Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 50 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

Batting first, the Challengers posted 181/4 in 20 overs, with Mahipal Lomror being the highest scorer with 54 runs off 29 balls. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis additionally chipped in with essential contributions of 55 and 45, respectively. For the Capitals, Mitchell Marsh was the decide of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs in his 3 overs.

Of their chase, Delhi gunned down the goal of 182 runs with ease, successful the competition by 7 wickets and 20 balls to spare. Phil Salt was the standout performer for Delhi, scoring a formidable 87 runs off simply 45 balls, together with 8 fours and 6 sixes. Marsh and Rilee Rossouw additionally contributed with 26 and 35 runs respectively.

Highest particular person scores for DC vs RCB:

• 108(51) – Quinton de Kock, Bengaluru, 2016
• 87(45) – Phil Salt, Delhi, at this time
• 86(54) – Gautam Gambhir, Delhi, 2008
• 85(48) – Rishabh Pant, Bengaluru, 2018

“I spoke earlier than the sport about being optimistic. We knew the wicket was gradual and low, and we spoke about enjoying off the backfoot. I assumed 180 was par, I felt we must bat very well to get there. (On Mitch Marsh) He got here in and hit the second ball for six or one thing like that, it put bowlers on the backfoot. Loving the help, specifically right here in Delhi,” stated Salt after the match.

Right here is how Twitter reacted:

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Some win that by Delhi Capitals. Complete, dominant and a press release one for each staff they are going to face subsequent. They will nonetheless turns issues round within the desk. Appears like they’ve discovered their rhythm. #DCvsRCB #IPL2023

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) Could 6, 2023

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#QilaKotla mein yeh jeet… ekdum really feel aagayi ❤pic.twitter.com/GMajLPGsUk

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) Could 6, 2023

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Kohli & Ganguly having a handshake and smile after the sport. pic.twitter.com/22yyaT0wGa

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) Could 6, 2023

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Stable chase from the @DelhiCapitals led by @PhilSalt1 & @Rileerr and a high all-round efficiency from Marsh!! @DelhiCapitals stealing some vital factors!! Pretty to see @mahipallomror36 on the cost!! #DCvRCB

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) Could 6, 2023

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Mohammad Siraj hugged Phil Salt and congratulated him on his knock.

Pretty to see! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/cTInT2Z928

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) Could 6, 2023

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Philip Salt guided Delhi Capitals to victory: https://t.co/bnXTUimUQs#ipl #ipl2023 #DCvRCB #DC #RCB #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/WsWZ9Of1XR

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Could 6, 2023

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This was some knock from Phil Salt. Single handedly received the sport for Delhi Capitals. pic.twitter.com/gqNmRhAuGv

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) Could 6, 2023

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#DCvRCB pic.twitter.com/JoCD3mRlsP

— Ambuj Mishra (@Ambujmishra9090) Could 6, 2023

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Dhaaga khol diya vai. What an innings!@PhilSalt1 @DelhiCapitals#ipl #DCvRCB

— Ishan Khandelwal (@_ishawn_) Could 6, 2023

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perspective 🤌🏻 pic.twitter.com/Jlwxoj2F4U

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) Could 6, 2023

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Phil Salt stars in Delhi Capitals’ win over Royal Challengers Bangalore pic.twitter.com/deRydvFras

— sports activities information (@CricketDeDaNaDa) Could 6, 2023

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Phil Salt To Mohammed Siraj pic.twitter.com/4oPGHIh0g1

— 𝑸𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒎 𝑯𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒏  (@qasim_says_) Could 6, 2023

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Phil Salt To Mohammed Siraj pic.twitter.com/4oPGHIh0g1

— 𝑸𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒎 𝑯𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒏  (@qasim_says_) Could 6, 2023

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Actually favored, the best way Phil Salt and DC have ruthlessly humbled the RCB tonight. Now it is Mumbai Indians boys flip to do humble them on ninth Could. pic.twitter.com/axfZ7F4aSk

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) Could 6, 2023