Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Highlights, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals ended their three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has done well against Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and some of the top bowlers in IPL. On Friday, he will face Mitchell Starc.

Delhi Capitals have little time to dwell on what has been a bruising stretch of results as they gear up to face a confident Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Friday.

The 36-year-old left-armer has been out of action since late January following a heavy workload during the Ashes, where he was named Player of the Series for claiming 31 wickets at an average of 19.93.

Mitchell Starc has been cleared by Cricket Australia to feature in the Indian Premier League with the pacer expected to be available for Delhi Capitals' match against Rajasthan Royals on May 1.

Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his pace spearhead to link up with the squad at the earliest as there is "no bigger bowler than him in the IPL"

Delhi Capitals have been dealt a huge blow as their star pacer Mitchell Starc is likely to remain unavailable for some more time.

The IPL 2026 has many teams missing their top players. The problem has been particularly acute for those reliant on Australian pacers. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins are all missing the initial phase of their respective franchises' campaigns

The date of Mitchell Starc's return is still unknown, with Delhi Capitals still waiting for a green signal from Cricket Australia.

Sourav Ganguly did not mince words when asked for his reaction on the uncertainty surrounding Mitchell Starc's availability for the start of IPL 2026.