RR vs DC: A highly anticipated clash is set to take place on Friday, May 1st, at Jaipur’s historic Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The Rajasthan Royals (RR), currently sitting in third place on the points table, will face the struggling Delhi Capitals (DC). While Rajasthan will look to maintain their superb momentum, this match presents a massive opportunity for Delhi to stage a comeback.
RR vs DC Match Preview
The Rajasthan Royals have secured 12 points so far, having won 6 of their matches. Their recent 6-wicket victory against the Punjab Kings has sent the team’s morale soaring. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals are languishing in 7th place and have suffered three consecutive defeats. After being bundled out for a mere 75 runs against RCB, Delhi will need to put in significant work on their batting.
RR vs DC: Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Match 43
- Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Streaming: Jio Star Network and JioStar App
Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium
This venue in Jaipur is generally known for its balanced pitches, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. However, the first match of this season witnessed a flurry of runs here, as Hyderabad successfully chased down a massive target of 229 runs.
Tip: If the pitch remains flat, batting will be relatively easier during the Powerplay.
Bowlers will need to be extremely precise with their line and length here, as the short boundaries and fast outfield could work to the batsmen’s advantage.
Head-to-Head Record
The contests between these two teams have always been evenly matched.
- Total Matches: 30
- Rajasthan Royals Won: 15
- Delhi Capitals Won: 15
- Previous Encounter: On April 16, 2025, Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling victory in a Super Over.
Probable Playing XI for Both Teams
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (Captain), Dasun Shanaka, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punia.
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Abishek Porel (Wicketkeeper), KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (Captain), David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Player: T Natarajan
Key Players to Watch
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): This young player has created a sensation by scoring runs at a blistering strike rate of 238.09. His performance during the Powerplay will likely determine the course of the match.
- Mitchell Starc (DC): Starc’s return is the biggest piece of good news for Delhi.
His pace and Yorkers could pose a challenge for Rajasthan’s top order.
- Riyan Parag (RR): As captain, Parag is shouldering immense responsibility—not only through his leadership but also in the middle order.
