We are at a critical point in the Indian Premier League. The Rajasthan Royals want to secure their place in the top four. The Delhi Capitals are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive. This match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium could change everything.
The Rajasthan Royals are on a high after their recent win. The Delhi Capitals have lost three matches in a row. The Royals are third on the points table. They have shown they can chase down big totals. That skill will be very useful in Jaipur where chasing teams have done well.
The Delhi Capitals are in big trouble. They were bowled out for just 75 runs in their last match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are seventh on the table with only six points. They need a win badly to stay in the race for the playoffs. A victory against the in-form Royals would give them new life.
This is not just another match. It is a fight for momentum. The Royals want to stay strong. The Capitals want to break their losing streak. Both teams know this match could decide how the rest of their season goes.
RR vs DC Win Probability
RR vs DC Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 43rd Match |
| Date | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
RR vs DC Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Rajasthan Royals
The Royals have been very good this season. They have won six of their nine matches. They sit third on the table. Their batting lineup is strong. They have chased down big totals with confidence. That ability to handle pressure has been the key to their success.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 400 runs in nine matches. His average is 44.44 and his strike rate is 238.10. He hits the ball hard and gives the team fast starts.
Yashasvi Jaiswal opens the batting with Sooryavanshi. Together they make a dangerous pair.
Jofra Archer has taken 14 wickets in nine matches. His average is 19.50. He takes early wickets and puts pressure on the other team.
Riyan Parag played a match-winning knock the last time these two teams met at this ground.
Delhi Capitals
The Capitals are in a tough spot. They have lost five of their eight matches. Their last loss was very bad. They were bowled out for just 75 runs. Their batting has let them down. They need to fix their problems quickly.
KL Rahul has scored 358 runs at an average of 51.14. He needs to play a big innings here.
Dushmantha Chameera leads their bowling attack. He has pace and swing. He needs to take early wickets.
Mitchell Starc might come back from injury. His left-arm pace could give the team a new weapon.
RR vs DC Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals Playing Xi-
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 Playing Xi-
KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc
RR vs DC Head to Head Record
| Total Matches | 20 |
| GT Won | 11 |
| CSK Won | 09 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
RR vs DC Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is a batter’s paradise. The pitch has good bounce. Batters can play their shots freely. The average first innings score here over the last two seasons has been over 200 runs.
Fast bowlers find it hard on this surface. There is not much help for them. Spinners do better because the pitch offers both bounce and turn. Teams that bat second have done well here recently.
RR vs DC Weather Report
The weather in Jaipur will be clear. The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain. Gentle winds will blow at about 14 kilometers per hour. The dry weather means the pitch will stay the same for the whole match.
RR vs DC Toss Prediction
Teams have preferred to chase at this ground. The recent trend shows that chasing teams win more often. The captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first. They will want to use the evening conditions to their advantage.
RR vs DC Match Prediction
This is a big match for both teams. The Royals want to stay in the top four. The Capitals want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Rajasthan are playing at home. Their batting lineup is in top form. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is hitting the ball beautifully. Jofra Archer takes wickets at important times. They have a good record against Delhi at this ground. Their confidence is high.
Delhi have KL Rahul who is batting very well. Dushmantha Chameera can take early wickets. Mitchell Starc might return and give them a fresh option. They are desperate for a win and that can sometimes bring out the best in a team.
The match will be decided by how Delhi’s top order handles Jofra Archer. If Archer takes early wickets, Delhi could collapse again. If KL Rahul plays a long innings, Delhi can put up a good total.
We think Rajasthan Royals have the better team and the home advantage. They are in better form. Delhi is coming off a very bad loss. The Royals should win this match.
RR vs DC Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul
- Batters- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, David Miller
- All rounders- Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Shimron Hetmyer
- Bowlers- Jofra Archer, Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc
Captain (C) Pick- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vice-captain (VC) Pick- KL Rahul.
