🏏 KL Rahul Leads Delhi Capitals to Fourth Consecutive Victory in IPL 2025
📰 Match Recap: DC vs RCB – April 11, 2025
In a thrilling encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, KL Rahul delivered a masterclass innings, scoring an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls to lead Delhi Capitals to their fourth consecutive victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Delhi Capitals successfully chased down a target of 164 runs with 13 balls to spare, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.
🎯 Rahul’s Strategic Brilliance from Behind the Stumps
The match highlighted Rahul’s dual brilliance — both as a wicketkeeper and a batsman. He spent 20 overs behind the stumps, carefully observing the pitch conditions and learning from the bowlers' tactics. This unique vantage point helped him assess the tricky surface, giving him a tactical advantage once he came out to bat.
"It was a slightly tricky wicket but what helped me was being behind the stumps for 20 overs, watching how the wicket played," Rahul said in the post-match interview.
🧠 Wicketkeeping: The Secret Weapon
Rahul revealed that his wicketkeeping duties gave him valuable cues — from how other batters played to where they got dismissed or hit their shots.
"Wicketkeeping gave me a feeler for how the other batters played, where they were dismissed, and where they hit their sixes. Those cues from behind the stumps really helped me."
This insight helped him time his innings perfectly. Initially, he scored at a run-a-ball pace but accelerated after reaching 29 runs, bringing up his second successive fifty of the tournament.
💬 Stubbs on Rahul: "I Had the Best Seat"
Tristan Stubbs, who remained not out on 38, praised Rahul’s composed yet dominant knock:
"I had the best seat. He has grown up here, so he knows how to play and stayed positive throughout the innings. He kept reminding me to look straight, and that gave me confidence." – Stubbs
Their partnership ensured a steady and successful chase, further strengthening Delhi Capitals’ top spot in the tournament standings.
📊 Score Summary:
RCB: 163/8 (20 overs)
DC: 164/4 (17.5 overs)
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: KL Rahul – 93* (53)
🏆 DC’s Unbeaten Streak Continues
With this victory, Delhi Capitals remain undefeated in IPL 2025, showcasing a balanced squad and exceptional performances across the board. KL Rahul, with back-to-back fifties, is undoubtedly proving his mettle not just as a batter but also as a tactician.
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