During the Delhi vs RCB match, the game stopped for some time due to dust storm and garbage in Arun Jaitley Stadium. During this, mud got into Abhishek Porel’s eyes, which caused problems to the players.

DC vs RCB, Play stopped due to garbage: In the 39th match of IPL 2026, the match was played between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, but in this match, not only cricket but also the weather became a topic of discussion. On one hand, Delhi’s batsmen were seen struggling completely against the RCB bowlers, while on the other hand, a sudden dust storm at the Arun Jaitley Stadium stopped the game.

In this match held on the home ground of Delhi, such a scene was seen for some time, which surprised everyone from the players to the spectators. With the strong wind, garbage and dust spread on the field, due to which the game had to be stopped and the batsmen also had to face problems.

DC vs RCB: Match stopped due to dust storm and garbage

A strategic rest was taken after the powerplay ended during Delhi’s innings.

During this time suddenly a strong dust storm came. The wind was so strong that dust spread all over the ground and the garbage around the stadium flew to the ground. Within minutes, garbage was scattered around the outfield and pitch, causing the umpires to temporarily stop the game. The groundsmen had to start cleaning, only then the match (DC vs RCB) could start again.

DC vs RCB: Batsmen faced huge problems

The effect of strong wind and flying dust was clearly visible on the batsmen also.

Delhi Capitals batsman Abhishek Porel got particles of soil in his eyes, after which he suffered a lot. During this, RCB players showed sportsmanship and helped him in cleaning his eyes. Due to sudden change in weather, visibility also reduced for some time.

DC vs RCB: Delhi’s batting was also shameful

Before the chaos of the season, RCB bowlers had devastated Delhi Capitals’ batting. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood together reduced Delhi’s six wickets for just 8 runs in the initial overs.

Delhi Capitals scored just 13 runs for 6 wickets in the powerplay, which became the lowest powerplay score in IPL history. In such a situation, this match proved to be very bad for Delhi in every respect.