Final result
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 23 runs
Player of the match: V Kohli
Result · Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RCB 19–12 DCVenue par · 196Chase success · 55%POTM · V Kohli
Match preview & overview
RCB beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs as powerplay collapse ends DC's chase
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 15 April 2023. Batting first after Delhi won the toss and chose to field, RCB posted 174/6 from their 20 overs. Delhi's reply never got going. They lost 4 wickets for just 32 runs in the powerplay and finished on 151/9. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match. The result halted a run of two consecutive RCB defeats, whilst Delhi extended their own losing sequence to four matches in the 2023 IPL season.
The match's decisive phase came early in the chase. RCB's bowlers tore through Delhi's top order inside six overs, leaving the visitors in a position from which no middle-order recovery was realistically achievable against a 175 target. Delhi eventually scored 43 in the death, but by then the margin was already set.
From RCB's perspective, the innings had its own wobble in the middle overs, where they lost 5 wickets for 87 runs between overs seven and fifteen. The death overs, however, produced 40 runs without loss, giving the total some late ballast that proved just enough.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru — 142-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2001–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
142
T20 matches hosted
196
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
80%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Royal Challengers Bangalore lead the series 19–12 from 33 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Delhi Capitals33
Total meetings
1
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Delhi's powerplay implosion settled the match early
Delhi Capitals lost 4 wickets for just 32 runs in the powerplay, effectively ending their chase before it began. RCB's opening bowlers exploited conditions to leave DC chasing 175 with no top-order platform. The contrast with RCB's own powerplay of 47/1 was stark.
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RCB's middle overs built the platform despite five wickets
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Chinnaswamy's average first-innings score not reached
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Delhi chose to field. And the toss trend favoured that call
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V Kohli named Player of the Match
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets at Chinnaswamy tend to attract interest given the venue's average first-innings score of 196 across 142 matches. Conditions generally suit batters, particularly in the first innings.
- The powerplay wickets market may be worth considering at this ground: Delhi's 4/32 in the powerplay of their chase sits well below the venue's average powerplay of 43 runs, suggesting that powerplay swings can be decisive here.
- The toss-field rate of 76 per cent at Chinnaswamy means outright result lines may be influenced heavily by the toss outcome; markets that account for conditions rather than form alone could offer more editorial context.
- With a 55 per cent chase success rate at the venue, the first-innings score line merits scrutiny. Teams posting significantly below the 196 average face a steeper climb than the ground's overall numbers might suggest.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals
What was the result of RCB vs Delhi Capitals on 15 April 2023?
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB posted 174/6 from their 20 overs and Delhi were restricted to 151/9 in reply. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss in RCB vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2023?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field first at Chinnaswamy. The decision aligned with the ground's tendency. 76 per cent of toss-winners at the venue opt to bowl. But Delhi's powerplay collapse undid any advantage it provided.
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and Delhi Capitals?
Across 33 IPL meetings, Royal Challengers Bangalore lead with 19 wins to Delhi Capitals' 12, with 1 no-result. RCB have won three of the last five encounters, including a 47-run victory at Chinnaswamy in 2024.
Where can I watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or NOW TV with a day pass. Coverage typically starts shortly before the scheduled first ball, with pre-match analysis included in most broadcasts.
How did Delhi Capitals lose the match after winning the toss?
Delhi's chase fell apart in the powerplay, where they lost 4 wickets for 32 runs in the first six overs. With no top-order platform to build from, they were always chasing the game and eventually finished on 151/9, 23 runs short of RCB's 174/6.
What is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's average first-innings score in T20s?
Across 142 matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the average first-innings score is 196 runs. RCB's 174/6 in this fixture was below that benchmark, suggesting conditions on the night may have been slightly more bowling-friendly than the venue's historical norm.
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Photo credits (5)
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Sachin Tendulkar — photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source