The Rajasthan Royals host the Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1, 2026. RR aims to continue their winning momentum against a struggling DC team.
RR has won two of their last three matches, including a significant victory over Punjab Kings. In contrast, DC started the season strong with two wins but has since struggled, securing only one win in their last five matches.
In their previous game, RR successfully chased down a target of 223 runs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a standout performer for RR, scoring 400 runs in nine matches this season. His contribution will be crucial as RR looks to build on their recent success.
The head-to-head record between the two teams is tied at 15 wins each, with one match resulting in a tie. This history adds an extra layer of intensity to the upcoming match.
Predicted playing XI for Rajasthan Royals:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Riyan Parag
Predicted playing XI for Delhi Capitals:
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel
- Mitchell Starc
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium tends to favor chasing teams. Observers expect that today’s match prediction favors the chasing team to win, with RR holding a win probability of 55%, compared to DC’s 45%.
Axar Patel noted, “Starc is playing and unfortunately Chameera isn’t playing.” This absence could impact DC’s performance as they look to regain form.