IPL 2026: RCB’s Suyyash Sharma created history, became the first spinner… cricket news
New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday produced a brilliant performance in IPL 2026 to defeat Delhi Capitals in a one-sided encounter that will be remembered for its record as well as its dominance. At the center of it all was young spinner Suyyash Sharma, who etched his name in the league’s history books with rare control and accuracy.Suyyash bowled 20 dot balls in his four overs, equaling the all-time IPL record for most dot balls in an innings, previously achieved by Deepak Chahar while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019. On Monday, Suyyash conceded only seven runs and took one wicket in Delhi, one of the most economical four overs ever bowled by a spinner in IPL history.The fall of Delhi Capitals was dramatic. Despite being at 8 for 6 inside four overs, they never recovered, eventually being bowled out for 75, one of the lowest totals of the season. Contributions from Abhishek Porel (30) and David Miller (19) delayed the inevitable as RCB’s bowling unit went on the rampage.However, the damage had already started. Bhuvneshwar Kumar And Josh Hazlewood Demolishing the top order with brutal efficiency, taking seven wickets. His powerplay burst ensured that DC recorded the lowest-ever IPL powerplay score of 13/6, setting the tone for the debacle.Chasing a modest target of 76 runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore made light work of the target. Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethel completed the chase in just 6.3 overs to seal a nine-wicket win with 81 balls remaining, one of the fastest successful chases in IPL history.While the win underlined RCB’s title credentials, it was Suyyash Sharma’s magic that stood out. In a format dominated by big hitting, his ability to contain runs and apply sustained pressure proved decisive, confirming the enduring value of disciplined spin bowling in T20 cricket.
