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The IPL brings an enervating atmosphere and attracts an audience of fans from around the world. Just like any other sport, the IPL has birthed innumerable rivalries, one of which is the clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline has been an incredible 18-year journey highlighting a roller-coaster of adventures that have produced 33 matches between two IPL teams which have been willing to push boundaries with T20 cricket. Whether it was an unbelievable last ball finish or a player shocking the cricketing world, the matches told unique stories that captured the heart and soul of T20 cricket. Despite notuming have won the IPL cricket trophy (as of 2025), both franchises have produced a plethora of experiences, especially when facing their hostile rival RCB v. DC. Let us now go into incredible history of the DC v RCB rivalry, highlighting their journey from season to season and key players and turning points. Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline 2008 to 2025 Phase 1: The Early Delhi Dominance (2008–2010) Matches Played: 6 | DC Wins: 5 | RCB Wins: 1 While Delhi (known as Delhi Daredevils back then) were dominant early in the history of the IPL, led by Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, they had an explosive batting lineup that could take apart any attack.  RCB during this period, with their superstar set of cricketers, failed to match what was consistent with Delhi. Phase 2: The RCB Takeover (2011–2015) Matches Played: 9 | RCB Wins: 8 | DC Wins: 0 | No Result: 1 Everything flipped around in 2011. RCB and a trio of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers began their dominance over Delhi. During this time, RCB’s aggressive brand of cricket took control of a struggling Delhi franchise that was trying to find its way. Phase 3: An Evenly Matched Contest (2016–2018) Matches Played: 6 | RCB Wins: 5 | DC Wins: 1 Despite RCB keeping a narrow lead, this era was starting to show signs of a change in the future of Delhi. While results were still slightly in favour of Bengaluru, the blueprint was clearly being laid for a brighter future in Delhi. Phase 4: The Rise of Delhi Capitals (2019–2020) Matches Played: 4 | DC Wins: 4 | RCB Wins: 0 This was a watershed moment in the rivalry. The renamed D.C. franchise almost went through a complete transformation. Their captaincy, plans and execution were firing on all cylinders.  With a good blend of youth and experience, DC came together to become a force; in this period, DC dominated RCB significantly in this period. Phase 5: Narrow Margins and Twists (2021–2022) Matches Played: 3 | RCB Wins: 3 | DC Wins: 0 This stage was characterized by close finishes and tactical duels.  Delhi had come a long way; they improved significantly, but RCB’s experience in tight moments gave them the edge. Phase 6: Tug of War (2023–2025) Matches Played: 5 | DC Wins: 3 | RCB Wins: 2 The current chapter shows an evenly matched competition. This current chapter features new stars, like Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Faf du Plessis and Mohammed Siraj. Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head to Head Records Details RCB DC Matches Played 33 33 Matches Won 20 12 No Result 1 1 Highest Score 215 196 Lowest Score 137 95 Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru All Matches Results Season Winner Margin 2025 Delhi Capitals Won by 6 wickets 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won by 6 wickets 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won by 47 runs 2023 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 23 runs 2023 Delhi Capitals Won by 7 wickets 2022 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 16 runs 2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 1 run 2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 7 wickets 2020 Delhi Capitals Won by 59 runs 2020 Delhi Capitals Won by 6 wickets 2019 Delhi Capitals Won by 4 wickets 2019 Delhi Capitals Won by 16 runs 2018 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 6 wickets 2018 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 5 wickets 2017 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 15 runs 2017 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 10 runs 2016 Delhi Daredevils Won by 7 wickets 2016 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 6 wickets 2015 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 10 wickets 2015 – No Result 2014 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 8 wickets 2014 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 16 runs 2013 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won (Super Over) 2013 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 4 runs 2012 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 20 runs 2012 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 21 runs 2011 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 3 wickets 2010 Delhi Daredevils Won by 17 runs 2010 Delhi Daredevils Won by 37 runs 2009 Royal Challengers Bangalore Won by 7 wickets 2009 Delhi Daredevils Won by 6 wickets 2008 Delhi Daredevils Won by 10 runs 2008 Delhi Daredevils Won by 5 wickets Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline Notable Performers Tactical Trends Powerplays Matter: RCB’s often aggressive starts (with players such as Gayle and Kohli) usually gave the team an advantage on the scoreboard. Many matches where teams won the powerplay ended up winning the match, as well.  Spin in Delhi, Pace in Bengaluru: Several outcomes came down to the conditions at the venues – spinners who found success at Delhi’s venue, while players at Bengaluru benefitted from the pace and took advantage of runs. RCB’s inconsistent success may also be a reflection of their home, remorseless chasing at the venue. Finishing: Several matches, during the past decade, came down the last 2 or 3 overs of the match as the groups scored widely through the death overs due to players such as Pant, Maxwell, and Stoinis constantly contributing in their respective matches with match-defining finishes. What Lies Ahead? As IPL continues to innovate with mega auctions, youth talent and new tactics, this rivalry is far from established.  Delhi and Bengaluru encompass two cricketing cultures…

Known for its fast-paced innings and high-octane power hitting, the IPL has witnessed many brilliant batting performances and is the pedestal for every batter who has played in the league to produce the fastest knock of century. Some players rarely achieve the feat and are, therefore, remembered for their powerful knock. This is why a recorded history exists for the IPL century-makers, but those who have topped the fastest centuries in the IPL are written down in the golden words of the IPL hall of fame. Let’s check out the fastest century in IPL. List of Fastest Century in IPL 1. Chris Gayle- The Undisputed Ultimate “Universe Boss (30 balls) On April 23rd, 2013, Chris Gayle came up with the fastest century in IPL history, an absolutely contrasting 100 off 30 balls, and stood out while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India. A few overs of aerial shots were bowled away until he hit an unimaginable 175* off 66 balls, interspersed with 13 fours and 17 sixes. This knock saw Gayle etching his name in history for the fastest century in the IPL as well as for the highest score, two records standing to this day. 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Youngest & Fastest Indian (35 balls) In a remarkable outing in IPL 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, racked up a 35-ball IPL century, thus becoming the second fastest century in the IPL and the fastest ever by an Indian. He also became the youngest centurion in the IPL. Thanks to his innings, the Rajasthan Royals were victorious against the Gujarat Titans. His unbelievable knock consisted of 7 fours and 11 sixes, the name resonated loudly throughout the cricketing cosmos. 3. Heinrich Klaasen – SRH Power Hitter (37 Balls) Heinrich Klaasen did it again in 2025 while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He got a 37-ball century (105* vs KKR at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi), thereby equalling Yusuf Pathan’s record set back in the 2010 season. Klaasen also became the joint-fastest centurion in IPL history at number 3. The man smashed nine sixes in his innings. His thrilling innings helped SRH post an imposing 278/3, the third-highest total in IPL history.  4. Yusuf Pathan – The Early Blitz (37 Balls) Back in 2010, Yusuf Pathan hammered a 37-ball century as a player for the Rajasthan Royals against the Mumbai Indians. Thus, he was joint-3rd with Klaasen, well before the “deceptive” speed demon cape was bestowed on anyone. 5. David Miller – Steady Destructor (38 Balls) David Miller made 100 with 38 balls in the 2013 IPL edition for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore, putting him into the ranks of statistically one of the fastest centurions in IPL history. KXIP fans still fondly remember Miller’s punishing knocks that day. 6. Travis Head – Blasting Into 2024 (39 balls) In 2024, Travis Head hit a 39-ball century with deadly dispatches for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore. A scoring rate breakneck, he managed 102 runs off an improbable 41 short deliveries.  7. Priyansh Arya – Young Talent (39 balls) During the 2025 season, Priyansh Arya struck a 39-ball century for Punjab Kings against CSK. Priyansh’s emergence signals a wave of new talents coming in at breathtaking speeds.  8. Abhishek Sharma – The SRH-Hitter (40 balls) Another SRH batsman, Abhishek Sharma, joined the prestigious fastest IPL centuries club with a 40-ball hundred against PBKS in Hyderabad. Honorable Mentions What Makes These Innings Special? IPL 2025: A Season of Speed In a twist of sorts, the years 2025 saw three of the seven fastest hundreds in the IPL: Suryavanshi (35), Klaassen (37), Arya (39).  So we are witnessing a gradual fading out of known names from the centers of attraction in the IPL. New talents challenge and elevate the definition of what is possible. List of Top 10 Fastest Century in IPL Rank Player Balls Team Year Notes 1 Chris Gayle 30 RCB 2013 IPL & T20 fastest century 2 Vaibhav Suryavanshi 35 RR 2025 Fastest by an Indian & youngest ever 3 Klaasen / Pathan 37 SRH / RR 2025 / 2010 Joint 3rd fastest 5 David Miller 38 KXIP 2013 6 Travis Head / Arya 39 SRH / PBKS 2024 / 2025 Joint 4th fastest 8 Abhishek Sharma 40 SRH 2025 9 Will Jacks 41 RCB 2024 10 Adam Gilchrist 42 DC 2008 Why These Feats Are Game-Changers Will Gayle’s Record of 30-Ball Century Be Broken? Chris Gayle’s record has been in existence for over a dozen years, and with the kind of bowling in the IPL and alterations involving formats, it has been, and will always be, difficult for today’s power hitters to do so. But with youngsters coming into their own like Suryavanshi and Arya, we would thoroughly love to see some surprises. Conclusion The fastest century in IPL history isn’t just a stat; it represents superiority, bravado, and a new evolution to the game, from Gayle’s famous carnage in 2013, to teenage possessive Suryavanshi in 2025, and the ordorous slaughter of Klassen’s paltry 37 balls, no doubt the T20s are going in new measures as IPL continues to find its growth. New stars will emerge, older veterans will get sharper, and undoubtedly you will see more unmatched explosions, and who knows, maybe we all get to witness someone attempt to complete a century in under 30 balls. Read Also

One of the most difficult and incredible achievements in Twenty20 cricket is reaching a century, but it’s much more difficult to do it while maintaining a high strike rate. But time and again, some trend-setting batters came onto the cricketing horizon and showed the world that this herculean task can be fulfilled. Fans have witnessed countless times when such batters deliver power-packed hits on the cricket field in high-octane matches, reaching a century in no time. Over the years, players have redefined the limits of power-hitting, breaking records for the fastest century in T20. From global tournaments to intense IPL matches, the competition for the fastest century in T20 cricket continues to captivate fans. In this blog, we will look at the fastest century in T20 scored in the least balls, setting new records. We will also see remarkable performances by the batters, which are a treat to the eyes of every cricket lover.  What is the Fastest Century in T20? The 33-year-old Sahil Chauhan, who struck the fastest T20 century in just 27 balls for Estonia against Cyprus on June 17, 2024, holds the record for the fastest T20 century. The Indian-origin Estonian cricketer hit 6, 4, and 6 in the first three legal deliveries he faced, from Buddika Mahesh.  With only nine runs scored, he appeared to be the savior for the Estonian national cricket team, as both of the opening batters were removed within eight deliveries. In the process, Chauhan also topped the table for the most sixes (18) in an innings in men’s Twenty20 International innings. He jointly shares this record with Chris Gayle. Fastest T20 century list Player Team Balls Faced Opponent Year Sahil Chauhan Estonia 27 Cyprus 2024 Urvil Patel Gujarat 28 Tripura 2024 Abhishek Sharma Punjab 28 Meghalaya 2024 Chris Gayle Royal Challengers Bengaluru 30 Pune Warriors 2013 Rishabh Pant Delhi 32 Himachal Pradesh 2018 WJ Lubbe North West 33 Limpopo 2018 Nicol Loftie-Eaton Namibia 33 Nepal 2024 Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe 33 Gambia 2024 Andrew Symonds Kent 34 Middlesex 2004 Sean Abbott Surrey 34 Kent 2023 Kushal Malla Nepal 34 Mongolia 2023 LP van der Westhuizen Namibia  35 Kenya 2011 David Miller South Africa 35 Bangladesh 2017 Rohit Sharma India 35 Sri Lanka 2017 Martin Guptill Worcestershire 35 Northamptonshire 2018 Khushdil Shah Southern Punjab (Pakistan) 35 Sindh 2020 Dewald Brevis Titans 35 Knights 2022 Vaibhav Suryavanshi Rajasthan Royals 35 Gujarat Titans 2025 Fastest Century in IPL Player Ball Faced Team Opponents Venue Date CH Gayle 35 Royal Challengers Bangalore  Pune Warriors Bangalore 23 April 2013 YK Pathan 37 Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Indians Mumbai 13 March 2010 DA Miller 38 Kings XI Punjab Royal Challengers Bangalore Mohali 06 May 2013 AC Gilchrist 42 Deccan Chargers Mumbai Indians Mumbai 27 April 2008 AB de Villiers 43 Royal Challengers Bangalore Gujarat Lions Bangalore 14 May 2016 DA Warner 43 Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata Knight Riders Hyderabad 30 April 2017 ST Jayasuriya 45 Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Mumbai 14 May 2008 MA Agarwal 45 Kings XI Punjab Rajasthan Royals Sharjah 27 Sep 2020 M Vijay 46 Chennai Super Kings Rajasthan Royals Chennai 03 April 2010 CH Gayle 46 Royal Challengers Bangalore Kings XI Punjab Bangalore 06 May 2011 Fastest Century in T20Is In the Twenty20 International, Sahil Chauhan tops the list with a century in 27 balls against Estonia. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Sikandar Raza share the second position with 33 balls.  Sahil Chauhan scored the fastest T20 century in 27 balls for Estonia against Cyprus in a match on 17/06/2024. The game was played in Episkopi, where Chauhan scored an unbeaten 144 off 41 balls, including 18 maximums and 6 boundaries. In a Namibia vs Nepal match, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 101 runs off 36 balls for Namibia. Playing at a strike rate of 280.55, he scored 11 boundaries and 8 sixes. The match was played on February 27, 2024, in Kirtipur.  Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe’s captain, struck 133* off 43 balls during their match against Gambia in Nairobi. He hit 15 maximums and 7 boundaries.  Kushal Malla scored an undefeated 137 off 50 balls in a match for Nepal vs Mongolia on September 27, 2023, in Hangzhou. His innings contributed significantly to Nepal’s total of 314.  South Africa’s David Miller holds the fourth-fastest century mark in T20 internationals. In 2017, he only needed 35 balls to reach his 100 against Bangladesh.  That he was dumped on zero is interesting. In the 2017 Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in Indore, Rohit Sharma, the opener of the Indian cricket team, tied Miller’s record.  Days after achieving his third double-century in ODIs, Rohit produced another spectacular knock. In a Twenty20 match against Turkey in 2019, the talented cricketer S Wickramasekara from the Czech Republic scored a 35-ball century, including 10 maximums. Conclusion T20 cricket has evolved as a fast-paced format that perfectly captures contemporary cricket. With young players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, and Dewald Brevis, it is expected that Sahil Chauhan’s record of the fastest century in T20 to be broken soon.  Read Also:

The national teams of Bangladesh and Afghanistan are relatively new teams in the international cricketing landscape; however, they have developed a rivalry against each other as competitors. This rivalry covers all formats of the game (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) and is indicative of the two rising emerging nations in world cricket from Asia. Below is a detailed analysis of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline, which displays how each of these match-up competitions has grown through the formats. Test Matches: Drawn Afghanistan and Bangladesh have had 2 Test matches against each other so far, winning 1 each. 1st Test – 2019 (Chattogram) Date – 5th September, 2019 Results: Afghanistan won by 224 runs Highlight: Afghanistan stunned the cricketing world with its first Test win against a Full Member nation (not including Ireland). Afghanistan’s match winning performance was all based on their spinners throughout the match; however, Rashid Khan was the dominant player in the game throughout. 2nd Test – 2023 (Dhaka) Date – 14th June, 2023 Result: Bangladesh won by 546 runs Highlight: In one of the all-time large winning margins in a recent Test match, Bangladesh bounce back from a very disappointing result to attain the largest victory (in terms of runs) in Test history.  Head-to-Head in Tests: Afghanistan 1 – 1 Bangladesh ODI Matches: Bangladesh ahead in the rivalry, Afghanistan is giving them a fight  The ODI rivalry began in 2014, since then, the two teams have played 19 ODIs with Bangladesh winning 11 and Afghanistan winning 8.  Early Years (2014–2015):  Afghanistan would taste victory over a Test-playing nation first, in 2014 during the Asia Cup with a 32-run victory, a historical moment for them.  Bangladesh replied with a crushing 105-run victory at the 2015 ICC World Cup.  2016 Series in Bangladesh: A competitive series where Bangladesh won the first match by 7 runs.  Afghanistan fought back and won the second match by 2 wickets, before Bangladesh convincingly won the decider.  Asia Cup 2018: Afghanistan forced Bangladesh into the group stage of the Asia Cup being beaten by 136 runs.  Then through the Super Four, the teams met again and Bangladesh won by 3 runs. This really shows how close the match plays were becoming.  World Cup and Bilateral Series (2019-2023):  Bangladesh were the victors in the 2019 World Cup Saw Bangladesh make firm ground on Afghanistan in their 2022 series with a closely contested 2-1. In 2023 bilateral series Bangladesh again saw the civil war in Afghanistan take hold as Afghanistan won 2 out of 3 matches.  Recent Confrontations (2024):  In November 2024, these two teams clashed in a competitive series in Sharjah in which Afghanistan won with a scoreline of 2-1, winning the first match by 92 runs and the last game by 5 wickets. Head-to-Head in ODIs: Bangladesh 11 – 8 Afghanistan T20 Internationals: Afghanistan Comes Out On Top  Afghanistan has had the upper hand over Bangladesh in T20 internationals. From 12 matches, Afghanistan has a record of 7, while Bangladesh has 5.  First Encounters (2014 – 2018):  Bangladesh comfortably won the first-ever T20I meeting, in 2014. However, Afghanistan made easy work of the series in 2018 with a whitewash 3-0 win in Dehra Dun; with talismanic spinners Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Mohammad Nabi proving a too tough competition. 2019 and 2022 Series:  Afghanistan got the better of Bangladesh in the first game of the 2019 series, before the hosts turned the series around with a 4-wicket win in the second game. In 2022, both teams won a game in Dhaka, before Afghanistan won the Asia Cup match in Sharjah by 7 wickets. Recent Series (2023 – 2024):  Bangladesh won a close game by 2-wickets in 2023; and won more comfortably by 6 wickets in the following game.  In 2024, Afghanistan once again proved resilient, with a narrow 8-run victory in St. Vincent Head-to-Head T20Is: Afghanistan – 7; Bangladesh – 5 Rivalry Assessment 1. Spin Attack: Both teams have relied on spin attack. Afghanistan has three bowlers who have continuously posed a threat to Bangladesh’s batting department in all formats, especially that of the middle order: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb, and Nabi. 2. An Emerging Equilibrium: What started well for Bangladesh in ODIs as a 2-0-2-0-4 dominant encounter is now more balanced, with Afghanistan becoming a reflection of a decent side especially in T20s and Test cricket. 3. Host Venues: Of the match and series aground, they have played mostly in the subcontinent: Bangladesh, UAE, and India. Sub-continental conditions – especially when pitches are turned and dry spin-able – are consistent trends in all rival encounters. They have explored neutral venues, however it has more to do with Sharjah and at times Caribbean grounds. 4. Near Outcomes: There are a vast majority of games between both teams that were won by extremely narrow margins, mainly in ODIs and T20s. Afghanistan has one two clerk verdicts, e.g. by two wickets in 2016; Bangladesh has theirs by merely three runs in the 2018 Asia Cup. Inspiring Players and Performers Afghanistan: – Rashid Khan: A game changing player across formats. – Mohammad Nabi: A reliable all round performer, both bat and ball. – Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran: Young batting stars emerging in ODIs and T20s. Bangladesh: – Shakib Al Hasan: The most impactful all rounder in the history of Bangladesh cricket. – Tamim Iqbal & Mushfiqur Rahim: The old guard that has helped produce a lot of win. – Taskin Ahmed: Bangladesh bowling spearhead in the last few years. An Emerging Rivalry As a relatively new rivalry, the Afghanistan-Bangladesh cricket rivalry has grown up quickly. It is no longer about the establishment against the newcomers; it’s a rivalry of equals. The rapid growth of Afghanistan cricket forced the established team of Bangladesh to lift their performance levels, producing exciting contests across the formats. This will hopefully inspire both nations to continue to produce entertaining cricket for audiences around the world, particularly as both teams are heavily reliant on younger players and have performed…

The Australian Men’s Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team timeline provides a complete overview of the intense competition and domination between the two nations in men’s cricket. The timeline displays the significant matches, moments of dominance, and how both teams have impacted the modern game. Australia is a player in cricket; they are a stronghold in the game, both with their performance and their aggressive and consistent methodology. India, which had been viewed as the underdog in cricket, has demonstrated incredible talent, technique, and calculated awareness over the last 25 years. Matches played between Australia and India produced moments that fans around the world had experienced in World Cup and Test Series matches. The tale of Australia vs India is a tale of dedication, talent, and intensity, and illustrates the best intensity and skill of any two countries. 1947 to 1980: Early Encounters 1980s to 2000: Middle Clashes 2000 to 2015: Close Battles and Tussles 2015 to Latest Encounters The rivalry between Australia and India in men’s cricket is escalating, with both teams constantly evolving and attracting fans. The intense competition fuels aspirations for Australia to regain dominance and India to solidify its global power. Each match promises a spectacle of skill, strategy, and passion, with each encounter adding new chapters to the epic rivalry. Read Also