Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, 43rd Match, Indian Premier League 2026 - May 1, 2026

In a high-scoring thriller at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Delhi Capitals emerged victorious against Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets. Riyan Parag's explosive 90 for the Royals was overshadowed by KL Rahul's scintillating 75 for the Capitals, as Delhi chased down a mammoth target of 226 with just five balls to spare. Mitchell Starc's three-wicket haul for Delhi and Donovan Ferreira's rapid 47 not out were other notable performances.

Match Highlights

• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat first.

• Rajasthan Royals Innings:

  • Total: 225/6 in 20 overs.
  • Key Performers:
    • Riyan Parag was the top scorer with a blistering 90 off 50 balls, hitting 8 fours and 5 sixes.
    • Donovan Ferreira contributed an unbeaten 47 off just 14 balls, showcasing an incredible strike rate of 335.71 with 6 sixes.
    • Dhruv Jurel added a valuable 42 off 30 balls.

• Delhi Capitals Bowling:

  • Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/40 in his four overs, including the crucial wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Ravindra Jadeja.

• Delhi Capitals Innings:

  • Total: 226/3 in 19.1 overs.
  • Key Performers:
    • KL Rahul led the chase with an impressive innings of 75 off 40 deliveries, hitting 6 fours and clearing the boundary with ease for five sixes.
    • Pathum Nissanka provided a strong start with his quickfire half-century, scoring 62 off just 33 balls.
    • Nitish Rana chipped in with a brisk 33 off just 17 balls to keep the momentum going.

• Rajasthan Royals Bowling:

  • Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande managed to pick up one wicket each but couldn't stem the flow of runs.

• Player of the Match: KL Rahul for his match-winning innings that anchored Delhi's successful chase.

This match was a showcase of aggressive batting from both sides. Riyan Parag's innings set up a formidable total for Rajasthan Royals, but Delhi Capitals responded with equal ferocity. The Capitals' batsmen paced their innings well, ensuring they stayed ahead of the required run rate. KL Rahul's commanding presence at the crease was pivotal in guiding Delhi to a memorable victory.