Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) Match IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals pulled off a record run chase to defeat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, May 1, 2026. Chasing a daunting target of 226, Delhi reached 226 for 3 with five balls to spare, registering their highest successful chase in IPL history. It was their fourth win of the season.
KL Rahul led the charge with a fluent 75 off 40 balls, while Pathum Nissanka provided strong support with 62 off 33 deliveries.
The duo laid the foundation with a 110-run opening stand before Ravindra Jadeja broke the partnership by dismissing Nissanka. His knock included six fours and three sixes.
Rahul then added 61 runs for the second wicket with Nitish Rana, who scored a quick 33 off 17 balls. Tushar Deshpande removed Rana, while Jofra Archer dismissed Rahul to provide a late opening for Rajasthan.
However, Delhi maintained composure in the closing stages to complete the chase comfortably.
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals posted 225 for 6 after electing to bat first. Captain Riyan Parag starred with a blistering 90 off 50 balls, hitting eight fours and five sixes.
Donovan Ferreira contributed an unbeaten 47 off just 14 balls, while Dhruv Jurel added 42 off 30 deliveries.
For Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets, while Axar Patel, Kyle Jamieson and T Natarajan took one wicket each.
The result boosted Delhi’s position in the standings, while Rajasthan suffered a setback despite posting a formidable total.
