New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday produced a narrative performance in IPL 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals in a one-sided encounter that will be remembered as much for its record of dominance. At its center was young spinner Suyash Sharma, who wrote his name in the league’s history books with a spell of rare control and accuracy.Suyash bowled 20 dot balls in his four overs, equaling the all-time IPL record for most dot balls in a single innings, previously held by Deepak Chahar in 2019 while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders. On Monday, Suyash conceded just seven runs and took one wicket in Delhi, registering the most economical four-over spell ever by a spinner in IPL history.The collapse of the Delhi Capitals was dramatic. Reduced to 8 for 6 inside four overs, they never quite recovered, eventually scoring 75, one of the lowest totals of the season. The partnership of Abhishek Poral (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, cutting through the top order with ruthless efficiency. His 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 Padikal, Virat Kohli, and Jacob Bethel wrapped up the chase in just 6.3 overs to win by nine wickets with 81 balls to spare, one of the fastest successful chases in IPL history.While the win cemented RCB’s title credentials, it was Suyash Sharma’s spell that stood out. In a format often dominated by big hitting, his ability to squeeze runs and build sustained pressure proved decisive, confirming the enduring value of disciplined spin bowling in T20 cricket.
