Apr 18, Kathmandu - In the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) posted a target of 176 runs to Delhi Capitals. Batting first at their home ground in Bangalore, RCB lost 8 wickets in their 20 overs, finishing with a total of 175 runs.

Openers laid a strong foundation for Bangalore, with Phil Salt shining with an impressive half-century. Salt scored 63 runs off 38 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. Other notable contributions came from Tim David with 26 runs, Virat Kohli with 19, and Devdutt Padikkal with 18.

Despite a steady start, Bangalore's innings slowed down in the final five overs, managing only 29 runs and losing four key wickets.

Delhi Capitals' bowlers kept the opposition in check, with Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi each claiming 2 wickets. Akshar was economical, conceding just 18 runs in his 3 overs, while Mukesh Kumar took 1 wicket.