IPL 2026: KL Rahul reveals 'Virat Kohli, Phil Salt weren't happy' after DC's win over RCB
Delhi Capitals, led by KL Rahul, secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite an early collapse, Rahul anchored the chase with a fifty, supported by Tristan Stubbs and David Miller's explosive finish. The win halted RCB's home winning streak, with bowlers finding assistance on a tricky M.
Chinnaswamy pitch.
Delhi Capitals’ stand-in skipper KL Rahul shed light on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s visible frustration after DC pulled off a tense chase at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, courtesy of a late onslaught from David Miller. Rahul, who anchored the innings with a composed half-century, revealed that both Virat Kohli and Phil Salt appeared uncomfortable with the pitch conditions early in the game.
"I could see Virat and Phil Salt weren't happy with the way the ball was coming on. Us losing three wickets in the first six overs didn't make it easy for us. So yeah, all in all, it was a really good cricket game.
After losing three quick wickets, the conversation was to continue playing good cricket shots and see how we could find boundaries while still putting pressure on the bowlers," Rahul said after the match. Taking over captaincy duties in the absence of Axar Patel, who was sidelined due to cramps, Rahul navigated DC through early trouble after losing three wickets in the powerplay. He emphasized that the key was to stay positive despite setbacks.