IPL 2026
David Miller Destroys Romario Shepherd In Final Over To Seal Thriller For DC
By CricShots - Apr 18, 2026 9:19 pm
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Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a thrilling six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026, thanks to a sensational last-over finish from David Miller at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18.Β With 13 runs needed off the final four deliveries, Miller turned the game on its head in dramatic fashion. He first dispatched a full-toss for a massive six over deep mid-wicket, before following it up with another towering hit over extra cover.

David Miller
David Miller finished the game for DC

Keeping his composure under pressure, the left-hander then sealed the chase with a boundary, showcasing his trademark finishing ability. Miller remained unbeaten on 22 off just 10 balls, once again proving why he is regarded as one of the most reliable finishers in T20 cricket.

Earlier, DC’s chase was anchored by KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, who played crucial knocks to set up the win. Rahul scored a fluent 57 off 34 balls, blending elegance with controlled aggression, while Stubbs delivered a match-winning unbeaten 60 off 47 deliveries. Skipper Axar Patel also contributed with a handy 26 before being forced to retire hurt due to cramps.

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For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout performer with the ball, returning figures of 2/26, while Krunal Pandya chipped in with a wicket.

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Batting first, RCB posted 175/8 in their 20 overs. Phil Salt led the charge with a well-compiled 63 off 38 balls, but the hosts lost momentum during the middle overs. Delhi’s bowlers, including Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi, picked up two wickets each to keep the total in check.

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With this victory, DC climbed to fourth place on the IPL 2026 points table with three wins in five matches. They will next face Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, RCB, despite the defeat, remain second and will look to bounce back strongly in their upcoming clash against Gujarat Titans.