The high-stakes IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) may be heading for a rain-affected finish, as drizzles have started at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the crucial 16th over of the second innings.
Where the match stands now
RCB posted 163/7 in their 20 overs. In reply, Delhi Capitals reached 122/4 in 15.1 overs, with KL Rahul playing a sensational knock, batting on 73 off 45 balls. The required rate stands at 8.69, and DC need 42 runs off 29 balls.
According to the latest DLS par score, Delhi Capitals are six runs ahead at the end of 15 overs. This means if rain stops play now and no further action is possible, Delhi Capitals will be declared winners under the DLS method.
Key moments in the middle overs
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Axar Patel was dismissed by Suyash Sharma for 15 in the 9th over.
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Suyash bowled a tight spell, finishing with figures of 3.1-0-13-1.
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KL Rahul raised his half-century in 37 balls and upped the ante in Hazlewood’s 15th over, hammering 22 runs including a six and three fours.
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DC accumulated 82 runs between overs 7 and 15, shifting momentum in their favor.
With covers ready near the boundary and rain falling steadily, all eyes are on the umpires’ call. But if there’s no further play, Delhi looks set to walk away with the points.
