On May 1, 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) shocked the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by winning by seven wickets in Match 43 of the IPL. RR set a huge total of 225/6. Skipper Riyan Parag smashed 90 runs while Donovan Ferreira added an unbeaten 47 runs. However, DC’s batting was bold as KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) formed a strong opening partnership of 110 runs. Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs completed the chase and guided DC to 226/3 in just 19.1 overs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the RR vs DC match result.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: From Collapse to Fireworks
The innings of Rajasthan Royals was full of drama featuring a captain’s comeback and an explosive finish. Yashasvi Jaiswal launched Mitchell Starc’s first delivery for a six but was dismissed shortly after. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was bowled by Kyle Jamieson and RR were left at 12/2. Feeling the pressure, Skipper Riyan Parag stepped up and scored 90 runs off 50 balls. He and Dhruv Jurel (42) put together 102 runs to save the innings and Ravindra Jadeja contributed with 20 runs. Then, Donovan Ferreira made a remarkable impact with an unbeaten 47 runs. His quick scoring helped RR reach 225/6 including 63 runs in the final four overs.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Innings: Rahul & Nissanka Lead the Charge
Delhi Capitals achieved an incredible record chase against Rajasthan Royals and successfully chased down 226 runs with five balls remaining. Openers KL Rahul scored 75 runs and Pathum Nissanka added 62 runs to set a strong foundation. They built a 110‑run partnership in just 10 overs. Nissanka scored his first IPL fifty in only 26 balls while Rahul aggressively targeted Jadeja and Bishnoi to maintain a steady run rate. Nitish Rana contributed a quick 33 runs and even though Archer got Rahul out towards the end. Ashutosh Sharma scored 25 and Tristan Stubbs added 18 to finish the game with composure. They struck 16 runs off Deshpande in the 18th over and secured victory at 226/3 in 19.1 overs.
RR vs DC Match Result: Key Moments
- Kyle Jamieson bowled Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a perfect in‑swinging yorker.
- Skipper Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel added 102 runs.
- Starc removed Parag and Jadeja in the same over.
- Donovan Ferreira smashed three sixes in one Kuldeep over.
- KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blasted 110 runs with 70 in the powerplay.
Points Table Impact
Delhi Capitals climbed to sixth with 8 points and an NRR of ‑0.895, while Rajasthan Royals stayed fourth on 12 points with an NRR of +0.510. Here’s how the points table looks after DC’s win over RR – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Delhi Capitals – won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | KL Rahul (DC) – 75 runs off 40 balls |
| Most Wickets | Mitchell Starc (DC) – 3 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Riyan Parag (RR) – 90 off 50 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Donovan Ferreira (RR) – Strike Rate 335.71 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Donovan Ferreira (RR) – 6 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Riyan Parag (RR) – 8 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Mitchell Starc (DC) – 12 dot balls |
