Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) share one of the most evenly matched rivalries in IPL history, with both teams locked at 15 wins each ahead of their next meeting.
Across 30 IPL matches, neither side has managed to establish long-term dominance, making every RR vs DC clash highly unpredictable. While Rajasthan Royals have traditionally been strong at home in Jaipur, Delhi Capitals have enjoyed success at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Here's a complete statistical breakdown of the RR vs DC rivalry.
RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record in IPL
- Total Matches Played: 30
- RR Wins: 15
- DC Wins: 15
- No Result/Ties: 0
- First Match: April 19, 2008
The rivalry remains perfectly balanced, with both teams winning 15 matches each. This makes RR vs DC one of the most evenly contested head-to-head records in the IPL.
RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record: Venue-wise Breakdown
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Matches: 7
- RR Wins: 5
- DC Wins: 2
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Matches: 11
- RR Wins: 4
- DC Wins: 7
Neutral Venues
- Matches: 12
- RR Wins: 6
- DC Wins: 6
Rajasthan
Royals have historically dominated at their home venue in Jaipur, while Delhi Capitals hold a stronger record in Delhi. Neutral venues have produced evenly split results.
Most Runs in RR vs DC Matches
- Ajinkya Rahane (RR): 611 runs
- Rishabh Pant (DC): 400 runs
- Sanju Samson (RR): 387 runs
- Jos Buttler (RR): 365 runs
- David Warner (DC): 342 runs
Ajinkya Rahane leads the run-scoring charts in this rivalry with 611 runs, while Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have played several match-defining knocks for their respective sides.
Jos Buttler also holds the record for the highest individual score in this fixture with 116 runs.
Most Wickets in RR vs DC Matches
- Amit Mishra (DC): 20 wickets
- Farveez Maharoof (DC): 11 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin (RR/DC): 11 wickets
- Trent Boult (RR): 10 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada (DC): Among leading wicket-takers
Amit Mishra remains the leading wicket-taker in RR vs DC matches, with his tally of 20 wickets setting him apart from the rest.
Key Records in RR vs DC IPL History
Highest Team Total:
222/2 - Rajasthan Royals (2022)
Lowest Team Total:
60 - Rajasthan Royals
Highest Individual Score:
116 - Jos Buttler (RR)
Best Bowling Figures:
4/14 - Pawan Negi (DC)
Biggest Win by Runs:
RR won by 105 runs (2008 semi-final)
Biggest Win by Wickets:
RR won by 9 wickets (2013, Jaipur)
Memorable Matches in RR vs DC Rivalry
Several memorable contests have shaped this rivalry over the years.
One of the most iconic moments came in the 2008 IPL semi-final, where Shane Watson delivered a match-winning all-round performance to help Rajasthan Royals secure a massive 105-run victory.
Another standout moment arrived in IPL 2022, when Jos Buttler smashed 116 runs to power Rajasthan Royals to one of the highest totals recorded in this fixture.
More recently, the IPL 2025 clash between the two sides ended in a dramatic Super Over, with Delhi Capitals emerging victorious after both teams finished tied at 188.
RR vs DC Recent Form in Head-to-Head Matches
Delhi Capitals have held a slight advantage in recent encounters, winning three of the last five matches between the two teams.
However, Rajasthan Royals have remained dominant at Jaipur, continuing to defend their home record effectively against Delhi.
RR vs DC Rivalry Remains Too Close to Call
With 15 wins each from 30 matches, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals remain inseparable in IPL head-to-head history.
Their contrasting home strengths - Rajasthan in Jaipur and Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium - continue to define this rivalry. Until one team pulls ahead, every RR vs DC meeting is expected to remain tightly contested and unpredictable.
