Rajasthan Royals aim to maintain their winning momentum against a struggling Delhi Capitals team in IPL 2026. The match takes place on May 1 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have won two of their last three matches, including a significant victory against Punjab Kings. They successfully chased down a target of 223 runs in their last game. In contrast, Delhi Capitals (DC) started the season strong with two wins but have only secured one victory in their last five matches.
Key match statistics:
- Total matches played between RR and DC: 30
- Wins by Delhi Capitals: 15
- Wins by Rajasthan Royals: 15
- Matches tied: 1
- Runs scored by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi this season: 400
Mitchell Starc returns for DC after a sabbatical, while Axar Patel noted, “Starc is playing and unfortunately Chameera isn’t playing.” The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium favors chasing teams, which enhances RR’s chances.
The predicted playing XI for RR includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Riyan Parag. For DC, the lineup features KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Mitchell Starc. RR holds a win probability of 55%, compared to DC’s 45%.
This match is crucial for both teams. Observers expect that the chasing team will likely emerge victorious based on historical performance at the venue. Chasing teams have dominated at Sawai Mansingh Stadium over the years.