IPL RR vs DC: Rajasthan aim for top two while Delhi fight for survival. Check pitch report, playing XI, stats and prediction
IPL RR vs DC: Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 43 of IPL 2026 on May 1 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This match is very important for both teams. Rajasthan want to finish in the top two, while Delhi are trying hard to stay in the playoff race.
Rajasthan are coming into this match with confidence after beating Punjab Kings in their last game. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are under pressure after a big loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they were all out for just 75 runs.
Points Table After RCB vs GT Match
After the recent match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the points table has become very interesting. Punjab Kings are currently at the top with 13 points from 8 matches, winning 6 games and losing just 1, with a strong net run rate of +1.043. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in second place with 12 points from 9 matches and an impressive net run rate of +1.420. Sunrisers Hyderabad are third with 12 points from 9 matches and a net run rate of +0.832. Rajasthan Royals are also on 12 points from 9 matches, placed fourth with a net run rate of +0.617.
Gujarat Titans are in fifth position with 10 points from 9 matches. Chennai Super Kings are sixth with 6 points from 8 matches. Delhi Capitals are currently seventh with 6 points from 8 matches, but their net run rate of -1.060 is a concern. Kolkata Knight Riders are eighth with 5 points from 8 matches. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are at the bottom, both with 4 points from 8 matches each, having won only 2 games so far.
This tight points table makes every upcoming match crucial, especially for teams like Delhi Capitals who are fighting to stay in the playoff race.
Match Details
- Match-RR vs DC, Match 43
- Venue- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Time- 7:30 PM IST
- Pitch Report- Good Pitch for Batting
The Jaipur pitch is expected to help batters.
- Average first innings score: 165–180
- Recent matches have seen scores around 180 or more
- The pitch has good bounce and a fast outfield
- Fast bowlers may get help early in the match
- Teams chasing have won around 64% matches
Batters will enjoy playing on this surface, but bowlers can get some movement in the beginning. There is not expected to be much dew because of the dry weather.
Also Read: IPL RCB vs GT: Can GT Bounce Back Against Strong RCB?
Head-to-Head Record
RR and DC have had an equal record so far.
- Total matches: 30
- RR wins: 15
- DC wins: 15
But Rajasthan have done better at their home ground in Jaipur:
- RR wins: 5
- DC wins: 2
This gives Rajasthan a small advantage.
Key Stats Before the Match
Some players have performed very well this season:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored around 400 runs at a fast strike rate
- KL Rahul has scored 357 runs in 7 matches, including 152 against Punjab Kings
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored more than 300 runs and is consistent
- Tristan Stubbs has scored over 200 runs as a finisher
- Rajasthan recently chased a target of more than 220 runs
These stats show that Rajasthan have a strong batting lineup, while Delhi depend a lot on key players.
Players to Watch
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – can give a fast start
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – one of the best performers this season
- Riyan Parag – leading well and contributing with the bat
- Jofra Archer – important bowler in the early overs
Delhi Capitals
- KL Rahul – main batsman for the team
- Axar Patel – captain and all-rounder
- Kuldeep Yadav – can take important wickets
- Mitchell Starc – dangerous with the new ball
Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Donovan Ferreira
- Shubham Dubey
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dasun Shanaka
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Brijesh Sharma
Impact Player: Yash Raj Punja / Ravi Bishnoi
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI)
- Sahil Parakh
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Nitish Rana
- Sameer Rizvi
- Tristan Stubbs
- David Miller
- Axar Patel (c)
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mitchell Starc
- Dushmantha Chameera
- T. Natarajan
Impact Player: Vipraj Nigam
Match Analysis: Rajasthan Ahead
Rajasthan Royals look like a strong and balanced team this season. Their top-order batters are in great form, and they have chased big targets successfully. Their bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer, is also strong, especially at home.
Delhi Capitals are not consistent this season. Their batting depends too much on KL Rahul, and their middle order has not performed well in recent matches. However, their bowlers like Starc and Kuldeep can still make a difference.
Match Prediction
Rajasthan Royals chances of winning: 65%
Delhi Capitals chances of winning: 35%
Rajasthan are likely to win if their top-order batters perform well again. But Delhi can surprise everyone if their bowlers take early wickets and KL Rahul plays a big innings.
This match is between a team in good form and a team fighting to survive. Rajasthan Royals want a top-two finish, while Delhi Capitals want to stay in the tournament. Rajasthan look stronger, especially with home advantage, but anything can happen in the IPL.
