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RCB Skipper Patidar Stunned by Pitch After Dominant Win Over DC

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar expressed surprise at the pitch behavior after his team's dominant win over DC. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood's fiery spells reduced DC to 8/6 in the powerplay. Patidar praised the bowling attack and Suyash Sharma's economical spell. RCB chased down the target in 6.3 overs to register their sixth win.

Key Points: RCB Beat DC: Patidar Surprised by Pitch, Bowlers Shine

  • RCB beat DC by 10 wickets in IPL 2026
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/5) and Josh Hazlewood (4/12) star
  • DC were 8/6 before recovering to 75 all out
  • RCB chase down target in 6.3 overs
  • Patidar praises Suyash Sharma's stump-to-stump bowling
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IPL 2026: "Surprised at how wicket played": RCB skipper Patidar after beating DC

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar expressed surprise at the pitch after Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood's fiery spells led to a one-sided win over DC in IPL 2026.

"Even I am surprised at how the wicket played. All credit to the bowlers - Rajat Patidar"

New Delhi, April 27

Following his side's one-sided win over Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar expressed surprise with the way the wicket played and hailed bowlers, particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, for a domineering performance.

For the thousands of DC supporters at Arun Jaitley Stadium, a clash between KL Rahul and the local lad Virat Kohli, though wearing RCB colours, turned into a full-on horror movie as DC were absolutely clueless against the pace duo of Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood.

Looking to survive their accuracy, the incredible amount of bounce and tricks that the cricket ball produced, DC were down and out at 8/6. Abishek Porel (30), along with David Miller (19) and Kyle Jamieson (12), tried to pull back the game, but it was never enough against the defending champions.

Speaking after the match, Patidar said, "Even I am surprised at how the wicket played. All credit to the bowlers - Hazlewood and Bhuvi, the way they bowled in the powerplay. The good thing was we got early wickets, and it kept us in the driving seat."

Patidar said that the team had thought of splitting the powerplay between their lead pacers if they got early wickets and also lauded spinner Suyash Sharma's "stump-to-stump" bowling as he returned with figures of 1/7 in four overs.

"We had planned that if we get early wickets, they (Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood) would bowl 3-3 each. Suyash got a lot of spin - the way he bowled stump to stump, it was pleasing to see. Very important to follow your routine. Still a long way to go. We are taking it one game at a time. The positive was different players coming up and doing it for the team. You should have a good bowling attack (on flat pitches in T20 cricket) because only bowlers can win you championships," he signed off.

With this win, RCB have registered their sixth win in eight matches, with 12 points to their name. RCB are at number two in the points tally. This fifth defeat for DC, who have won three, keeps them at seventh spot in the points table.

RCB opted to field first, and excellent spells from Hazlewood (4/12) and Bhuvneshwar (3/5) reduced DC to 75 in 16.3 overs, with Abishek Porel (30) and David Miller (19) offering some resistance. RCB batters came out all guns blazing as Jacob Bethell (20 in 10 balls, with a four and two sixes), Devdutt Padikkal (34* in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes), and Virat Kohli (25* in 13 balls, with a four and two sixes) sealed the chase in 6.3 overs.

- ANI

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Priya S
Patidar's captaincy is really coming of age this season. Splitting the powerplay between Bhuvi and Hazlewood after early wickets was a smart move. And Suyash Sharma's 1/7 in 4 overs - that's gold dust in T20s! RCB are looking like genuine title contenders this time 🔥
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Vikram M
As a DC fan, this was painful to watch. Chasing 75 was never going to be tough for RCB, but 8/6 is embarrassing at any level. The pitch wasn't that bad - it was poor shot selection and lack of application. Porel and Miller showed some fight but it was too little too late. We need to go back to basics.
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James A
Impressive from RCB but let's be honest - Delhi's batting was pathetic. 8/6 is not just bad bowling, it's a complete batting collapse. Playing international cricketers like KL Rahul and David Miller, you expect at least some fight. RCB bowled well but DC batters made them look even better.
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Sneha F
Patidar is right - bowlers win you championships! 💯 In T20s, everyone talks about big hitters but if you can't take wickets, you can't contain. RCB's bowling attack looks balanced this year - Hazlewood's bounce, Bhuvi's swing, and Suyash's spin. Makes me nostalgic about the early days of IPL when bowling was celebrated too!
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Rajesh Q
One-sided match but credit to RCB for their dominance. Patidar's tactical nous is underrated

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