The Delhi Capitals have three wins from as many matches, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bagged three victories from four games. That record testifies their wonderful shapeshifting ability according to opponents and conditions. Royal Challengers Bangalore have demonstrated impressive adaptability, securing victories in diverse conditions across Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. Their sole defeat occurred at their home ground against Gujarat Titans, an anomaly attributed more to an uncharacteristically slow Chinnaswamy pitch than their performance.
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