{"id":60837,"date":"2025-04-11T10:34:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T10:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=60837"},"modified":"2025-04-11T10:34:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T10:34:29","slug":"kl-rahuls-masterclass-guides-delhi-capitals-to-six-wicket-win-over-rcb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/11\/kl-rahuls-masterclass-guides-delhi-capitals-to-six-wicket-win-over-rcb\/","title":{"rendered":"KL Rahul\u2019s Masterclass Guides Delhi Capitals to Six-Wicket Win Over RCB"},"content":{"rendered":"

Delhi Capitals<\/strong> extended their winning streak with a six-wicket<\/strong> victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/strong> in their IPL clash on Thursday, powered by a composed and unbeaten 93 off 53 balls<\/strong> from KL Rahul<\/strong>, who was named Player of the Match<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Match Highlights:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    RCB posted 163\/7<\/strong> after a blazing start, thanks to Phil Salt\u2019s quickfire 37 off 17<\/strong> and a late flourish by *Tim David (37<\/em> off 20)**.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Kuldeep Yadav (2\/17)<\/strong> and Vipraj Nigam (2\/18)<\/strong> spun a web around RCB, pulling the momentum back for DC.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Despite a shaky start with the bat, DC chased down the target in 17.5 overs<\/strong>, finishing at 169\/4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Top Performers:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      KL Rahul (93 off 53)<\/em>* \u2014 Anchored the chase with 7 fours and 6 sixes, showing brilliant risk management and shot selection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tristan Stubbs (38 off 26)<\/em>* \u2014 Provided steady support, adding 111 runs<\/strong> for the 4th wicket with Rahul.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Vipraj Nigam<\/strong> and Kuldeep Yadav<\/strong> \u2014 Their control in the middle overs changed the game after RCB\u2019s fiery start.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key Moments:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        DC\u2019s chase got off to a horror start at 30\/3<\/strong>, losing Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Abhishek Porel cheaply.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Rahul survived an early drop at 5 and capitalized brilliantly, taking on Suyansh Sharma and Josh Hazlewood with calculated aggression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        His final flourish \u2014 a six to win the match \u2014 was followed by a “sword celebration” that thrilled the crowd.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        RCB Innings Recap:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Salt and Kohli\u2019s 61-run opening stand in just 24 balls gave RCB a dream start.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          However, a mid-innings collapse triggered by Kuldeep and Nigam saw them crumble from 61\/0 to 102\/5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Tim David\u2019s late surge pushed RCB past 160, but it wasn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Brief Scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            RCB<\/strong>: 163\/7 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 37, Tim David 37*; Kuldeep Yadav 2\/17, Vipraj Nigam 2\/18)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            DC<\/strong>: 169\/4 in 17.5 overs (KL Rahul 93*, Tristan Stubbs 38*; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2\/26)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Result<\/strong>: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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