3)April 27, 2026 9:07 pmJosh Hazlewood delivers a peach to bowl Abhishek Porel, who departs after a fighting 30 runs. Delhi Capitals are all out for 75, a dismal performance with the bat.Hazlewood cleans up Porel | Delhi Capitals – 75/10 (16.3)April 27, 2026 9:07 pmJosh Hazlewood delivers a perfect ball, cleaning up Abhishek Porel who departs after a fighting 30 runs. This is the final wicket for Delhi Capitals, bringing their innings to an end.Porel finds the fence with a well-timed stroke | Delhi Capitals – 75/9 (16.2)April 27, 2026 9:06 pmAbhishek Porel drives a well-placed delivery through the off-side, sending it racing to the boundary for four. A crucial boundary for Delhi Capitals in a tough situation.Timber! Kuldeep Yadav bowled by Suyash Sharma | Delhi Capitals – 71/9(15.3)April 27, 2026 8:59 pmSuyash Sharma strikes! Kuldeep Yadav is cleaned up, bowled for just 3 runs. Delhi Capitals lose their ninth wicket and are now in deep trouble.Wicket! Kuldeep Yadav departs71/9BowlingSuyash Sharma 1-73.3 ov0 mdnEco 2.00Krunal Pandya 1-92.0 ov0 mdnEco 4.50Krunal Pandya delivers a quiet over for Delhi Capitals | Delhi Capitals – 71/8 (15.0)April 27, 2026 8:57 pmKrunal Pandya bowls a disciplined over, conceding only 4 runs. Abhishek Porel and Kuldeep Yadav are trying to rotate the strike and build a partnership for Delhi Capitals.Over 15 — 71/84 runs · 0WAbhishek Porel 26(30)Kuldeep Yadav 3(8)Suyash Sharma delivers a tight over | Delhi Capitals – 67/8 (14.0)April 27, 2026 8:56 pmSuyash Sharma bowls a tight over, conceding only 3 runs including two wides. Abhishek Porel and Kuldeep Yadav are at the crease, trying to build a partnership.Over 14 — 67/83 runs · 0WAbhishek Porel 26(30)Kuldeep Yadav 3(8)Krunal Pandya strikes, Jamieson falls | Delhi Capitals – 64/8 (13.0)April 27, 2026 8:49 pmKrunal Pandya bowls a wicket-taking over, dismissing Kyle Jamieson for 12 runs. Delhi Capitals lose their eighth wicket and are now 64 for 8 after 13 overs.Over 13 — Krunal Pandya 64/85 runs · 1WAbhishek Porel 23(25)Kuldeep Yadav 1(1)Krunal Pandya traps Jamieson plumb in front | Delhi Capitals – 62/8(12.3)April 27, 2026 8:47 pmKyle Jamieson is given out LBW off the bowling of Krunal Pandya. He departs after a brief cameo, leaving Delhi Capitals in further disarray. A crucial breakthrough for the bowling side.Wicket! Jamieson departs62/8BattingBatterRB4s6sSRKyle Jamiesonlbw b Krunal Pandya121211100.00Abhishek Porelnot out22232095.65BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoKrunal Pandya0.30316.00Suyash Sharma2.00402.00Suyash Sharma bowls a tight over | Delhi Capitals – 59/7(12.0)April 27, 2026 8:43 pmSuyash Sharma bowls a good over, conceding only 1 run, keeping the pressure on Delhi Capitals. Kyle Jamieson and Abhishek Porel are at the crease.Over 12 — Suyash Sharma 59/71 runs · 0WKyle Jamieson 12(12)Abhishek Porel 19(21)Jamieson finds the fence with a powerful drive | Delhi Capitals – 57/7(10.4)April 27, 2026 8:37 pmKyle Jamieson continues to attack, driving the ball hard through the off-side for a well-placed boundary. This is a crucial four for Delhi Capitals.Jamieson launches it over the ropes! | Delhi Capitals – 47/7(10.1)April 27, 2026 8:36 pmKyle Jamieson picks up the length early and dispatches the ball over the boundary for a massive six! A much-needed boost for Delhi Capitals.Delhi Capitals crawl to 46 for 7 after 10 overs | Delhi Capitals – 46/7 (10.0)April 27, 2026 8:35 pmDelhi Capitals managed to score 21 runs in the last four overs but lost the crucial wicket of David Miller. Abhishek Porel and Kyle Jamieson are now at the crease, trying to rebuild the innings.Over 10 — 46/721 runs · 1WAbhishek Porel 18(20)Kyle Jamieson 1(1)Rasikh Salam Dar concedes 12 runs in the over | Delhi Capitals – 46/7 (10.0)April 27, 2026 8:34 pmRasikh Salam Dar bowls an expensive over, conceding 12 runs. However, no wickets were taken. David Miller and Abhishek Porel scored the runs.Over 9 — Rasikh Salam Dar 46/712 runs · 0WAbhishek Porel 18(20)Kyle Jamieson 1(1)Over 9 concludes with a wicket | Delhi Capitals – 43/7 (9.0)April 27, 2026 8:22 pmRasikh Salam Dar takes a crucial wicket of David Miller, who was looking dangerous after hitting two boundaries. Delhi Capitals are now 43 for 7 after 9 overs.Over 9 — Rasikh Salam Dar 43/79 runs · 1WDavid Miller 19(18)Abhishek Porel 16(15)Miller’s aggressive innings cut short | Delhi Capitals – 43/7 (9.0)April 27, 2026 8:21 pmDavid Miller, after hitting two quick boundaries, tries to go big again but is caught by Jitesh Sharma off Rasikh Salam Dar. A crucial wicket for RCB as Miller was looking dangerous.Wicket! Miller departs43/7BattingBatterRB4s6sSRDavid Millerc Jitesh Sharma b Rasikh Salam Dar191830105.56Abhishek Porelnot out161520106.67BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoRasikh Salam Dar2.0021110.5Romario Shepherd1.00909.00Miller finds the fence again | Delhi Capitals – 43/6 (8.5)April 27, 2026 8:20 pmDavid Miller continues to find the gaps, dispatching this delivery through the leg side for another boundary. Crucial runs for Delhi Capitals as they try to accelerate.Miller carves one through the covers for four | Delhi Capitals – 35/6(8.1)April 27, 2026 8:18 pmDavid Miller finds the boundary with a well-timed shot through the covers, adding crucial runs for Delhi Capitals as they look to rebuild their innings.Porel pierces the off-side for four | Delhi Capitals – 29/6 (7.1)April 27, 2026 8:13 pmAbhishek Porel finds the gap with a well-timed drive through the off-side, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four. A much-needed boundary for Delhi Capitals.Miller finds the fence with a powerful drive | Delhi Capitals – 23/6 (6.4)April 27, 2026 8:11 pmDavid Miller smashes a much-needed boundary, driving the ball through the off-side with precision. This four brings some respite for Delhi Capitals.A quiet over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Delhi Capitals – 11/6 (5.0)April 27, 2026 8:10 pmBhuvneshwar Kumar bowls a tidy over, conceding just 2 runs without any wickets. Delhi Capitals are trying to consolidate their innings after a flurry of early wickets.Over 5 — Bhuvneshwar Kumar 11/62 runs · 0WAbhishek Porel 1(7)David Miller 6(9)Abhishek Porel drives through the covers for four | Delhi Capitals – 14/6(6.1)April 27, 2026 8:10 pmAbhishek Porel plays a beautiful cover drive, sending the ball racing to the boundary. This boundary provides a much-needed boost for Delhi Capitals, who are struggling to build momentum.Hazlewood strikes again, Rana departs | Delhi Capitals – 9/6(4.0)April 27, 2026 8:09 pmJosh Hazlewood continues his dominant spell, dismissing Nitish Rana and conceding only 1 run in the over. Delhi Capitals are in a precarious position, losing their sixth wicket for just 9 runs.Over 4 — Josh Hazlewood 9/61 runs · 1WAbhishek Porel 1(7)David Miller 4(8)Josh Hazlewood dominates with two wickets in the over | Delhi Capitals – 13/6 (6.0)April 27, 2026 8:08 pmJosh Hazlewood wreaked havoc in the second over, picking up two crucial wickets while conceding just 5 runs. Lokesh Rahul and Sameer Rizvi were dismissed, but Tristan Stubbs managed to find a boundary.Abhishek Porel 1(7)  David Miller 4(8)End of Over 6 | Delhi Capitals – 13/6 (6.0)April 27, 2026 8:07 pmJosh Hazlewood bowls a tight over, conceding only 2 runs. Delhi Capitals are struggling at 13 for 6 after 6 overs.Over 6 — Josh Hazlewood 13/62 runs · 0WAbhishek Porel 1(7)David Miller 4(8)Rana falls, Delhi Capitals in tatters | Delhi Capitals – 8/6(3.5)April 27, 2026 7:57 pmJosh Hazlewood picks up another crucial wicket, as Nitish Rana edges one to Devdutt Padikkal. Delhi Capitals are now six wickets down and staring down the barrel of a complete collapse.Batting1 Nitish Rana 1 (9) 11.112 Abhishek Porel 0 (2) 0BowlingJosh Hazlewood 3 -5 1.5ov 2.73Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3 -3 2.0ov 1.5Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes again, Axar Patel caught | Delhi Capitals – 7/4 (2.3)April 27, 2026 7:49 pmBhuvneshwar Kumar picks up another one! Axar Patel tries to smash it but finds Jitesh Sharma’s safe hands. Delhi Capitals are now five wickets down, reeling under pressure.Wicket! Axar Patel departs7/4BattingAxar Patelc Jitesh SharmaBowlingStubbs departs, Padikkal takes the catch | Delhi Capitals – 7/4 (2.1)April 27, 2026 7:45 pmBhuvneshwar Kumar strikes again! Tristan Stubbs tries to clear the infield but finds Devdutt Padikkal, who takes a comfortable catch. Delhi Capitals are now four wickets down.Wicket! Stubbs departs7/4BattingBatterRB4s6sSRTristan Stubbsc Devdutt Padikkal5310166.67Nitish Rananot out140025BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoBhuvneshwar Kumar1.10221.71Josh Hazlewood1.00525Stubbs finds the boundary | Delhi Capitals – 6/3 (1.3)April 27, 2026 7:41 pmTristan Stubbs shows some intent, driving the ball powerfully to the fence for four runs. A welcome boundary for Delhi Capitals amidst the early chaos.Sameer Rizvi falls early, caught behind | Delhi Capitals – 2/3 (1.2)April 27, 2026 7:39 pmAnother one bites the dust for Delhi Capitals! Sameer Rizvi edges a sharp delivery from Josh Hazlewood, and Jitesh Sharma takes a comfortable catch behind the stumps. Delhi are in deep trouble now.BattingSameer Rizvic Jitesh SharmaBowlingHazlewood claims a crucial wicket, Rahul falls cheaply | Delhi Capitals – 2/2 (1.1)April 27, 2026 7:38 pmJosh Hazlewood delivers a perfect line, finding the edge of Lokesh Rahul’s bat, and Jitesh Sharma makes no mistake behind the stumps. Delhi Capitals are now two down in the very early stages of their innings.Lokesh Rahul caught by Jitesh Sharma2/2BattingLokesh Rahulc Jitesh Sharma1(3) 4s: 0 6s: 0 SR: 33.33Nitish Rananot out1(2) 4s: 0 6s: 0 SR: 50BowlingJosh Hazlewood1/0 0.1 ov Eco: 0Bhuvneshwar Kumar1/2 1.0 ov Eco: 2Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes early, cleans up Sahil Parakh | Delhi Capitals – 0/1 (0.2)April 27, 2026 7:31 pmWhat a start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru! Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivers a peach, sending Sahil Parakh back to the pavilion without scoring. A crucial early breakthrough for RCB.Sahil Parakh departs early0/1BattingBatterRB4s6sSRSahil ParakhBowled02000.00BowlingBowlerOMRWEcoBhuvneshwar Kumar0.20010.00The Battle Lines Are Drawn: Playing XIs RevealedApril 27, 2026 7:06 pmThe highly anticipated playing XIs for Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been announced, setting the stage for an enthralling contest.Delhi CapitalsDushmantha ChameeraBowlerRoyal Challengers BengaluruRomario ShepherdAll-rounderRoyal Challengers Bengaluru opt to field first after winning the tossApril 27, 2026 7:02 pmIn a crucial decision at the start of the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and chosen to bowl first, setting the stage for an exciting chase later in the innings. Their captain believes the pitch will offer assistance to the bowlers early on.