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RR Vs DC (Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals) 43rd Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Match Details, Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players, Squads, Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs

May 1, 2026

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The Rajasthan Royals are set to take on the Delhi Capitals in a crucial mid-season clash in IPL 2026. With both teams fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, this encounter promises intense competition and high drama.

Match Details :

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals (IPL 2026).
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur.
Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM).
Live Stream: JioHotstar / Star Sports Network.

RR vs DC Match Preview 2026: Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players :

The clash between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals brings together explosive batting lineups and versatile bowling attacks. RR have looked dominant at home, while DC are trying to find consistency and climb the points table.

This match could play a decisive role in shaping the playoff race.

If you’re looking for a complete RR vs DC match preview with stats, records, and insights:

RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record :

Total Matches: 30
RR Wins: 15
DC Wins: 15
Previous Match (2026): Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets chasing 182.
RR holds a slight edge historically, especially at Jaipur.

RR vs DC Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium :

Average 1st innings score: 170–180
Pitch type: Balanced (batting friendly early, assists spinners later)
Dew factor: Moderate
Toss advantage: Teams prefer chasing

Expect a competitive total around 170–185.

Key Player Matchups (Stats & Records) :

1. Riyan Parag vs Kuldeep Yadav

RR captain in top form vs DC’s main spin weapon.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc

Aggressive opener vs world-class pace (big Powerplay battle).

3. KL Rahul vs Jofra Archer

Class vs pace — key early wicket contest.

4. Axar Patel vs Ravindra Jadeja

All-round battle in middle overs.

Unique Records & Stats :

RR are currently in better form (top-half team)
DC have struggled with consistency this season
RR strength: Top-order + spin
DC strength: Middle-order + pace attack

Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Squads :

Delhi Capitals Squad: 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 Squad: 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.

Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs :

Rajasthan Royals (RR)	Delhi Capitals (DC)
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal	1. Abishek Porel (WK)
2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	2. KL Rahul
3. Dhruv Jurel (WK)	3. Nitish Rana
4. Riyan Parag (C)	4. Sameer Rizvi
5. Dasun Shanaka	5. Tristan Stubbs
6. Donovan Ferreira	6. Axar Patel (C)
7. Ravindra Jadeja	7. David Miller
8. Jofra Archer	8. Vipraj Nigam
9. Nandre Burger	9. Mitchell Starc / Kyle Jamieson
10. Brijesh Sharma	10. Kuldeep Yadav
11. Yash Raj Punia	11. Mukesh Kumar
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey	Impact Sub: T Natarajan

RR Vs DC (Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals) 43rd Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Match Details, Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players, Squads, Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs

Match Details :

RR vs DC Match Preview 2026: Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players :

RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record :

RR vs DC Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium :