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Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets on May 1, 2026, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Capitals, moving them closer to playoff contention in IPL 2026.

KL Rahul played a key role for Delhi, scoring 75 runs off 40 balls. Riyan Parag was the standout performer for Rajasthan, top-scoring with 90 runs off 50 balls. Despite the loss, Rajasthan remains in fourth place in the points table.

Following this match, Delhi Capitals climbed to sixth place with 8 points from 9 matches. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals hold 12 points from 10 matches. Punjab Kings currently lead the standings with 13 points from just 8 matches.

The match featured impressive bowling from Mitchell Starc, who took 3 wickets for 40 runs. Delhi’s net run rate now stands at -0.895 after this game, while Rajasthan’s is at 0.510.

This win is crucial for Delhi Capitals as they look to improve their standing and secure a playoff position. The team had struggled earlier in the season but showed resilience against a strong Rajasthan side.