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thebalanced.newsDelhi Capitals Bowled Out for 75 by RCB in IPL 2026, Record Low Powerplay Score Set
In an IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 75 runs, their lowest total this season and among the lowest in IPL history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood dominated, taking seven wickets early and reducing Delhi to 13 for 6 in the powerplay, the lowest ever in IPL. Despite the collapse, Delhi avoided the IPL's lowest-ever total of 49 runs, with contributions from Abhishek Porel and David Miller. RCB chased the target quickly, securing a nine-wicket win.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
49%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 17 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on sports reporting without evident political framing. Coverage centers on the performance of cricket teams and players, with factual descriptions of the match events. Sources present the perspectives of both teams, highlighting individual achievements and records without political commentary or partisan viewpoints.
Sentiment — Neutral (49/100)
The overall tone is factual with a mix of disappointment and admiration. While Delhi Capitals' batting collapse is described as historic and poor, the narrative also acknowledges individual efforts and the skillful bowling by RCB. The sentiment balances the negative aspects of the defeat with recognition of competitive play and record-setting performances.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 27 Apr, 02:47 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1827 Apr, 02:47 pm13 6 In 6 Overs! Delhi Capitals Break Record Of Lowest Powerplay Score In IPL History
- 2mint27 Apr, 02:52 pmLowest total in IPL: Delhi Capitals lose 6 wickets for just 8 runs after Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar run havoc Today News
- 3economictimes27 Apr, 02:55 pmIPL lowest totals: Delhi Capitals register lowest-ever powerplay score; a look at the tournament's lowest totals
- 4hindustantimes27 Apr, 03:10 pmSix wickets in 23 balls: Delhi Capitals crash to all-time low as Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood tear through lineup
- 5indiatoday27 Apr, 03:15 pm13 for 6: Delhi Capitals record worst-ever powerplay in IPL history
- 6freepressjournal27 Apr, 03:45 pmIPL 2026: DC Post Lowest Total Of 75 As Bhuvi, Hazlewood Storm Hits Arun Jaitley
- 7indiatvnews27 Apr, 03:46 pmDelhi Capitals 8 6, hit record low against RCB in horrific start to IPL 2026 Delhi clash
- 8news1827 Apr, 03:47 pmRCB bowl out DC for 75 in IPL
- 9httpswwwoutlookindiacom27 Apr, 03:56 pmDC Vs RCB, IPL 2026: What Is The Lowest Total In Indian Premier League History? Check Full List Outlook India
- 10indiatoday27 Apr, 04:00 pm49 stays safe: Delhi Capitals fans celebrate as DC avoid embarrassing IPL record
Lens Score breakdown
26/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Sources analysed
- 17
- Last analysed
- 27 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Delhi CapitalsRoyal Challengers BangaloreBangaloreJosh HazlewoodArun Jaitley Cricket StadiumWicketBhuvneshwar KumarOver (cricket)DelhiDavid Miller (South African cricketer)Tristan StubbsPowerplay (cricket)
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