The electric atmosphere at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium reached fever pitch on Saturday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosted Delhi Capitals (DC) In his 26th match IPL 2026 season. Known as the ‘Coliseum’ of Indian cricket, the Bengaluru venue lived up to its reputation, providing a high-octane backdrop for a clash defined by athletic brilliance and a nail-biting finish. While the result kept the fans on the edge of their seats till the penultimate ball, it was a moment of individual magic from RCB. Jitesh Sharma stole the headlines early in the second innings.
Jitesh Sharma’s superb aerial effort sends Sameer Rizvi into DC against RCB
The veteran swing king in the early stages of Delhi’s chase of 176 Bhuvneshwar Kumar he breathed fire. Already deleted Pathum Nissanka and Karun NairKumar DC looked to demolish his top order completely. In the fifth ball of the third over, Bhuvneshwar bowled a classic out-swinger at flatter length. young Samir Rizviwanting to assert himself, he tried to throw an aggressive punch from the cover area.
The ball caught a thick outside edge and flew quickly to where the first slip would normally be. Just as the ball was destined for a boundary, Jitesh defied gravity. Displaying elite wicketkeeping instincts, Jitesh threw himself to the right. In a second, he caught the ball with one hand a few centimeters above the grass.
The stadium erupted as Jitesh’s upper body hit the turf, but the ball stayed firmly in his right glove. This screamer reduced Delhi to a dangerous 18/3, with Rizvi stunned and Bhuvneshwar with remarkable figures of 3 for 5 in the opening burst. It was a masterclass in athletics that momentarily swung the momentum completely in the home side’s favour.
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𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓. 𝐀. 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇. 🤯@jiteshsharma_‘s incredible catch sent a wave of energy through Chinnaswamy! ❤️
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DC edge past RCB in IPL 2026 thriller
Despite the early havoc caused by Bhuvneshwar’s triple strike, Delhi Capitals staged a solid comeback to claim a 6-wicket victory with just one ball to spare. In the evening, RCB posted a competitive total of 175/8, scoring 63 off 38 balls. Phil Salt. Garnished with five fours and four sixes, Salt’s innings laid a solid foundation, although the middle order struggled to capitalize against disciplined spin. Akhar Patel (2/18) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/32).
The chase was a roller coaster ride. After 3/18, DC found its saviors KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs. Rahul played a captain’s knock, putting the pressure back on RCB with a quickfire 57 off 34 balls. However, it was Stubbs who anchored the finish.
The game was tense when Akhar (26 off 19) was forced to fall at 134/4, but David Miller (22* off 10) joined Stubbs to provide the final touch. Stubbs, named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 60, remained calm under pressure and guided DC to 176 in the final over.
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