In the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB posted a total of 163 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. The venue is known for high-scoring matches and is usually favorable for chasing teams. However, RCB has a history of successfully defending totals under 170 at this ground, having done so six times in the Indian Premier League. The most recent instance was in 2019 when they defended 161 for seven against Chennai Super Kings.
Since the introduction of the Impact Player rule, the lowest successfully defended score at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is 174 for six, achieved by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Delhi Capitals in 2023. Some of the other lowest totals successfully defended at this venue in the IPL include 138/7 by Kings XI Punjab against RCB in 2017, 156/8 by RCB against Deccan Chargers in 2008, 156/5 by RCB against Mumbai Indians in 2013, and 157/8 by RCB against Delhi Daredevils in both 2012 and 2017.
Overall, RCB has a decent track record of defending low totals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and they will be looking to continue this trend in their match against Delhi Capitals. The team will be aiming to restrict their opponents to a manageable total and secure a victory on their home turf.
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