Rajasthan Royals will play Delhi Capitals on Friday, May 1. This match 43 will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur in front of the Rajasthani fans. RR will fight to maintain their position in the top four. All the while, DC needs a win to move up the order in the Indian Premier League 2026 points table.
The Royals sit fourth on the points table with 12 points from nine matches. Meanwhile, the Capitals fight to save their season standing seventh with only 6 points from eight games.
Rajasthan Royals Vs Delhi Capitals Match Preview
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals (Match 43 of IPL 2026) |
| Date | Friday, May 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Head-to-Head | Tied at 15 wins each after 30 matches |
| Win Probability | RR (57%), DC (43%) |
RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals have come face-to-face 30 times in the IPL. They both have secured 15 wins to their names. Neither team has managed to dominate the other and build a lasting advantage.
However, the Royals have a big advantage playing in their home ground in Jaipur. RR have won five in seven matches played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. However, DC have only won twice in their last five meetings. The most recent match between them was back in 2025, which ended in a draw and Delhi eventually secured a victory going into Super Over.
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals have been all about their explosive opening pair this IPL season. Vaibhav Sooryabanshi is the star of the season for RR. The 15-year-old batter scored 400 runs in nine matches with an outstanding strike rate of 238.09. In a recent game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he smashed a century in just 37 balls. However, they lost that game. Meanwhile, Yashashvi Jaiswal is right behind him with 306 runs this season.
However, the middle order remains a big problem. Captain Riyan Parag has an average of only 14.62 runs per innings this season. On April 30, he was fined 25% of his match fee for breaching Article 2.1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials. Moreover, he also received one Demerit Point (Level 1). Despite this, Jofra Archer leads the bowling attack with 14 wickets in nine innings, and Nandre Burger with 8 wickets to his name.
RR Playing XI: Yashashvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryabanshi, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (Captain), Dasun Shanaka, Donovan Ferrieria, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punia
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Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc returns for the Capitals in this match against RR. Starc completed his Cricket Australia restriction period and joined the squad in Jaipur. Captain Axar Patel confirmed that Starc will join the team from May 1. Star replaces Kyle Jamieson in the starting lineup and will likely take charge of the new-ball attack.
However, Lungi Ngidi will miss this match for Delhi. The pacer remains under concussion protocols following a head injury suffered on April 25. He must complete a one-week recovery period before he can play again. In the batting department, KL Rahul has scored 358 runs in eight innings, including a historic century earlier this season.
DC Playing XI: KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Sahil Parakh, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (Captain), Michell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Dushmantha Chameera
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium has become a batter’s paradise with very high scores this IPL season. Openers find it easy to adjust to the pace quickly all thanks to the consistent surface bounce. Even though the boundaries are relatively large, the lighting-fast outfield means the ball will reach the boundary easily once hit.
Jaipur is facing a severe heatwave right now. The afternoon temperatures have reached up to 41 degrees Celsius. By the time the match is played, the temperature will drop to 30 degrees, but it’s still a problem for the players. Additionally, heavy evening dew is expected after sunset. The dew can make spin bowling a bit slippery and difficult.
RR vs DC Match Prediction
Rajasthan Royals have a 57% chance of winning. They have the home advantage and far more momentum than Delhi. All the while, the Capitals only have a 43% chance of winning. RR’s top order is currently the most explosive in the league.
For Delhi Capitals, this match is a battle for survival. They have six matches remaining in the league stage. They must win at least five of these matches to qualify for the playoffs. A loss against RR would nearly end their hopes of qualifying and making it to the top four.
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