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David Miller's Last-Over Heroics Seal Thrilling IPL Win for Delhi Capitals

David Miller smashed two sixes in the final over to secure a dramatic last-ball victory for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Capitals successfully chased 176 despite a disastrous start that saw them at 18/3 in the powerplay. Player of the Match Tristan Stubbs anchored the innings with an unbeaten 60, while KL Rahul provided crucial momentum with a rapid 57. Stubbs credited Miller's finishing prowess, calling the tense chase the South African's "bread and butter."

Key Points: David Miller Wins IPL Thriller for DC vs RCB | Match Highlights

  • Miller hits 2 sixes in final over
  • Stubbs scores match-winning 60*
  • KL Rahul anchors with 57
  • DC recovers from 18/3
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"That's his bread and butter": POTM Tristan Stubbs on David Miller heroics

David Miller hits two sixes in final over to win match for Delhi Capitals. Tristan Stubbs named POTM. KL Rahul scores fifty. IPL 2026 highlights.

"That's him, that's his bread and butter. - Tristan Stubbs on David Miller"

Bengaluru, April 18

David Miller pulled off a thriller for Delhi Capitals as they secured a last-over thriller against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 26 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

DC chased down a 176-run target with one ball and six wickets to spare against RCB. Down at 18/3 in powerplay, courtesy a sensational bowling display from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, fifties from KL Rahul (57 off 34 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (60 not out off 47 balls) put DC on track to win.

The run-chase was looking difficult for the DC with 15 runs needed in the last over. Romario Shepherd came to bowl, and Miller (22 not out off 10 balls) hit him for two sixes and a four to win the match comfortably.

Player of the Match, Stubbs, credited his compatriot Miller for the victory and said, "I said to him (Miller), now, I knew we were going to do it. I didn't know how. So thankfully, David Miller was on the other end. And that's him, that's his bread and butter."

Speaking during the post-match presentation, Stubbs said, "I was quite ready in the change room. I thought, just watch the ball and just go from there. (Talks about the approach from 18/3) No, it was quite nice. Came in really early and then the last two overs of the powerplay, I thought, okay, I can have a go here. Then KL ended up getting most of the strike and taking us, getting us real momentum. And then through the middle there, the way he batted was magnificent. He really kept us going. And we spoke before as a team to bat in partnerships. So I thought, he's going well, so just give him the strike."

Talking about the surface, the 25-year-old batter said, "It wasn't like spinning or anything, but it was just a little bit slow. Pretty much what I play on back home. But yeah, thankfully, we got through. Yeah, I kept thinking three sixes, and we're straight back in it. And they bowled their guns out quite early. So then I always thought, worst case, the last over we can get whatever we need. But I didn't want to take it to the last over. But thankfully, we got over the line."

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, that was a fantastic match! Stubbs played a very mature innings under pressure. His partnership with KL was crucial. But honestly, Shepherd's last over... not sure what the captain was thinking. Miller was always going to target him.
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Arjun K
Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a dream spell in the powerplay! 18/3 is a nightmare start. Full credit to DC's middle order for the recovery. Stubbs is right, finishing games is Miller's "bread and butter". DC looks like a balanced side this season.
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Priya S
Heartbreaking for RCB fans again. We dominate 90% of the match and lose it in the last over. Our death bowling needs serious work. On the other hand, KL Rahul's innings was a masterclass. He deserves more credit for steering the ship after that top-order collapse.
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Karthik V
Respectful criticism: While it was a thrilling win, the article focuses heavily on the overseas players. Bhuvi's incredible spell of 3 wickets for hardly any runs in the powerplay was the real highlight that set up the drama. Sometimes our own Indian bowlers don't get the headlines they deserve.
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Michael C
Stubbs' comment about the pitch being similar to back home is interesting. Shows how the IPL prepares players for all conditions. Great game of cricket overall! The Chinnaswamy crowd, as always, was electric, even in a loss.

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