IPL 2026: Tristan Stubbs praises David Miller’s ice-cold performance as ‘bread and butter’ after win over RCB
Delhi Capitals record stunning victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in last match David Miller Proving yet again why he is considered one of the finest finishers in world cricket.DC held on to a competitive total of 176 points in the closing stages, with Miller launching a brutal attack in the finale that decisively swung the game in his team’s favour. Stubbs, who played a key role in the chase with Miller, scoring 60 points, admitted that even he wasn’t sure how to crack the equation in the closing moments. However, having Miller at the crease provides a sense of assurance.Best player of the match Tristan Stubbs The praise for his compatriot highlighted Miller’s composure and experience in high-pressure situations.“Yeah, I kept thinking about three sixes and we just got right back into the game. They fired early. So I always thought, worst case scenario, we can get whatever we need in the last over. But I didn’t want to drag it to the last over. But luckily Luckily we got over the line. I said to him (Miller), I knew we were going to do it. So thankfully, David Miller was at the other end, that was his bread and butter,” Stubbs said after the game.Match summary: RCB vs DCDelhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with KL Rahul leading the way in a tricky 176-run chase. Riding on a brilliant performance from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Delhi Capitals are 18/3 in three overs. However, Rahul steadied the innings with a solid performance of 57 off 34 balls, sealing the chase under pressure.He was well supported by Tristan Stubbs, who shot an unbeaten 60, and David Miller, who finished with a quick 22*, including two crucial sixes in the final over to seal the match.Earlier, RCB posted 175/8 after a good start from Phil Salt (63) and Virat Kohli (19). But Delhi spinners, led by Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, triggered a mid-order collapse that restricted RCB to a sub-par total. Despite a late scare, DC managed to level the target with a one-goal advantage, ending RCB’s five-game winning streak at home and breaking their fortress in a high-pressure encounter.
