Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a thrilling six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 26 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In a chase that went down to the final over, DC showed nerves of steel, with David Miller delivering a match-winning cameo to take his side over the line with just one ball remaining.
Phil Salt shines as RCB post competitive total
After being put in to bat, RCB posted 175/8 in their 20 overs, powered by an impressive knock from Phil Salt. The opener was in sublime touch, scoring 63 off 38 balls, striking four boundaries and three sixes. He provided a strong platform alongside Virat Kohli, who made a brisk 19.
Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar chipped in with handy contributions, while Tim David added late impetus with a quickfire 26 off 17 balls. However, regular wickets in the middle overs halted RCB’s momentum. Delhi Capitals’ bowlers kept things tight, with Axar Patel leading the charge with figures of 2/18. Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi also picked up two wickets each to ensure RCB remained within reach.
KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs anchor DC’s chase under pressure
Chasing 176, Delhi Capitals didn’t have the best of starts as Pathum Nissanka fell early. KL Rahul then took control of the innings, playing a fluent knock of 57 off 34 deliveries. His innings, featuring six fours and two sixes, laid the foundation for the chase.
Tristan Stubbs played a crucial supporting role that turned into a match-defining innings. The right-hander scored a composed 60 off 47 balls, anchoring the innings through the middle phase. Despite a few hiccups with wickets falling at intervals, Stubbs ensured DC stayed in the hunt. Axar Patel also made a valuable contribution of 26 runs, keeping the required rate under control heading into the final overs.
David Miller’s heroics seal dramatic win
With 15 runs required off the final over, the pressure was firmly on Delhi Capitals. That’s when Miller stepped up and showcased his finishing prowess. The experienced southpaw smashed two towering sixes and a boundary in the over, turning the game decisively in DC’s favour.
Miller remained unbeaten on 22 off just 10 balls, playing a sensational cameo under pressure to guide his team home at 179/4 in 19.5 overs. His late assault proved to be the defining moment of the match.
For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout performer, finishing with figures of 3/26 and briefly swinging momentum in his team’s favour. Krunal Pandya picked up a wicket as well, but the rest of the bowling unit struggled, especially in the death overs where Miller took control.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Never in any doubt. 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/xHgztTEMWG
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 18, 2026
A redemption for David Miller. pic.twitter.com/pIz9huXcwY
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 18, 2026
David Miller wins it for Delhi Capitals with 2 sixes in the final over against RCB 💪🙌#RCBvsDC #DavidMiller #IPL2026 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/pCWwW0pSYQ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 18, 2026
😱 13 Runs, 4 Balls, ONE DAVID MILLER! 🏏
From tough spot to heroic win! 🦁 David Miller shows again why he is the best finisher in the game. That 6-6-4 sequence was pure magic! ✨ pic.twitter.com/TZyQD8xoah
— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 18, 2026
– David Miller didn’t finish in last game.
– Lots of trolls.
– He came in tough situation today.
– DC needed 13 of 4 balls Vs RCB.
– He hits 6,6,4 and won the Match.THE REDEMPTION OF DAVID MILLER. 🙇♂️🥶 pic.twitter.com/cXP4rkTCWk
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 18, 2026
From Failed to chase To chase and win
2 from 2 13 from 4– THE REDEMPTION OF DAVID MILLER 🔥🔥#RCBvsDC pic.twitter.com/ZkytNeiflN
— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) April 18, 2026
David Miller is such a BEAST OMG…
13 off 4 needed and he hit two sixes and 1 four..
Outstanding!!!!— Parth (@ParthK_23) April 18, 2026
David Miller stands up tall and hits them big to take @DelhiCapitals to a thrilling victory 💥👏 pic.twitter.com/jY7NoTbzcQ
— Kashif (@KashifNdmCric) April 18, 2026
What an innings from David Miller. What a finisher he has been recently.pic.twitter.com/R3f6hiPQHL
— VIKASH KUMAR (@vkc1000) April 18, 2026
David Miller won the match for DC by smashing 2 sixes 😄 RCB was defending well till 19 overs 😄 #RCBvsDC #DCvsRCB #RCBvDC #DCvRCB #IPL #Bengaluru #ViratKohli #AxarPatelpic.twitter.com/tkgwinxqfO
— Cric_Lover 🏏 (@ankit_bhattar) April 18, 2026
Bashing RCB isn’t something new for David Miller.
Only legends remember this match. #RCBvsDC #DCvsRCB pic.twitter.com/cvWHl75J3c— GRVsays (@grvcric) April 18, 2026
David Miller you Rocked buddy 🐯 https://t.co/BuT9djKjB9
— Brajendra kumar (@SportsPuls90816) April 18, 2026
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