DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Match 46: Krunal Pandya Powers RCB to Top Spot with 6-Wicket Win!
Published on April 30, 2025 | Tech Ideas And News
In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 27, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 6 wickets with 9 balls remaining in Match 46 of the IPL 2025 season. Krunal Pandya’s all-round heroics, alongside Virat Kohli’s anchoring fifty, led RCB to their sixth consecutive away win—a historic first in IPL history. This victory propelled RCB to the top of the points table with 14 points, as reported by Tech Ideas And News.
Match Summary
RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl on a two-paced surface. DC managed 162/8 in 20 overs, with KL Rahul (41 off 39) and Tristan Stubbs (34 off 18) providing crucial contributions. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/33) led RCB’s bowling attack, supported by Josh Hazlewood (2/36) and Krunal Pandya (1/28), who kept the pressure on through the middle overs.
RCB’s chase started shakily, falling to 26/3 in the powerplay. However, a 119-run partnership between Krunal Pandya (73* off 47) and Virat Kohli (51 off 47)—the highest for RCB for any wicket in IPL 2025—turned the game around. Tim David’s quickfire 19 off 5 balls, including back-to-back boundaries, sealed the win with 9 balls to spare.
Detailed Scoreboard
| BATSMAN | RUN / BALL | FOUR | SIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 41 / 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 34 / 18 | 3 | 2 |
| Abishek Porel | 28 / 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Faf du Plessis | 22 / 26 | 2 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 15 / 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Karun Nair | 4/ 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Vipraj nigam | 12/ 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Starc* | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.Chameera* | 0 / 1 | 0 | 0 |
| BOWLER | OVER | RUN | WICKET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 33 | 3 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 36 | 2 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 28 | 1 |
| Yash Dayal | 4 | 42 | 1 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Team Score | 162/8 (20 overs) | ||
| BATSMAN | RUN / BALL | FOUR | SIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krunal Pandya | 73* / 47 | 5 | 4 |
| Virat Kohli | 51 / 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Tim David | 19 / 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Jacob Bethell | 12 / 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Rajat Patidar | 6 / 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 0 / 2 | 0 | 0 |
| BOWLER | OVER | RUN | WICKET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | 4 | 19 | 2 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 24 | 1 |
| Mitchell Starc | 3 | 31 | 1 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 3.3 | 51 | 0 |
| Team Score | 165/4 (18.3 overs) | ||
| Player of the Match | Krunal Pandya | ||
| WIN / LOSS | RCB Won 🏆 | ||
Key Performances
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Player of the Match with 73* off 47 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes) and 1/28, stitching a match-defining 119-run partnership with Kohli.
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Scored 51 off 47 (4 fours, 0 sixes), reclaiming the Orange Cap with his sixth fifty of the season.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Took 3/33 in 4 overs, leading RCB's bowling attack.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Claimed 2/36 in 4 overs, leading the Purple Cap race with 18 wickets.
- KL Rahul (DC): Top-scored for DC with 41 off 39, anchoring the innings on a tricky pitch.
Tech-Enhanced Fan Experience
Fans enjoyed the match through JioHotstar’s 4K streaming, with real-time stats like run-rate graphs and player heatmaps. Smartwatch alerts for key moments, such as Krunal’s fifty, kept viewers engaged, highlighting how technology is revolutionizing cricket fandom in 2025.
What’s Next?
RCB, now atop the table with 14 points, will face Chennai Super Kings at home on May 3, 2025, Follow Tech Ideas And News for more IPL updates with a tech twist. Who will dominate the race to the playoffs? Share your thoughts in the comments!
