Final result
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 47 runs
Player of the match: C Green
Result · Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RCB 19–12 DCVenue par · 196Chase success · 55%POTM · C Green
Match preview & overview
RCB beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs as DC collapse in the chase
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in their IPL 2024 fixture at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 12 May 2024. RCB batted first and posted 187/9, with the middle overs proving particularly productive: 77 runs fell in overs 7–15 for just 2 wickets. Delhi's chase fell apart in the powerplay. Four wickets went down for 54 runs inside the first 6 overs, and the required run rate climbed beyond realistic reach before the 10th over. DC were eventually bowled out for 140, falling short by 47 runs.
Cameron Green was named Player of the Match. Delhi Capitals had won the toss and chosen to field, which aligns with standard practice at this ground, but the decision could not prevent RCB from building a substantial total. The defeat extended Delhi's inconsistent run in 2024: three wins and two losses in their previous five outings.
For RCB, the win was their fifth consecutive victory in IPL 2024, following wins over Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans (twice) and Sunrisers Hyderabad. At a venue that averages 196 in the first innings, finishing on 187/9 was below the ground's par score, but it proved more than enough given Delhi's collapse.
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
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025RCB won by 6 wickets
2025DC won by 6 wickets
2024RCB won by 47 runs
2023DC won by 7 wickets
2023RCB won by 23 runs
2022RCB won by 16 runs
2021RCB won by 7 wickets
2021RCB won by 1 run
2020DC won by 6 wickets
2020DC won by 59 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Powerplay collapse ended Delhi's chase early
Delhi Capitals lost 4 wickets inside the first 6 overs for 54 runs, leaving them chasing 188 from 14 overs with half their top order gone. The asking rate never came down from there, and the last 4 overs produced just 13 runs for the loss of 3 wickets.
Angle 02
RCB's middle overs did the real damage with the bat
Angle 03
C Green named Player of the Match
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Delhi chose to field. The toss call backfired
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RCB's four-match winning run in 2024
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- At Chinnaswamy, where the average first-innings score across 142 matches is 196, total-runs markets may carry more value than outright result lines when both squads have batting depth.
- The venue's 55% chase success rate means fielding-first teams are only marginally disadvantaged. Toss-linked markets may not reflect that nuance accurately.
- Delhi's powerplay, where they lost 4 wickets for 54 runs, suggests top-order dismissal markets could be more active in the early overs than outright match markets at this ground.
- RCB's death-overs batting (49 runs, 5 wickets in overs 16–20) indicates that runs-in-phase markets for the final five overs are historically volatile at this venue.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals
What was the result of the RCB vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 match on 12 May?
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 12 May 2024. RCB posted 187/9 in their 20 overs and Delhi were bowled out for 140 in reply.
Who won the toss in the RCB vs DC match at Chinnaswamy?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field. That is consistent with the ground's trends: teams elect to field 76% of the time at Chinnaswamy. The decision did not pay off for DC.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Cameron Green (C Green) was named Player of the Match for his contribution to RCB's 187/9 total.
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and Delhi Capitals?
Across 33 meetings, Royal Challengers Bangalore lead 19–12, with one no result. In the five most recent encounters, RCB have won three and DC two.
Where can I watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or a NOW TV Sports membership. Coverage typically begins around 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
What is the average score at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in T20 cricket?
Across 142 T20 matches at Chinnaswamy, the average first-innings score is 196 and the average second-innings score is 177. Teams chasing have won 55% of the time, making it a slightly chase-friendly venue overall.
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Photo credits (5)
- Cameron Green — photo by Calistemon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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