New Delhi: It turned into a nightmare night for Delhi Capitals as Royal Challengers Bangalore Pacers put up a brutal show at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, destroying the hosts’ batting line-up. DCB’s match ended in dramatic fashion right from the start as DCB captain Rajat Patidar asked to bat first.Debutant Sahil Parakh endures forgettable start with two ducks Bhuvneshwar Kumar Right on the second ball of the innings. What followed was complete slaughter Josh Hazlewood Two balls and two strikes, dismissing KL Rahul and Sameer Rizvi, put DC in trouble early.Live score: DC vs RCB, IPL 2026Record low: 8/6 shocks IPL historyThe slide got worse as Bhuvneshwar continued his dream spell, sacking Tristan Stubbs and skipper Axar Patel At the same end. Hazlewood then returned to dismiss Nitish Rana, reducing DC to a shocking 8 for 6 in four overs.This marked the lowest total of six wickets conceded in IPL history, surpassing the previous record of 11 for 6 against Deccan Chargers by Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011 – coincidentally on the same day, April 27. The unfavorable list also includes Delhi Daredevils’ 6 for 24 (2017), RCB’s 6 for 28 (2014) and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s record of 6 for 29 (2013).Early blitz stuns WashingtonThe collapse was triggered by ruthless seam bowling. Bhuvneshwar’s inswinging yorker to Parakh set the tone, while Hazlewood’s disciplined channel bowling exposed the batsman’s vulnerability. The fast-paced offense of India and Australia took advantage of the run game and pressure, forcing turnovers from the D.C. lineup. As RCB stepped up their grip, wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma and slip fielder Devdutt Padikkal made the difference with their sharp catches.Patidar’s decision to bowl first was influenced by the high-scoring nature of the ground and better batting conditions under lights. “We’re going to try to put pressure on them,” he said as he tossed the ball — a plan that worked perfectly.DC captain Axar admitted after the match that his team would prefer to chase, citing improved pitch conditions. But by then, the damage had been done and RCB’s pacers produced one of the most devastating new-ball spells in IPL history.
