The Indian Premier League 2026 threw one of the most entertaining matches so far in the form of Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals clash. The contest, however, turned into a high-scoring thriller at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on 1 May 2026.
Cricket fans have seen some fierce batting displays from both sides. RR had scored 225 runs in the loss of 6 wickets in her full quota of 20 overs. Delhi Capitals scored 226 runs in 19.1 over by losing only 3 wickets (target: 225 runs).
In the match, there were as many explosive innings including those of Riyan Parag, KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka and Donovan Ferreira The pitch aided free-flowing stroke play and fast scoring, and this made for a difficult evening in the field. Except for the boundaries, sixes, and other nonstop entertainment throughout the match were savored by the crowd of Jaipur.
Delhi Capitals eventually achieved a calm finish in the last overs to win the match and take home these two crucial points in the tournament.
Match Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs DC – 43rd Match |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 1 May 2026 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets |
| Umpires | Virender Sharma, Sam Nogajski |
| Third Umpire | Saiyed Khalid |
| Match Referee | Rajiv Seth |
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 225/6 in 20 Overs
Rajasthan Royals began their innings positively but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal very early on in the encounter. Delhi Capitals finally got the breakthrough thanks to Mitchell Starc, who ended Jaiswal’s innings after he managed just 6 runs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also failed to last longer in the crease as he was dismissed for just 4 runs. There were a couple of wickets going down and Rajasthan Royals were in a spot of bother at that stage.
But the ones who changed the whole momentum of the match were Dhruv Jurel and captain Riyan Parag. They exhibited attacking cricket and shared a big stand. Dhruv Jurel—42 runs from 30 balls (4 fours, 1 six) While Riyan Parag was going all guns blazing from the other end, he played crucial supporting innings.
Riyan Parag produced one of the innings of the tournament. The captain of the Rajasthan Royals based on 90 moves off only 50 balls. He scored eight fours and five gigantic sixes in his innings. He took on almost each and every bowler, playing fearless cricket.
Ravindra Jadeja did finish with some runs in the middle overs after wickets fell quickly, striking at a handy 81.14 and slotting in together with Parag around that time. He made 20 runs in the innings from just 14 balls and maintained the scoring rate.
Donovan Ferreira had the biggest finishing impact. He scored a stunning 47 off just 14 balls in a totally selfless, touching innings! Ferreira hammered six monstrous sixes and blasted the Delhi Capitals bowlers to smithereens in the final overs.
20 overs Rajasthan Royals: 225 runs for 6 wickets, a winning total on the Jaipur pitch.
Rajasthan Royals Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 42 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Riyan Parag | 90 | 50 | 8 | 5 | 180.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 20 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 47* | 14 | 2 | 6 | 335.71 |
| Shubham Dubey | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 9
Total: 225/6 in 20 Overs
Delhi Capitals Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 40 | 3 | 10.00 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.80 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 41 | 0 | 10.20 |
| T Natarajan | 4 | 54 | 1 | 13.50 |
Rajasthan Royals Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 6-1 | 0.3 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 12-2 | 1.5 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 114-3 | 11.4 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 167-4 | 16.2 |
| Riyan Parag | 168-5 | 16.4 |
| Shubham Dubey | 208-6 | 19.1 |
Delhi Capitals Chase –Batting Performance
226 was always going to be a tough target for Delhi Capitals, but the batters seemed determined from ball 1. Delhi grabbed the dream start with the opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul.
Discipline attacking cricket played by Pathum Nissanka from the very first powerplay overs. He smashed 62 runs on just 33 balls with six fours and three sixes. He maintained the required run rate below 190, at almost 0.
Even KL Rahul scored one of the best innings of his season. He appeared collected, self-assured, and vicious simultaneously. Rahul banged out 75 runs of only 40 balls with six fours and five sixes. His timing and shot selection were nothing short of perfect.
Nissanka and Rahul then formed an 110-run opening partnership that put Rajasthan Royals back on the back foot.
Nitish Rana maintained the attacking intent after Nissanka’s wicket. Scoring 33 runs in just 17 balls, he hit some powerful shots through the middle overs.
Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma completed the chase with ease. Ashutosh amassed 25 runs off 15 deliveries, and Stubbs scored 18 not out.
Delhi Capitals chased the target with a comfortable margin of 7 wickets in just 19.1 overs.
Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 62 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 187.88 |
| KL Rahul | 75 | 40 | 6 | 5 | 187.50 |
| Nitish Rana | 33 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 194.12 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 18* | 11 | 1 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 25* | 15 | 4 | 0 | 166.67 |
Extras: 13
Total: 226/3 in 19.1 Overs
Rajasthan Royals Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Nandre Burger | 3 | 41 | 0 | 13.70 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 3.1 | 35 | 0 | 11.10 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 33 | 1 | 11.00 |
Delhi Capitals Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 110-1 | 9.3 |
| Nitish Rana | 171-2 | 14.3 |
| KL Rahul | 177-3 | 15.2 |
Key Moments of the Match
The biggest turning point came when an opening partnership was being created by Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul. Delhi Capitals restore complete control of the chase with their aggressive batting.
Another major highlight was the innings of Riyan Parag. He played crashing cricket and was on course for a hundred before falling for 90 runs.
Rajasthan Royals crossed the 220-run mark thanks to Donovan Ferreira’s late blitz. His strike rate of more than 330 was vital to set the final score.
Mitchell Starc was effective in critical times, picking up 3 wickets for Delhi Capitals. He snared their early wickets and ensured Rajasthan Royals didn’t get to a bigger total.
Best Performers of the Match
Best Batter
KL Rahul scored a match-winning 75 off 40 balls and anchored the chase to perfection.
Best Bowler
The best bowler of the match was Mitchell Starc, who took 3 wickets.
Most Entertaining Innings
This was undoubtedly the season’s fastest and most thrilling innings, courtesy of Donovan Ferreira, who made 47 off just 14 balls unbeaten.
Match Summary
The Match Scorecard: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals gives a straightforward answer for why this game became one of the thrillers of IPL 2026. It was a delight for the fans as more than 450 runs were scored in just 39.1 overs.
Through Riyan Parag and Donovan Ferreira, Rajasthan Royals batted expertly. But Delhi Capitals were even more formidable in their batting during the chase.
A solid platform was set by KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, who played well off the top before chases were expertly rounded out by Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma.
An incredible contest of sixes, boundaries, partnerships and amazing individual performances was staged in front of the Jaipur crowd!
FAQs
Q1. First on May 1 against Rajasthan Royals who should win the match: Delhi Capitals
Answer: Delhi Capitals won the match by 7 wickets.
Q2. Where was the match played?
Answer: It was held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Q3. Who was the highest run-gainer from Delhi Capitals?
Answer: Delhi Capitals — KL Rahul 75,
Q4. Delhi Capitals chased the target in how many overs?
Answer: The target given by Rajasthan Royals was chased down by Delhi Capitals in 1 over.
Q5. Who took the most wickets during the match?
Answer: Delhi Capitals: Delhi Wizards Win By A Wicket, Mitchell Starc Takes 3 Wickets.
