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Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
DC vs RR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Delhi Capitals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets
Delhi Capitals will be virtually eliminated if they lose this match. Can they keep their campaign alive?
- KL Rahul has impressive numbers against Rajasthan Royals: 826 runs in 18 innings at an average of 51.62 with eight fifties.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has struck 40 sixes in 11 matches – the most by any player in IPL 2026.
- Jofra Archer has been Rajasthan’s most successful bowler this year with 15 wickets at an economy of 9.12.
Back Delhi Capitals as the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 40.3°C|Mist |
DC vs RR Live Prediction
DC vs RR Match Prediction & Analysis
Delhi Capitals head into this clash in seventh place with 10 points from 12 matches, which means this is virtually a must-win game for them to stay alive in the playoff race. Another defeat would leave DC depending heavily on other results, especially with their poor net run rate of -0.993 already hurting their qualification chances.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are slightly better placed in sixth with 12 points from 11 matches and an NRR of 0.082, but their recent inconsistency has dragged them into a tight mid-table battle. RR were comfortably inside the top four earlier in the tournament before losing momentum with defeats against Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals. A win here would strengthen their playoff push, while another loss could leave them vulnerable heading into the final week of the league stage.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
DC
W
L
L
W
L
DC
142/8 in 20.0 7.1
147/2 in 14.2 10.26
155/7 in 20.0 7.75
159/2 in 17.3 9.09
75/10 in 16.3 4.55
77/1 in 6.3 11.85
RR
L
L
W
L
W
RR
228/6 in 20.0 11.4
229/5 in 18.3 12.38
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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199/4 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Rajasthan Royals won by 57 runs
142/9 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Delhi Capitals Preview
The Delhi Capitals campaign has slipped badly after a strong opening phase, and they now head into this game under serious pressure in the playoff race. Their recent losses have exposed two recurring problems: middle-order collapses against spin and an inability to recover after poor powerplays. The defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, where DC crashed from 74/2 to 142/8, summed up their inconsistency this season.
Delhi have looked far more comfortable while chasing than setting totals. In successful chases, they have generally operated around the 8.5-9 runs-per-over mark, with the middle overs doing most of the damage through players like Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs. Against Mumbai Indians, DC recovered from 7/2 to chase 163 in just 18.1 overs, while their recent 216/7 against Punjab Kings also came after a slow start.
Their biggest batting concern remains the powerplay. DC have repeatedly lost early wickets, including a historic collapse to 13/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier in the tournament.
With the ball, Delhi’s strength lies in the middle overs through Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, while Mukesh Kumar and the pace attack have generally been effective in striking early. However, their death bowling has been inconsistent, especially on flat surfaces where they have leaked heavily in overs 16-20.
Key Players: KL Rahul, Ashutosh Sharma, Lungi Ngidi
Why can Delhi Capitals win this game?
Delhi Capitals’ chances improve significantly if they are chasing. Their batting unit has looked far more settled in run chases this season, especially when KL Rahul or Tristan Stubbs bat deep into the innings.
Another major factor is Kuldeep Yadav’s impact in the middle overs. Delhi’s bowling attack has consistently controlled games whenever Kuldeep and Axar Patel have managed to slow scoring between overs 7-15. On slower surfaces, that combination gives DC a much stronger chance of defending even slightly below-par totals.
DC Over/Under Betting Tips
KL Rahul Total Runs Over 31.5 @ 1.85
KL Rahul ahs failed to score runs in the last couple of matches but the last time he played against the Rajasthan Royals, Rahul scored 70+ runs. This is a must win match for Delhi and we back Rahul to step up and play a match winning knock.
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:
KL Rahul(w), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel(c), Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi Dar, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi Impact subs: Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma
Delhi Capitals Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Delhi Capitals Actual Playing XI:
Lokesh Rahul, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Madhav Tiwari, Abhishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, Tripurana Vijay, Mukesh Kumar, Sahil Parakh
Rajasthan Royals Preview
Rajasthan Royals have been one of the more unpredictable teams this season. They started IPL 2026 strongly with aggressive top-order batting and one of the better new-ball attacks in the competition, but their form has dipped badly in recent weeks after losing five of their last seven matches. Their heavy defeat to Gujarat Titans exposed the same issues that have repeatedly hurt them this season - inconsistent death bowling and a middle order that still relies too heavily on the top three.
RR’s biggest strength is their powerplay batting. Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have regularly blown games open inside the first six overs. Against Punjab Kings, Rajasthan smashed 84/1 in the powerplay during a chase of 223, while they earlier hammered 97 runs in the first six overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru - their highest powerplay score of the season.
They are far more dangerous while chasing than batting first because of the tempo their openers create. RR have consistently scored above 10 runs per over in the powerplay during successful chases, with players like Dhruv Jurel and Donovan Ferreira finishing strongly at the death. The unbeaten 77-run stand between Ferreira and Shubham Dubey against Punjab Kings highlighted their finishing strength in overs 16-20.
As for the bowling, Rajasthan are at their best early in the innings. Jofra Archer has been among the leading powerplay wicket-takers this season, and his pace has regularly troubled top orders despite occasional expensive outings. However, their death bowling has been a major concern. RR leaked 72 runs in the final five overs against Punjab Kings and were taken apart again by Gujarat Titans, where Archer alone conceded 46 runs in three overs.
Key Players: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Jofra Archer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Why can Rajasthan Royals win this game?
Rajasthan Royals are at their best when their openers dominate the powerplay. Their best performances this season have come while chasing, where Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have attacked aggressively inside the first six overs and pushed the required rate down early. If RR win the toss and bowl first, their chances improve considerably because their batting lineup is built to chase high-scoring totals with momentum at the top.
Their chances also improve if Jofra Archer strikes early against Delhi’s fragile top order. DC have struggled badly after losing quick wickets in the powerplay, and RR’s new-ball attack could put them under pressure immediately.
RR Over/Under Betting Tips
Dhruv Jurel Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
Dhruv Jurel has scores of 24, 42, 16 and 51 in the last four matches, he has scored runs consistently this season for the Royals and is also the third highest run-getter for his team. Expect him to score over 25 runs in today's match against the Capitals.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Total Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scores of 36, 4, 43, 103 and 8 in the last five matches. He is one of the key batters for the Rajasthan Royals at the top and at a ground where the boundaries are relatively short, Sooryavanshi will look to feast and we back him to score over 25 runs.
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger/ Dasun Shanaka, Brijesh Sharma Impact subs: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Adam Milne, Ravi Bishnoi
Rajasthan Royals Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Rajasthan Royals Actual Playing XI:
Ravi Singh, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharrma, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Conditions are expected to remain hot and dry in Delhi for the evening start, with temperatures likely to hover around the 36-38°C mark at 7:30 PM. Humidity is not expected to be very high, but the players could still face a tough outing because of the lingering heat.
DC vs RR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has produced a mix of high-scoring games and batting collapses this IPL season, but overall it has still been a strong batting venue. The average first-innings score in IPL 2026 here has been around 170-175, with multiple teams crossing the 200-run mark already this season. Short boundaries and a quick outfield make strokeplay easier once batters get set, especially during the powerplay and death overs.
The venue has also heavily favoured chasing sides over the years, and that trend has continued this season because of dew in night games. Teams bowling second have struggled to control scoring at the death, particularly from overs 16-20 where hitters have regularly targeted the straight boundaries. Spinners can still influence the middle overs, but if conditions stay dry, anything below 180 could become difficult to defend at this ground.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Rajasthan Royals to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back the Rajasthan Royals to win the coin toss in today's match against the Delhi Capitals.
Toss: To Bowl
Out of the six games played in Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2026, the toss-winning captain has chosen to bowl first in four. Also, only one of those six matches has been won by the team batting first (that too by only 1 run), while the others were won by the chasing side. So, the venue clearly favors the chasing side here, and the side that bowls first here will have a better chance of victory.
DC vs RR
Winning Prediction
This fixture between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals also comes with recent history. The two sides met earlier this month in Jaipur, where Delhi chased down 226 in just 19.1 overs - their highest successful chase in IPL history. KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka dominated the powerplay in that game, while Rajasthan’s death bowling completely lost control despite posting 225/6 themselves.
The matchup could again come down to the powerplay battle. Rajasthan have been one of the best powerplay batting sides this season through Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Delhi’s top order has remained vulnerable to early wickets. On the other hand, DC’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel could become decisive during the middle overs on a Delhi surface that has offered some grip for slower bowlers in recent matches.
This one’s difficult to call, but we reckon DC have the better chance here to win, while RR’s fate rest on Sooryavanshi giving them a boost in the powerplay.
Back Delhi Capitals as the winners of this clash.
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