IPL 2024 RCB Vs DC: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

RCB beat DC by 47 runs in IPL 2024 (X.com)RCB beat DC by 47 runs in IPL 2024 (X.com)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrashed Delhi Capitals (DC) to secure a 47 runs victory at home and kept their playoff hopes alive with an outside chance.

The Chinnaswamy wicket wasn't flat as usual as RCB's 188 runs first innings target proved to be way above par for DC, who fell off the bandwagon without skipper Rishabh Pant's availability and were bowled out for 140 runs.

Here’s the timeline of how RCB vs DC panned out in Bengaluru-

RCB vs DC Highlights: Rajat Patidar-Will Jacks Turns Duo Of Destruction For RCB

Just when RCB found themselves in trouble with two quick wickets in powerplay, in-form Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks anchored the innings with 90 odd runs partnership. Patidar got his fifth half century of a spectacular season which helped RCB accelerate things in middle overs.

RCB vs DC Highlights: DC Tightened Leash With Clinical Death Bowling

In the midst of an offensive assault, DC struck twice in two overs to remove set batters Patidar and Jacks against the run of play. Khaleel Ahmed further chipped in important dismissals of Karthik and Lomror to completely put a stoppage to RCB's bullet train.

RCB vs DC Highlights: Yash Dayal Gets Lucky Break To Remove Dangerous Jake Fraser-McGurk 

With 189 runs on board, a Rishabh Pant-less DC counted on explosive opener Jake Fraser McGurk to lead the charge before he fell to an unfortunate dismissal. Yash Dayal got his hands on Shai Hope's drive, which hit the stumps on the non-striker's end, and Jake was caught way short out of his crease.

RCB vs DC Highlights: DC Dug Their Own Grave With Bizarre Mix-Ups

DC were steady after stand-in captain Axar Patel brought up his half century. However, he couldn't get any support from the other end as finisher Tristan Stubbs gifted his wicket in a bizarre mix-up, and Green didn't waste the chance by perfecting a direct hit.

RCB vs DC Highlights: Yash Dayal Strikes As RCB Win Fifth Game In A Row

DC was all over the play in the chase and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Eventually, Yash Dayal removed the tail and cleaned up Kuldeep Yadav to fetch a mega 47-run victory as RCB survived yet another virtual knockout encounter.

RCB will live to see another day in the IPL 2024 playoff race as they jumped to fifth place on points table with 12 points and, most importantly, a positive net run rate.