Tristan Stubbs and David Miller celebrate the win (ANI Image)
Delhi Capitals registered a stunning win in the last match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with David Miller once again proving why he is considered one of the best players in world cricket.Chasing a competitive total of 176, DC held their nerve in the closing stages as Miller unleashed a brutal attack in the final over, turning the match decisively in his side’s favour. Stubbs, who played a crucial role in guiding the chase alongside Miller and scored 60 points, admitted that even he was not sure how to solve the equation in the final moments. However, Miller’s presence in the crease has provided a sense of reassurance.
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Player of the match Tristan Stubbs praised his compatriot, highlighting Miller’s calmness and experience in high-pressure situations.“Yes, I kept thinking three sixes and we went straight back into it. And they threw their guns out pretty early. So I always thought, at worst, in the last end we could get everything we needed. But I didn’t want to take it to the end. But fortunately we got over the line. I told him (Miller), I knew we were going to do it.”
I didn’t know how. Fortunately, David Miller was on the other end. “That’s his bread and butter,” Stubbs said after the game.Match summary: RCB vs DCDelhi Capitals registered a thrilling six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with KL Rahul leading the charge in a tough chase of 176. DC rattled early at 18/3 inside three overs, thanks to a brilliant spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
However, Rahul stabilized the innings with 57 off 34 balls, steadying the chase under pressure.He found strong support from Tristan Stubbs, who scored an unbeaten 60, while David Miller provided the finishing touch with a quickfire 22*, including two crucial sixes in the final over to seal the match.Earlier, RCB posted 175/8 after a strong start from Phil Salt (63) and Virat Kohli (19). But the Delhi spinning companies, led by Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, brought down the middle order, holding the overall GDP below par. Despite the late scare, DC chased down the goal with the remaining ball, ending RCB’s five-game winning streak at home and breaching their fortress in a high-pressure encounter.