April 27 Curse Returns as Delhi Capitals Collapse Echoes 2011

DC captain Axar Patel said his side would have preferred to chase, citing improving pitch conditions under lights.

Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 8 for 6 inside four overs, setting a new IPL record for the lowest total at the fall of the sixth wicket. The previous record stood at 11 for 6 in 2011.

Josh Hazlewood returned to dismiss Nitish Rana, leaving DC at 8 for 6 inside four overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar followed up with dismissals of Tristan Stubbs and DC captain Axar Patel in the same over, further tightening the hosts' slide.

Josh Hazlewood dismissed KL Rahul and Sameer Rizvi in two balls, triggering DC's early collapse.

Debutant Sahil Parakh was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the second ball of DC's innings.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl first, citing the venue's high-scoring nature and favorable under lights batting conditions. He said the team would try to pressure DC early.

The record for the lowest total at the fall of the sixth wicket in IPL history was 11 for 6, set by Kochi Tuskers Kerala against Deccan Chargers on April 27, 2011, a fact cited in context of DC's collapse.

The innings contributed to the IPL record of six wickets lost inside the first six overs; a feat previously achieved by Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011 and matched by Delhi Capitals in 2026.

Sharp catches by Jitesh Sharma and Devdutt Padikkal added to DC's misery as the collapse unfolded.

The 13/6 stands as the lowest powerplay score in a completed IPL innings, surpassing Rajasthan Royals’ 14 for 2 in 2009 and tying Kochi Tuskers Kerala (2011) for most wickets lost in the first six overs.

Within 3.5 overs, DC were 8 for 6, and by the end of the powerplay they stood at 13 for 6, marking the lowest powerplay score in a full IPL innings.

Josh Hazlewood added Nitish Rana to Delhi Capitals' woes with another early wicket.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to dismiss Tristan Stubbs and captain Axar Patel in quick succession as DC's innings continued to crumble.

Josh Hazlewood struck twice in consecutive deliveries to dismiss KL Rahul and Sameer Rizvi, intensifying Delhi Capitals' slide.

In the opening over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed debutant Sahil Parakh for a two-ball duck, initiating DC's early collapse.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar elected to bowl first, citing favourable chasing conditions for Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

On April 27, 2011, Kochi Tuskers Kerala slumped to 11 for 6 in an IPL match, marking a historically low start that is referenced again on the same calendar date in 2026.