RR Vs DC Highlights, IPL 2026: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka Power Delhi Capitals To Record 226 Chase

Greetings and welcome, everyone! We are building up to the start of the Indian Premier League encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals in Jaipur. Watch this space for pre-match info, toss, playing XIs and live updates.

Delhi Capitals: Sahil Parakh, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel(c), Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Auqib Nabi Dar, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Pathum Nissanka, Rehan Ahmed, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Karun Nair

Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja, Ravi Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Milne, Aman Rao Perala, Vignesh Puthur, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kwena Maphaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma

The first ball will be bowled at 7:30pm IST, with the toss scheduled for 7pm. The RR vs DC, IPL 2026 match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network TV channels in India and live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in the country.

Expect the weather to be hot on Friday evening in Jaipur. The temperature will be around 37°C, with an average humidity between 20 and 30 percent. However, the temperatures could drop as night time approaches.

Rajasthan Royals will head into this clash brimming with confidence after their win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday. Playing in New Chandigarh, they successfully chased down 223 to hand PBKS their first loss of the season. With two wins in their last three matches, RR have found strong momentum. A victory against Delhi Capitals could even take them to the top of the points table, as RCB lost their chance to go at the top after losing against GT.

Notably, RR have just one match scheduled in the next 15 days after this fixture.

Rajasthan Royals are favourites for this match given Delhi Capitals' unpredictability in IPL 2026. A win for RR could see them climb up the ladder and take the second spot in the points table. DC's victory would be vital for them and taken them above CSK. However, Google have given RR 57% chance of winning the match to DC's 43%.

Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja.

Delhi Capitals: Sahil Parakh, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson/Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan.

The game will be played on pitch No. 4, which has produced big scores in recent IPL night matches. In the last three games here, teams batting first posted 196/3, 217/2, and 206/8, although two of those totals ended up in defeats, hinting at another high-scoring contest.

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat first.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

Delhi Capitals Impact subs: David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, Auqib Nabi Dar

Rajasthan Royals Impact subs: Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Ravi Singh, Yash Raj Punja, Tushar Deshpande

Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX. What a start! Short and right in the slot, and Jaiswal is all over it, rocks back, picks the length early, and launches it over backward square leg with a clean, powerful swing.

Caught & bowled. Starc strikes back immediately after being hit for six. It’s a low full-toss on middle, not the best ball, but Jaiswal is caught off guard trying to swing it across the line. The ball balloons off the top edge, and Starc calmly settles under it to complete a simple return catch. A quick check for height, but it’s deemed legal, Jaiswal departs for 6 off 3, and DC draw first blood.

Kyle Jamieson keeps things tight and delivers a massive blow for DC. The key moment comes on 1.5 as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is bowled by a low full-toss, he hangs back, looks to dig it out, but gets an under edge that crashes into the stumps. A sharp comeback from Jamieson after the early boundary, as RR lose both aggressive openers inside two overs.

A steady over for Rajasthan Royals as they look to rebuild after early setbacks. Dhruv Jurel finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, while Riyan Parag rotates strike smartly. No risks taken, just sensible batting to stabilize the innings and keep the scoreboard ticking.

Rajasthan Royals bounce back in style after early setbacks, thanks to an explosive sixth over. Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag shift gears brilliantly, smashing two sixes and a four to collect 20 runs in the over. From 12/2, RR have recovered strongly, with both batters showing intent and control to seize momentum heading into the middle overs.

A calm, consolidating over for Rajasthan Royals as Parag and Jurel focus on strike rotation. No boundaries, but smart running keeps the scoreboard ticking with seven runs added. Both batters look settled now, building a steady partnership after the early wickets and setting a platform for a late surge.

A controlled over for Rajasthan Royals as Parag and Jurel continue to build steadily. Just six runs come off it, with both batters relying on smart strike rotation rather than big shots. Parag is nearing a half-century, while Jurel provides solid support at the other end. After the earlier surge, this phase is about consolidation, setting the stage for a strong finish in the death overs.

Among players who’ve batted at No. 3 for at least five innings this IPL, Dhruv Jurel’s strike rate of 150.86 is on the lower side, only Rishabh Pant and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have been slower. Even Suryakumar Yadav, despite his struggles, has scored at a quicker rate.

While one might argue Jurel’s role is influenced by RR’s explosive starts, the numbers don’t fully support that, his strike rate in the powerplay is actually lower than outside it. Among 30 batters with at least 50 powerplay runs, only nine have scored slower. This suggests that either the role assigned to him isn’t yielding optimal results, or it reflects a gap in the team’s overall batting structure.

Rajasthan Royals shift gears in style with a big over, led by a sensational Riyan Parag. The skipper brings up his first fifty of the season on 10.3 and then explodes, first dispatching a juicy full-toss to the fence, then pulling off an audacious six with a wristy slap over long-off. Jurel chips in with a single, but this over is all about Parag’s dominance as RR collect 15 runs and surge past the 100-mark with momentum firmly in their favor.

Axar Patel breaks the growing partnership with a crucial wicket. Dhruv Jurel looks to capitalize on a short, wide delivery but mistimes it, sending it high towards long-on where Tristan Stubbs takes a sharp catch. Jurel departs for a well-made 42, ending a solid stand with Parag.

Rajasthan Royals turn up the heat with a big 17-run over as Riyan Parag shifts into top gear. The skipper looks in complete control, finding boundaries with ease and moving into the 70s with authority. Ravindra Jadeja chips in with a handy six, providing solid support at the other end. With both batters set and the run rate climbing close to 10, RR are perfectly poised for a strong finish in the final five overs.

Mitchell Starc delivers a brilliant over for the team, striking twice to pull things back for DC just when RR were accelerating. First, Ravindra Jadeja falls to a slower short ball, guiding it straight to backward point. Then comes the big one, Riyan Parag departs for a superb 90, mistiming a lofted shot as the ball holds up, offering a simple catch at mid-off.

What an explosive over from Rajasthan Royals! Donovan Ferreira takes charge and completely dismantles the bowling, smashing three towering sixes in the over. The momentum swings heavily in RR’s favor as 20 runs come off it, pushing them close to the 200 mark. Dubey rotates strike at the other end, but this over is all about Ferreira’s power-hitting. RR are now perfectly set for a massive finish in the final two overs.

Rajasthan Royals finish with a bang, piling up a massive 225/6 after a blistering final over. Donovan Ferreira steals the show, smashing his way to a stunning 47 off just 14 balls, including two towering sixes and a boundary in the last over. There’s a wicket in between, but it barely slows the momentum as RR add 18 runs. From a strong platform built by Riyan Parag’s 90, RR explode in the death overs to post a daunting total, putting Delhi Capitals under huge pressure in the chase.

Jofra Archer takes the brand new white ball in hand for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals opener Pathum Nissanka takes strike against him, with KL Rahul at the other end. The Sri Lankan is off to an authoritative start, dispatching Archer for an on-driven boundary and then an effortless flick for six.

RR: 11/0 (1)

Nissanka going from strength to strength! The DC opener has raced away to an unbeaten 21-ball 44 while KL Rahul, getting much lesser of the strike so far, is giving him company at a 9-ball 14. It's just the start the Capitals would have wanted for a big chase against the in-form RR.

DC: 59/0 (5)

The carnage continues from the DC openers. Nissanka smashes a 23-ball fifty and Rahul joins the party with some majestic lofted shots down the ground, as the duo brings up the 100-run partnership in the ninth over. They are making light work of the 226-run target and the Royals urgently need a wicket to forge a comeback.

DC: 108/0 (9)

Ravindra Jadeja provides a crucial breakthrough to halt Delhi Capitals’ strong start. On 9.3, Pathum Nissanka departs for a fluent 62 off 33, missing a reverse sweep against a straight delivery and getting trapped plumb in front. The review only confirms the inevitable, with ball-tracking crashing into off stump. After a dominant opening stand, RR finally break through, and Jadeja follows it up with a tidy finish to the over, conceding just five runs and slowing DC’s momentum slightly.

Delhi Capitals continue to cruise with a steady over, adding 10 runs without taking risks. KL Rahul looks in complete control after bringing up his fifty, rotating strike smartly while picking gaps with ease. Nitish Rana supports well, chipping in with a boundary and quick running between the wickets. With wickets in hand and the run rate under control, DC are perfectly placed to accelerate further heading into the final phase of the chase.

Tushar Deshpande delivers a crucial breakthrough for Rajasthan Royals just when Delhi Capitals were cruising. On 14.3, Nitish Rana departs for a brisk 33, edging a wide yorker to Dhruv Jurel, with RR’s review proving spot on. Despite the wicket, KL Rahul continues to anchor the chase with a composed 71, while Stubbs settles in.

Jofra Archer delivers a much-needed breakthrough for Rajasthan Royals, removing the well-set KL Rahul for 75. On 15.2, Rahul looks to go big but mistimes it due to Archer’s pace, offering a simple catch at long-on. Despite the wicket, DC keep the chase on track with 11 runs coming off the over

Delhi Capitals surge closer to the target with a high-impact over, collecting 16 runs to stay firmly in control. Ashutosh Sharma leads the charge with a crisp boundary and a towering six, capitalizing on loose deliveries. Extras add to RR’s woes as wides creep in, disrupting the bowlers’ rhythm. Stubbs rotates strike efficiently, ensuring the pressure stays on the fielding side. With the required runs now well within reach, DC are cruising towards the finish line with momentum fully on their side.

That’s it. Delhi Capitals seal a stunning 7-wicket win, and in record fashion. Brijesh Sharma loses control under pressure, firing a high full toss that’s called a no-ball. Ashutosh Sharma is caught by surprise but still manages to swing it into the leg-side as they complete the run. The moment the umpire signals no-ball, it’s game over! Ashutosh leaps in celebration, pumping his fist, while DC script their highest successful chase in IPL history in dramatic style.

A complete, statement chase from Delhi Capitals. Coming off a collapse for 75 and with no prior 220+ chase in their history, this was a remarkable turnaround as they hunted down 226 with four balls to spare and seven wickets in hand. Pathum Nissanka set the tone early, powering DC to around 70 in the powerplay, before KL Rahul took control with a composed yet aggressive knock. The pair added over 100 for the opening stand, putting RR on the back foot. Even after Nissanka’s dismissal, Nitish Rana kept the momentum going with a brisk partnership alongside Rahul. RR briefly clawed back with wickets in quick succession, but Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs stayed calm under pressure to seal a memorable win.

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