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Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Match 43 Match Summary

RR vs DC, 2026 - T20 Summary

Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Scorecard
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Match 43, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur , May 01, 2026
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
225/6 (20.0/20)
Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals
226/3 (19.1/20)
Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    KL Rahul
    75(40)
RR 225/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108566-riyan-parag-playerprofile>Riyan Parag</a>
Riyan Parag
90 (50)
  • 8x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 180SR
Donovan Ferreira
Donovan Ferreira
47 (14)
  • 2x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 335.71SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mitchell Starc
ECON 10.00
4
OVERS
40/3
R/W
Bowler
Axar Patel
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/1
R/W
DC 226/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1688-lokesh-rahul-playerprofile>KL Rahul</a>
KL Rahul
75 (40)
  • 6x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 187.50SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
62 (33)
  • 6x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 187.87SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ravindra Jadeja
ECON 11.00
3
OVERS
33/1
R/W
Bowler
Tushar Deshpande
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/1
R/W
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A clash of giants - Just the one game on Saturday, 2nd May, but it is a heavyweight clash. Chennai Super Kings will take on their familiar foes, Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, with both sides looking to turn their campaigns around. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), and as always, our build-up will be up and running well before that. See you then. Cheers!
What's next for these two teams? With this win, the Delhi Capitals snap their three-game losing streak and now have 4 wins from 9 games. They will now look to build momentum, especially with two home games coming up. First up, they host the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday, 5th May. As for the Rajasthan Royals, they will feel they haven't quite capitalised on a strong start to the season. After winning their first four games, they have managed just two wins in their next six. They now head into a break, with their next fixture on Saturday, 9th May in Jaipur against the Gujarat Titans.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - For his stunning knock of 75 runs from 40 balls, KL Rahul wins the award. Rahul also slips on the Orange Cap. He says that at the end of the day, they play the sport to win. Adds that after playing this game for so many years, numbers and records do matter, but you always want the W next to your name. Rahul mentions that despite the result, the dressing room has always been positive, and they try to keep it balanced. They had a few chats to see where things were going wrong or if they were making any blunders, but it was just about winning the key moments. Except for the last game, they have been in the contest for the rest of them, and it was about getting over the line. KL shares that while batting with Nissanka, they just remind each other of playing proper cricket shots. Cheekily says that he would have liked to play a few more balls in the Powerplay, but was happy to see Pathum smashing it all around. According to him, the most pleasing thing this season has been his strike rate, which has been a talking point for a few years. He ends by saying that he has worked hard on it and is glad to be doing what his team and modern T20 cricket require.
The captain of the Delhi Capitals - Axar Patel shares that he is very happy with how the boys played. Tells that he can't ask for more as a captain when plans are executed with the ball.  Axar mentions that the team is delighted to have Mitchell Starc back, and says he showed exactly why he is regarded as a legend with the way he bowled tonight, especially coming back from an injury layoff. When asked about the last-ball catch attempt where Axar hurt his left hand, he says everything is fine now, and the physios have iced it. Ends by dedicating the win to the two DC fans who lost their lives in a tragic accident.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Let's hear from DC's ace speedster - Mitchell Starc says that it's nice to get the cobwebs out. Adds that it was good to get some training in and running in the legs. It's a nice return for him, spending time with the group and contributing towards the win. Mentions that he has been gradually getting his rhythm, but did not bowl to a batter until recently. Starc shares that in T20 cricket, you have to adjust to the pace of the game. He feels in a good place, trusting his skill, and this game was a good reminder of the tempo of the game. Says that there are a few niggles, but that is part of being a fast bowler. You just have to keep going, and it's the nature of the job.
Words from the RR skipper - Riyan Parag says that it was a good score. He felt that around 200 was a par score on this wicket. Mentions that they didn't bowl well in the middle overs and conceded too many boundaries. Shares that as 8-9 overs were still left, they wanted to take the game deep before bringing in Ferreira, but not much to think about that decision. Parag says that he doesn't need to answer any critics, his job is to get two points, and his knock doesn't matter if his team lose. Ends by saying that hopefully it is not a serious injury, it is a hamstring issue, but they have got a week off, so they will see how it goes.
Not the usual Jaipur wicket - That is what Riyan Parag felt when he opted to bat first, expecting the surface to slow down. The home side found themselves in unfamiliar territory, losing both openers inside the first two overs. Parag stepped up with his side in need, and his 102-run stand with Dhruv Jurel helped RR recover from that early setback. With the platform set, many expected Donovan Ferreira to walk in, but it was Ravindra Jadeja who came out ahead of him. That raised a few eyebrows, but Ferreira still made an impact. His blistering 47* off just 14 balls powered RR to 225.
Capitals boss the chase - It was going to be a challenge upfront for the DC openers against the likes of Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, but they passed that test with flying colours. Pathum Nissanka was the aggressor in the Powerplay, unleashing shots square of the wicket, before KL Rahul took charge against the spinners in the middle phase. Their 110-run stand laid the perfect foundation for the chase. After Nissanka’s departure, Nitish Rana walked in with intent and took the pressure off Rahul. Both Rahul and Rana fell in quick succession, which gave RR a glimmer of hope, but Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs saw it through without any further hiccups.
A much-needed win for the Delhi Capitals - Coming off the back of two morale-crushing defeats, the Capitals desperately needed a response and pulling off their highest successful run chase in the league's history is one way to make a statement. Riyan Parag had expected the wicket to slow down, but that never quite happened. The ball came on nicely, and the RR bowling unit lacked penetration. After winning four games in a row to kickstart the campaign, the Royals have since blown hot and cold.
Over 19.2 : 226/3
5 Runs
  • 419.1
  • 1 NB 19.2
A. Sharma
25 (15)
T. Stubbs
18 (11)
B. Sharma
3.1-0-35-0
19.2
nb
Brijesh Sharma To Ashutosh Sharma
That's the game! DELHI CAPITALS WIN BY 7 WICKETS with 5 balls to spare. Brijesh Sharma bowls a very high full toss, on middle. Ashutosh Sharma swings at it, and the ball lobs up towards the leg side as the batters cross. It is also called a No Ball for the ball being over the waist of the batter. The Capitals finally snap their losing streak.
19.1
4
Brijesh Sharma To Ashutosh Sharma
FOUR! SCORES LEVEL! Short of a length and outside off, slower as well. Ashutosh Sharma waits for it and smashes it over extra cover for a boundary.
Brijesh Sharma to bowl the final over. Wicketless so far and gone for 30 runs in his 3 overs.
Over 19 : 221/3
9 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 218.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 418.6
T. Stubbs
18 (11)
A. Sharma
21 (13)
J. Archer
4-0-46-1
18.6
4
Jofra Archer To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! That should be the game for DC! Jofra Archer serves this full, on middle and leg. Tristan Stubbs flicks it aerially towards deep mid-wicket. Ravi Bishnoi initially runs forward but fails to judge the flight of the ball. He then moves to his right, but it is too late as the ball bounces to the fence for a boundary. Archer is not happy with that effort. Just 5 needed in the final over.
18.5
1
Jofra Archer To Ashutosh Sharma
Hard length and on middle and leg, Ashutosh Sharma gets rushed and forces it down to long on for just one. He wants the second but is sent back.
18.4
1
Jofra Archer To Tristan Stubbs
Another fine yorker, on leg, Tristan Stubbs jams it out to long on for a run.
18.3
0
Jofra Archer To Tristan Stubbs
Jofra Archer delivers the perfect yorker, on middle, Tristan Stubbs gets his bat down in time and can only dig it down the pitch.
18.2
2
Jofra Archer To Tristan Stubbs
Fuller and on middle, Tristan Stubbs flicks it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 11 needed in 10 now!
18.1
1
Jofra Archer To Ashutosh Sharma
A high full toss, angling into the leg side. Ashutosh Sharma looks to heave it away but miscues it high in the air. However, it lands well wide of deep square leg and the batters take a single.
Jofra Archer (3-0-37-1) to bowl the penultimate over with DC needing 14 runs off 12 balls. Can Archer take the game to the final over?
Over 18 : 212/3
16 Runs
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 417.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 617.4
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
A. Sharma
19 (11)
T. Stubbs
11 (7)
T. Deshpande
4-0-38-1
17.6
1
Tushar Deshpande To Ashutosh Sharma
Low full toss, angling into the pads, Ashutosh Sharma clips it to deep mid-wicket for one more. 16 runs off the over!
17.5
1
Tushar Deshpande To Tristan Stubbs
Nails the yorker now, on middle, Tristan Stubbs digs it out to the left of mid on for one.
17.5
wd
Tushar Deshpande To Tristan Stubbs
WIDE! And again! Spills this full and way outside off, Tristan Stubbs happily leaves it alone. 16 needed in 14 now.
17.5
wd
Tushar Deshpande To Tristan Stubbs
WIDE! Hard length but outside off, over the tramline, Tristan Stubbs lets it go.
17.4
6
Tushar Deshpande To Tristan Stubbs
SIX! That brings down the equation much in favour of DC now! Tushar Deshpande misses his yorker but Tristan Stubbs does not miss out. A full toss, on off. Stubbs with an excellent follow-through smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
17.3
1
Tushar Deshpande To Ashutosh Sharma
In the blockhole, outside off, Ashutosh Sharma squeezes it out to deep point for a single.
Halt! The physio comes out for the concussion check. Ashutosh Sharma looks unflustered. Even before the check is complete, he has put the helmet back on. Sharma is ready to continue.
17.2
0
Tushar Deshpande To Ashutosh Sharma
Ouch! A low full toss, around off, Ashutosh Sharma gets down across for the scoop, but the ball goes off the face of the bat straight into the grill of the helmet.
17.1
4
Tushar Deshpande To Ashutosh Sharma
FOUR! 200 UP FOR DC! Tushar Deshpande tries the wide yorker but just misses it, outside off. Ashutosh Sharma lets the ball come to him, opens the face of the bat and using the pace, he glides it past short third for a boundary.
17.1
wd
Tushar Deshpande To Ashutosh Sharma
WIDE! Fuller but way outside off, Ashutosh Sharma backs away a bit and leaves it alone. Wided.
Full Commentary
19 OV
9 Runs
J. Archer to A. Sharma T. Stubbs
  • 118.1
  • 218.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
16 Runs
T. Deshpande to A. Sharma T. Stubbs
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 417.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 617.4
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
12 Runs
B. Sharma to T. Stubbs A. Sharma
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 1 WD 16.3
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 216.4
  • 416.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
11 Runs
J. Archer to KL Rahul A. Sharma T. Stubbs
  • 415.1
  • W 15.2
  • 1 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
7 Runs
T. Deshpande to KL Rahul N. Rana T. Stubbs
  • 4 B 14.1
  • 114.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
18 Runs
N. Burger to N. Rana KL Rahul
  • 613.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
10 Runs
T. Deshpande to KL Rahul N. Rana
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 1 LB 12.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
18 Runs
R. Jadeja to N. Rana KL Rahul
  • 611.1
  • 111.2
  • 611.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
7 Runs
B. Sharma to N. Rana KL Rahul
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
5 Runs
R. Jadeja to P. Nissanka KL Rahul N. Rana
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • W 9.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
20 Runs
R. Bishnoi to KL Rahul
  • 48.1
  • 08.2
  • 28.3
  • 68.4
  • 28.5
  • 68.6
8 OV
10 Runs
R. Jadeja to P. Nissanka KL Rahul
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 27.3
  • 27.4
  • 07.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
8 Runs
R. Bishnoi to KL Rahul P. Nissanka
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
11 Runs
B. Sharma to KL Rahul P. Nissanka
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 25.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
10 Runs
T. Deshpande to P. Nissanka
  • 24.1
  • 24.2
  • 24.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
15 Runs
N. Burger to P. Nissanka
  • 63.1
  • 23.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 63.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
15 Runs
J. Archer to P. Nissanka KL Rahul
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 62.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
N. Burger to KL Rahul
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
11 Runs
J. Archer to P. Nissanka
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 1 WD 0.4
  • 40.4
  • 60.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match KL Rahul
  • Umpire Virender Sharma (IND), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Saiyed Khalid (IND)
  • Referee Rajiv Seth (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Rajasthan 225/6 in 20.0 overs
  • D Ferreira dropped on 41 by A Patel in 19.6 overs
  • Rajasthan 201/5 in 18.5 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between R Parag (29) and R Jadeja (20)
  • Rajasthan 152/3 in 15.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 130/3 in 14.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 58 balls between D Jurel (40) and R Parag (61)
  • Rajasthan 100/2 in 10.5 overs
  • R Parag T20 fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (2x4) (4x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 85/2 in 9.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between D Jurel (24) and R Parag (26)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 56/2
  • Rajasthan 52/2 in 5.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (4.4 ovs): DEL against R Parag (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 2, DEL: 1)
  • Delhi 200/3 in 17.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Delhi 173/2 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (14.3 ovs): RAJ against N Rana (Caught) Successful (RAJ: 2, DEL: 1)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between KL Rahul (21) and N Rana (33)
  • Delhi 154/1 in 13.1 overs
  • KL Rahul T20 fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Referral 1 (9.3 ovs): P Nissanka against RAJ (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 2, DEL: 1)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 52 balls between P Nissanka (61) and KL Rahul (38)
  • Delhi 100/0 in 8.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Delhi 78/0 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Delhi 70/0
  • P Nissanka T20 fifty: 50 runs in 23 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between P Nissanka (36) and KL Rahul (14)
  • Delhi 51/0 in 4.1 overs
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