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Delhi Capitals had a shaky start of their chase of 176 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru within the IPL 2026 clash on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The visitors kept losing wickets at regular intervals throughout the powerplay, which added to the mounting pressure on their batting lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n Nonetheless, RCB were aware of KL Rahul\u2019s ability to rescue his team from difficult situations, having seen it occur before. Aware of the conditions in Bengaluru, the Karnataka batter selected to counterattack despite the early setbacks, taking over the bowlers and attempting to shift momentum in Delhi\u2019s favor.<\/span><\/p>\n KL Rahul anticipated a full-length delivery outside off stump, clearing his front leg even before Josh Hazlewood released the ball, and lofted it over extra cover for a towering six. He followed it up within the fifth over by dispatching one other delivery from the identical bowler over deep square leg for an additional maximum.<\/span><\/p>\n The appropriate-hander maintained his aggressive approach, striking two consecutive boundaries off the pacer and holding the innings together for the Capitals. He also took on leg-spinner Suyash Sharma, finding the boundary twice. <\/span><\/p>\n Continuing his fluent stroke play, Rahul brought up a well-crafted half-century in only 30 deliveries, anchoring the innings while keeping the scoreboard moving. Watch the video here:<\/span><\/p>\n \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc07\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc03\ud835\udc18\ud835\udc00 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc14\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc07! \ud83e\udd1c@krunalpandya24<\/a> finds the breakthrough. Rahul departs. Kohli takes the grab. The pendulum has swung! \ud83d\udd04\ud83e\udee8#TATAIPL<\/a> | #IPLRivalryWeek<\/a> 2026 \u27a1\ufe0f #RCBvDC<\/a> | LIVE NOW \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/tCvyn0XFNx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nBuxAX1leV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Royal Challengers Bengaluru, nevertheless, cut short KL Rahul\u2019s innings, dismissing him for 57 off 34 balls, an effort that included six fours and two sixes. On the opening delivery of the eleventh over, Rahul advanced down the pitch and attempted to loft a tossed-up ball from Krunal Pandya, only to mistime it because the ball ballooned into the air.<\/span><\/p>\n Virat Kohli sprinted forward, kept his eyes fixed on the descending ball, and safely accomplished the catch with each hands. While the trouble required sharp judgment and control, Kohli made it appear effortless\u2014something top fielders are known for.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the newest cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nVirat Kohli Pulls Off Good Catch to Remove KL Rahul in IPL 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n
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