[WATCH] IPL 2025: KL Rahul ‘this is my home’ after masterclass vs RCB in Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in the twenty-fourth game of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which was played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This was DC’s fourth victory of the year. After this win, RCB was in third place in the points standings while DC was in second.

RCB scored 163 runs, which was a respectable amount.

Phil Salt, the opener, opened the innings with a rapid-fire stroke of 37 off just 17 balls. Tim David’s undefeated 37 off 20 balls in the closing stages made sure RCB finished strongly despite a few middle-order blunders. Young leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav both showed promise with the ball for DC, taking two wickets apiece while keeping tight lines.

In reaction, DC got off to a rough start and lost wickets quickly. But KL Rahul, who was born in Bengaluru, Rahul and South African batsman Tristan Stubbs formed a match-winning combination as Rahul skilfully led the innings. Rahul scored 93 runs off 53 balls, including seven fours and six sixes, to remain undefeated. With an undefeated 38 off 23 balls, Stubbs offered strong support, and the two of them combined for 111 runs in just 55 balls to give DC the victory.

Following his spectacular performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, KL Rahul boldly stood up and exclaimed, “This is my land” in joy. In addition to ensuring a resounding victory for the Delhi Capitals, his daring knock—which featured seven boundaries and six sixes—also represented his strong bond with the crowd. The announcement was an affirmation of his supremacy on the pitch, where he had once called home during his RCB days, rather than merely a celebration of his accomplishment. Rahul reminded everyone of his development into one of the IPL’s most formidable batsmen with his aggressive performance and a pointed gesture towards the audience.

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Local boy. Big stage. Statement made.

How good was Bengaluru’s KL Rahul against RCB tonight?

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The match concluded in style as KL Rahul struck a six over fine leg to finish the game. In a winning moment, he gestured towards the crowd and the squad, pointing at the ground to mark it as his home. The celebration quickly went viral, especially as the wicketkeeper-batter achieved this feat against his former franchise on his home turf.

RCB, who have now lost two games, will look to bounce back in their next fixture against Rajasthan Royals on April 13 in Jaipur. Meanwhile, DC will aim to extend their winning streak when they face Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.