RR vs DC Highlights IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals win by 7 wickets

Delhi Capitals seal a stunning chase, reaching 226/3 in 19.1 overs to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets, pulling off their highest successful run chase in IPL history. The foundation is laid by KL Rahul, who anchors the innings with a composed 75, controlling the chase after the explosive start from Pathum Nissanka. Even after Rahul’s dismissal in the 16th over, the momentum never slips as the middle order keeps things calm and calculated.

In the final phase, Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma finish the job with smart hitting and game awareness, capitalising on wayward bowling from Tushar Deshpande and others. The winning moment arrives when Ashutosh drives a boundary through extra cover, before a no-ball seals the result in Delhi’s favour. Despite Rajasthan posting a massive 225, their bowlers fail to contain the relentless scoring, as Delhi chase it down with authority and composure.

Rajasthan Royals find a timely breakthrough as Tushar Deshpande removes Nitish Rana for 33, but the chase remains firmly in Delhi’s grasp at 173/2 after 15 overs. Deshpande gets his reward with a well-executed wide yorker, inducing a faint edge that’s safely taken behind, ending a brisk partnership just as it was gathering pace.

Despite the wicket, KL Rahul continues to anchor the innings with authority, moving to 71 and keeping the scoreboard ticking with calm precision. Earlier in the phase, both Rahul and Rana take on the bowling, especially targeting Nandre Burger and Ravindra Jadeja with a mix of power and placement to maintain a strong run rate.

Rajasthan Royals finally get the breakthrough as Ravindra Jadeja removes Pathum Nissanka for a well-made 62, ending a dominant opening stand at 113/1 in 10 overs. Nissanka, who had dictated terms right through the powerplay and beyond, falls attempting a reverse sweep, trapped plumb in front as Jadeja strikes a crucial blow just when Rajasthan desperately need it.

However, KL Rahul ensures there is no slowdown in momentum, moving to 48 and keeping the chase firmly under control with smart rotation against spin. Earlier in the phase, Rahul takes on Ravi Bishnoi, smashing two sixes in a big over to maintain the scoring rate. Despite losing Nissanka, the chasing side remain well ahead of the required rate, with Rajasthan needing quick wickets to pull things back as the innings enters the middle phase.

The chase explodes into life as Pathum Nissanka leads a commanding start, powering his side to 59/0 after five overs alongside KL Rahul. Nissanka takes charge from the outset against Jofra Archer, mixing crisp drives with effortless flicks, including a six and a boundary in the opening over. He continues to dominate pace, taking on Nandre Burger with two towering sixes in a single over, while Rahul settles in with elegant strokeplay, including a pulled six off Archer.

Despite a brief scare after being struck on the helmet, Nissanka shows no signs of slowing down, racing into the 40s with a flurry of boundaries and smart running. Tushar Deshpande also comes under pressure, conceding easy runs through the leg side as the openers maintain a relentless scoring rate.

Rajasthan Royals finish with a massive 225/6, riding on a breathtaking late assault from Donovan Ferreira, who smashes 47 off just 14 balls. The final overs see complete carnage as Ferreira takes apart both pace and spin, hammering Kuldeep Yadav for three sixes in the 18th over before continuing the onslaught against Mitchell Starc and T Natarajan. The last over sums up Delhi’s struggles, despite picking up a wicket, Natarajan concedes 18 runs, including two towering sixes and a dropped catch at long-off that sails over the ropes.

Earlier, Riyan Parag sets the platform with a superb 90, anchoring the innings before falling in the 17th over, while Ravindra Jadeja chips in with a quick cameo. Starc briefly pulls things back with two crucial wickets in the 17th over, but Rajasthan’s relentless hitting in the death overs ensures a daunting total.

Rajasthan Royals continue their dominance, reaching 147/3 after 15 overs, with Riyan Parag anchoring the innings brilliantly on 77. He maintains control through the middle phase, combining smart strike rotation with timely boundaries, and then capitalises in the 15th over against T Natarajan. A flurry of low full tosses is punished, as Parag finishes the over with a crisp boundary through long-off, showcasing his composure and class under pressure. At the other end, Ravindra Jadeja begins to accelerate, striking a clean straight six off Natarajan to signal intent for the death overs.

Earlier, Parag brings up a well-paced half-century and keeps the momentum going despite the fall of Dhruv Jurel for 42, who had played a crucial supporting role.

Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel are firmly in control. The duo builds steadily against spin, rotating strike smartly against Kuldeep Yadav while capitalising on loose deliveries. Parag takes the aggressive route, especially against Axar Patel, smashing back-to-back sixes to put Delhi under pressure and move into the 40s. Jurel, on the other hand, plays the perfect supporting role, keeping the scoreboard ticking with calculated strokeplay and sharp running between the wickets.

The partnership crosses fifty and continues to flourish as Delhi struggle to break through in the middle overs. Kuldeep manages to keep things relatively tight, conceding just six in the 10th over, but the lack of wickets hurts the Capitals. With Parag nearing a well-deserved half-century and Jurel settled at the other end, Rajasthan seize complete control heading into the second half.

Rajasthan Royals flip the momentum in stunning fashion, racing to 56/2 after six overs as Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel launch a fierce counterattack.

After a steady rebuilding phase, the duo shifts gears dramatically against Kyle Jamieson in the sixth over, plundering 20 runs. Parag leads the charge with a brutal display of clean hitting, smashing two sixes and a four, including a sublime inside-out loft over extra cover, while Jurel complements him with smart running and timely strikes. Earlier, both batters find boundaries off Mitchell Starc and Axar Patel, steadily rebuilding after the early setbacks.

Delhi Capitals make an early impact with the ball as Mitchell Starc and Kyle Jamieson reduce Rajasthan to 12/2 in two overs.

The innings begins on a fiery note with Yashasvi Jaiswal launching a six off the very first ball, but Starc responds immediately, dismissing him for 6 with a caught-and-bowled off a full toss. Dhruv Jurel looks uneasy at the crease, beaten multiple times outside off, as Jamieson builds pressure from the other end.

After briefly counterattacking with a boundary, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is bowled by a dipping full toss, leaving Rajasthan two down inside the first two overs. Delhi seize early control as Rajasthan’s aggressive approach backfires.

David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, Auqib Nabi Dar

Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Ravi Singh, Yash Raj Punja, Tushar Deshpande

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

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

“Starc is playing and unforunately Chameera isn't playing. Sahil Parikh got injured and Pathum is playing in his place, that'll be four overseas players which means David Miller sits out. Ashok Sharma is there, so there are the three changes. The wicket looks good and we're happy to chase. It's important to return to basics. You need to stay in the present to turn things around, focus on the positives. Attitude and body language are very important.”

“We are going to bat first. I think it's not the usual Jaipur wicket. It's a bit dry; we noticed that yesterday and the pitch played a little faster on the other day. So hopefully it gets a little slow in the back end, so that's why we're batting first. (On the win against Punjab Kings) I think the middle order and lower order finishing it like the way they did and the openers as usual starting really brilliantly. But as a collective team effort, chasing down 220 always helps. Everyone's stepping up. That has been the motto, like, as I was saying, we haven't been playing proper and complete cricket for 40 overs. Hopefully we can narrow it down as the tournament reaches the business end. Another show today and we can rest for a few days. Bishnoi comes back in and Shubham is into the main team.”

Rajasthan Royals win toss, opt to bat.

Sahil Parakh, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi/Abishek Porel, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi/Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja/Ravi Bishnoi

Delhi Capitals have had a disappointing campaign in IPL 2026 so far. They made a promising start with back-to-back convincing victories over Lucknow Super Giants (by 6 wickets) and Mumbai Indians (by 6 wickets). However, consistency has been a major issue, as they suffered narrow and heavy defeats to Gujarat Titans (by 1 run), Chennai Super Kings (by 23 runs). With a lone win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (by 6 wickets) in between. The Capitals are now on a three-match losing streak, having fallen to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs, Punjab Kings by 6 wickets and most recently to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 wickets on April 27.

Rajasthan Royals have put together a strong campaign in IPL 2026 so far. They got off to a brilliant start, winning their first four games convincingly against Chennai Super Kings (by 8 wickets), Gujarat Titans (by 6 runs), Mumbai Indians (by 27 runs), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (by 6 wickets). The Royals then suffered a dip in form, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 57 runs, Kolkata Knight Riders by 4 wickets. They bounced back strongly with a 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants but lost to SRH by 5 wickets. Most recently RR defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets on April 28.