During the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals made history by registering the lowest ever score at the end of the Powerplay. At the end of the mandatory six-over phase, DC was struggling at 13 for six, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood from RCB wreaking havoc and picking up three wickets each.
This dismal performance by Delhi Capitals placed them at the top of the list of lowest scores recorded at the end of the Powerplay in IPL history. The previous record was held by Rajasthan Royals against RCB in Cape Town in 2009, where they scored 14 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in Pune in 2022 and Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata in 2011 also had low scores of 14 and 15 respectively. Additionally, Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals in Raipur in 2015 scored 16 runs at the end of the Powerplay.
Fans can follow the live score and updates from the DC vs RCB match on the given link. The match took place in New Delhi and was a challenging one for Delhi Capitals. The game will be remembered for the exceptional bowling performance by RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, as well as DC’s struggle to put up a decent score in the Powerplay. The match was held on April 27, 2026, and will go down in IPL history for Delhi Capitals’ unfortunate record-breaking performance.
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