Royals vs Capitals: Rajasthan Royals Face Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

By 02.05.2026
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The Rajasthan Royals aim to maintain their playoff position against the Delhi Capitals on May 1, 2026, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST. Delhi has lost three consecutive matches.

Key statistics:

  • The RR vs DC IPL head-to-head record is even with both sides winning 15 out of the 30 matches played between them.
  • Rajasthan Royals currently sit fourth in the IPL 2026 points table with 12 points from nine games.
  • Delhi Capitals are in seventh place with only six points from eight matches.
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads the Royals with 400 runs in nine games this season.
  • KL Rahul is the top scorer for Delhi Capitals, boasting 358 runs at an average of 51.14.
  • Jofra Archer has taken the most wickets for Rajasthan, claiming 14 in nine matches.

Last season, Rajasthan Royals faced a tough defeat against Delhi Capitals in a Super Over finish. This time, they look to capitalize on Delhi’s recent struggles. The Capitals have lost five of their last eight games and are desperate for a turnaround.

The toss for the match will take place at 7:00 PM IST. Fans can catch the live streaming on the JioHotstar App and website. Observers expect a competitive match as both teams strive to improve their standings in the points table.