The Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a spectacular run chase to defeat the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets in the 43rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
The thrilling encounter took place on Friday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. In today's highly anticipated 44th IPL match, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a blockbuster clash.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Rajasthan Royals posted a massive total of 225/6 in their 20 overs. They were propelled by a phenomenal, authoritative 90 off 50 balls from Riyan Parag, along with a ferocious cameo of 47 off just 14 balls by Donovan Ferreira. Delhi Capitals' returning star Mitchell Starc was the standout bowler, claiming an impressive
3/40 despite the onslaught.
In response, the Delhi Capitals scripted history by successfully hunting down their biggest-ever IPL run chase. A blistering 62 off 33 balls by opener Pathum Nissanka set the tone, before KL Rahul flawlessly anchored the chase with a brilliant 75 off 40 balls. Supported by a quickfire 33 off 17 balls from Nitish Rana and crucial finishing blows by Ashutosh Sharma (25*) and Tristan Stubbs (18*), DC reached 226/3 in 19.1 overs, winning comfortably with 5 balls to spare.
Who won yesterday's RR vs DC IPL 2026 Match?
Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets in Match 43 of IPL 2026 in Jaipur.
Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals (RR): 225/6 in 20.0 overs; Riyan Parag 90 (50), Donovan Ferreira 47 (14), Dhruv Jurel 42 (30); Mitchell Starc 3/40, Axar Patel 1/39.
Delhi Capitals (DC): 226/3 in 19.1 overs; KL Rahul 75 (40), Pathum Nissanka 62 (33), Nitish Rana 33 (17); Ravindra Jadeja 1/33, Tushar Deshpande 1/38.
RR vs DC Top Players
Top Batter: Riyan Parag (RR) (90 runs)
Top Bowler: Mitchell Starc (DC) with 3 crucial wickets for 40 runs..
RR vs DC IPL 2026 Award Winners
Player of the Match: KL Rahul (DC)- 75 off 40 balls
Rupay Most Fours in the Match: Riyan Parag (RR) (8 fours)
Angel One Most Sixes in the Match: Donovan Ferreira (RR)(6 sixes)
Who will play in Today's IPL 2026 Match?
Chennai Super Kings will lock horns against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in today's IPL 2026 match.
