Buzzflix RCB’s Roaring Welcome at Home
Welcome to Namma Bengaluru, where cricket isn’t just a game—it’s an emotion! On April 10, 2025, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium turned into a cauldron of noise, energy, and a sea of red as Royal Challengers Bengaluru geared up to face the undefeated Delhi Capitals in their second home game of IPL 2025.
Fans began pouring in as early as 4:30 PM, braving the heat and traffic for a glimpse of their heroes. The biggest cheer? Of course, for Virat Kohli—Bengaluru’s adopted son, Delhi’s native. Add the return of Faf du Plessis to the mix, and it was a stage set for fireworks!
Toss Drama & Lineups
Axar Patel, leading DC in top form, won the toss and chose to bowl first—a decision that raised a few eyebrows but was backed by their bowling depth. He also confirmed his injured finger was healing well, and Faf was fit to play, replacing Sameer Rizvi.
Rajat Patidar, leading RCB in this clash, said he too preferred chasing , but backed his team to post a good total. Both teams brought firepower with smart playing XIs:
Delhi Capitals
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Axar Patel (capt.)
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (capt.)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Explosive Start: Salt Sets the Stadium on Fire
The match began with deafening cheers as Virat Kohli and Phil Salt walked out to bat. The buzz quickly turned into bedlam.
In just the third over, Phil Salt ripped into Mitchell Starc, smashing:
- 🎯 1 six
- 🎯 3 fours
- 🎯 1 free-hit six (after Starc overstepped)
- 🎯 4 leg byes
30 runs came off that single over, and the Chinnaswamy crowd was losing its mind. In just 3 overs, RCB had racked up 53 runs without loss.
The Turning Point: Salt’s Runout
But cricket’s a cruel game. In the 4th over, a misunderstanding led to Salt being run out while trying to take a non-existent single. Kohli hesitated, and Salt found himself stranded halfway down the pitch. What followed was a domino effect.
RCB’s Collapse: From 61/0 to 91/4
Here’s how the wickets fell:
- Salt (Run Out) Score: 61/100
- Padikkal (bowled by Mukesh Kumar)—Score: 72/2
- Kohli (caught off Vipraj Nigam)—Score: 80/3
- Livingstone (caught at slip)—Score: 91/4
All of this happened before the halfway mark, with DC pulling things back brilliantly.
Matchups & Masterplans
Let’s dive into some of the key battles and why they were so fascinating:
Starc vs Salt
Salt made Starc pay for erratic bowling. England vs. Australia fireworks in full display!
Nigam vs Kohli
This one had a special storyline. Vipraj Nigam, who earlier said he wanted to learn from Kohli, ended up dismissing him! He flighted the ball, enticed Kohli into a lofted drive, and Starc completed the catch. A moment the youngster—and social media—won’t forget anytime soon.
Axar vs Kohli
A more measured duel. Axar kept Kohli in check with clever angles and flatter deliveries.
Star Performer: Vipraj Nigam
Every IPL produces a breakout star. This match belonged to Vipraj Nigam. Calm under pressure, confident in approach, and decisive in execution—his bowling spell turned the game on its head.
What They Said
Rajat Patidar: “We wanted to chase, but now it’s about putting up a competitive score and building pressure.”
Axar Patel: “The surface had something. With two legspinners and solid pacers, we’re confident. My finger’s better—I’ll bowl more today.”
What’s Next?
- RCB: They need to introspect and fix their home game struggles. Chinnaswamy hasn’t been a fortress lately.
- DC: They’re flying high! With four wins on the trot, Axar Patel’s men are looking like serious contenders for a top-two finish.
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