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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's exceptional 3-wicket haul for 5 runs propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant victory over Delhi Capitals. This stellar performance saw him claim the IPL 2026 Purple Cap with 14 wickets. The match was largely decided by a devastating powerplay spell from Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood, which reduced DC to 13 for 6.

Capitals were going at a rate of nearly a-run-a-wicket before they finished the Powerplay at 13/6. Call it the worst batting performance in the Powerplay or the best spell of fast bowling in a Powerplay, those six overs served as a staunch reminder of how cricket can be a great leveller.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dominant IPL 2026 campaign, securing a commanding nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. This win propelled RCB to 12 points, consolidating their second position and narrowing the gap with league leaders Punjab Kings. The emphatic performance also significantly boosted RCB's Net Run Rate, now the best in the tournament.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved a significant IPL milestone, taking his 20th three-wicket haul to join Jasprit Bumrah as the only pacers with 20 or more such performances. This came during a devastating powerplay spell where he, along with Josh Hazlewood, ripped through the Delhi Capitals' batting lineup, leaving them stunned at 8 for 6.

Delhi Capitals endured a historic batting collapse, mirroring a 2011 ignominy on April 27th. Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacers ruthlessly reduced DC to a staggering 8 for 6 within four overs, marking the lowest powerplay score in a full IPL match. This dramatic implosion saw six wickets fall inside the first six overs, a feat previously achieved by Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

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India and New Zealand have signed a 'once-in-a-generation' trade pact, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to New Zealand. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years and includes a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand. Both nations are optimistic about the pact's potential to boost economic growth and cooperation across various sectors.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacers delivered a ruthless performance, dismantling Delhi Capitals' batting line-up to a record-breaking 8 for 6 on Monday. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took multiple wickets early, leaving DC shell-shocked and setting a new IPL low for the sixth wicket. RCB's bowlers exploited movement and pressure to perfection.

West Bengal's Phase 2 assembly election campaign concluded with intense polarization, marked by high-decibel rallies and sharp political attacks. Prime Minister Modi's symbolic outreach and Mamata Banerjee's street-level campaigning defined competing narratives, while record Phase 1 turnout intensified voter mobilization efforts.