Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a statement performance on Monday in IPL 2026, dismantling Delhi Capitals in a one-sided contest that will be remembered as much for its records as its dominance. At the heart of it was young spinner Suyash Sharma, who etched his name into the league’s history books with a spell of rare control and precision.Suyash delivered 20 dot balls in his four overs, equalling the all-time IPL record for most dot balls in a single innings, previously achieved by Deepak Chahar while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019. On Monday, Suyash conceded just seven runs and picked up a wicket in Delhi, registering one of the most economical four-over spells ever by a spinner in IPL history.The collapse of Delhi Capitals was dramatic. Reduced to 8 for 6 inside four overs, they never recovered, eventually folding for 75, one of the lowest totals of the season. Contributions from Abishek Porel (30) and David Miller (19) only delayed the inevitable as RCB’s bowling unit ran riot.The damage, however, began earlier. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood combined for seven wickets, slicing through the top order with ruthless efficiency. Their powerplay burst ensured DC recorded the lowest-ever IPL powerplay score of 13/6, setting the tone for the rout.Chasing a modest 76, Royal Challengers Bengaluru made light work of the target. Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, and Jacob Bethell wrapped up the chase in just 6.3 overs, sealing a nine-wicket win with 81 balls to spare, one of the fastest successful chases in IPL history.While the victory underlined RCB’s title credentials, it was Suyash Sharma’s spell that stood out. In a format often dominated by big hitting, his ability to choke runs and build relentless pressure proved decisive, reaffirming the enduring value of disciplined spin bowling in T20 cricket.
