RCB vs DC: David Miller Surpasses Pollard, Only Behind Dhoni in Elite IPL List

The 26th match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League witnessed a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC). Delhi Capitals emerged victorious, defeating RCB by 6 wickets. Chasing a target of 176 runs set by RCB, Delhi Capitals faced an initial struggle. However, David Miller's explosive cameo of 22 runs off just 10 balls ensured a clinical finish for the team.

David Miller's Late-Over Heroics

The match reached a tense climax when Delhi Capitals required 25 runs off the final two overs. David Miller took charge of the situation, showcasing his finishing prowess. In the final over of the match, Miller struck two consecutive sixes to seal the victory for Delhi, while with this performance, Miller has surpassed Kieron Pollard in a unique statistical category involving sixes in the final over of a chase.

New Milestone in the 20th Over

David Miller has now climbed to the second spot in the list of players with the most sixes in the 20th over during successful run chases in IPL history. Miller has faced 26 balls in the 20th over during successful chases, hitting 9 sixes. He overtook Kieron Pollard, who previously held the second spot with 7 sixes. Pollard has now dropped to the third position. Legendary finisher MS Dhoni continues to lead the chart with 14 sixes.

Miller's Stellar Record in Successful Chases

David Miller's overall statistics in successful IPL run chases are highly impressive. 81. His contributions in these winning causes include one century and six half-centuries, cementing his reputation as a premier match-winner.

Most Sixes in the 20th Over During Successful IPL Run Chases:

RCB's Winning Streak at Home Ends

For the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, this loss marks their second defeat in six matches during the IPL 2026 season. Prior to this encounter, RCB had maintained a dominant run at home, winning five consecutive matches at their home ground. Delhi Capitals' victory has effectively ended RCB's five-match home winning streak.