Jaipur, 02 MAy (Sports Desk)
Match Details
- Match: 43rd Match, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Date: May 1, 2026
- Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first
- Result: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: KL Rahul (DC)
Scorecard Summary
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 225/6 in 20 overs
- Key Performers:
- Riyan Parag (c) – 90 runs
- Donovan Ferreira – 47* (off just 14 balls)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – contributed in the top order
- Delhi Capitals Bowling Highlights:
- Mitchell Starc picked early wickets
- Other bowlers kept the pressure, but RR posted a strong total of 225
Delhi Capitals (DC) – 226/3 in 19.1 overs
- Target: 226
- Key Performers:
- KL Rahul – Half-century (Player of the Match)
- Pathum Nissanka – Significant contribution
- Ashutosh Sharma & Tristan Stubbs – Finished the game strongly
- The chase ended dramatically on a no-ball (high full toss) by Brijesh Sharma, with Ashutosh Sharma hitting it for runs. DC completed a record chase — their highest successful run chase in IPL history.
Match Highlights
- RR posted a competitive 225/6, thanks to a fluent knock from skipper Riyan Parag and explosive finishing by Donovan Ferreira.
- DC produced a clinical and aggressive chase, reaching the target with 5 balls to spare.
- This victory is noted as DC’s highest successful chase in IPL history.
- KL Rahul’s steady yet impactful innings earned him the Player of the Match award.
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Key Moments
- RR built a strong platform but lost momentum in the middle overs.
- DC’s top order provided a solid start, and the middle order accelerated brilliantly.
- The match concluded in dramatic fashion with a no-ball in the 19th over.
This win helped Delhi Capitals gain crucial points and momentum in the league stage.
