Delhi Capitals walked into this game knowing the challenge was massive. A 243-run chase is never easy, but in today’s IPL, it’s far from impossible. Yet what unfolded wasn’t a brave fight. It was a collapse that started early and never really recovered.

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Before the innings could even find rhythm, the damage was already done. The powerplay, usually the phase where chases are built, turned into DC’s biggest nightmare.

“KL Rahul, Nitish Rana not spared as Delhi Capitals rue powerplay failure”

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HERE’S WHERE IT GETS MESSY

Because this isn’t just about losing a game. It’s about how it happened. And fans were quick to point fingers at two key names — KL Rahul and Nitish Rana.

PRESSURE TAKES OVER

Once the powerplay slipped away, the chase became an uphill battle. Every over added more pressure, and the lack of early aggression left the middle order with too much to do.

🚨 THE POWERPLAY DISASTER

In a chase of this magnitude, intent is everything. Boundaries matter. Momentum matters. But DC struggled to get going. Dot balls piled up, pressure mounted, and the required rate spiraled out of control.