IPL 2026 DC vs RR Match 62 Result

Delhi Capitals (DC) achieved a crucial victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Delhi. RR seemed on track for a score over 220 after solid fifties from skipper Parag and Jurel. But Mitchell Starc’s explosive over disrupted their innings, leaving them at 193/8. In response, KL Rahul and Abishek Porel formed a strong partnership of 105 runs to set the stage for the chase. Even though there was a slight scare towards the end, skipper Axar Patel and Ashutosh Sharma completed the task with a six. They secured a five-wicket win for DC and kept their playoff dreams alive. Here’s the detailed analysis of the DC vs RR match result.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: Fireworks, Then a Collapse

Rajasthan Royals got off to a great start even after Jaiswal (12) was out early, thanks to the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who scored a thrilling 46. Dhruv Jurel kept the innings stable with his 53, while skipper Riyan Parag hit his quickest IPL fifty in just 23 balls. At 161/2 in the 15th over, RR seemed on track for over 220 but Mitchell Starc changed everything by taking three wickets in a single over including Parag. The Royals fell apart losing six wickets for just 32 runs and ended up at 193/8.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Innings: Powerplay Blast, Calm Finish

Delhi Capitals successfully chased down 194 runs in an impressive manner. KL Rahul scored 56 and Abishek Porel contributed 51, forming a strong opening partnership of 105 runs. It marked DC’s best Powerplay of the season. However, a slight collapse occurred when Jofra Archer took two wickets and Rahul was dismissed at 151/3, leaving DC needing 43 runs from 24 balls. As the chase became uncertain, skipper Axar Patel stayed composed and scored 34 runs. Impact Player Ashutosh Sharma added 18 runs and sealed the game with a six.

DC vs RR Match Result: Key Moments

• Riyan Parag (RR) hammered Mukesh Kumar for 23 runs in a single over.
• Riyan Parag (RR) smashed a 23-ball fifty.
• Mitchell Starc (DC) flipped the game with three wickets in the 15th over.
• KL Rahul (DC) was dropped early by Yash Punja.
• KL Rahul (DC) and Abishek Porel stitched together a 105-run partnership.
• Brijesh Sharma, Dasun Shanaka and Jofra Archer struck to leave DC wobbling at 175/5.

Points Table Impact

Delhi Capitals climbed to 7th place with 12 points and an NRR of -0.871, while Rajasthan Royals slipped to 6th with 12 points and an NRR of +0.027. Here’s how the points table looks after DC’s win over RR – Updated Points Table.

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