IPL 2026: RR vs DC, Match 43 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium - Stats & player battles to watch

Match 40 of the ongoing IPL season between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will remain etched in the memories of every Royals fan. While Royals snapped the seven-match-long winning streak of Punjab at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, the game also witnessed a controversy around Royals captain Riyan Parag.

Parag was caught vaping inside the dressing room on camera during the live broadcast of the match. He has been fined 25% of his match fee and has accumulated one demerit point too for breaching Article 2.21 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. 

That's not all, the BCCI is considering stringent action against the Royals squad and the entire management. Therefore, Parag will come into the fixture against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium under relentless pressure to perform.

Meanwhile, Delhi couldn't have asked for a better opportunity to strike at Royals. They are on a three-match losing streak and can utilise this setback to good effect on Friday. Mitchell Starc's return has also bolstered their morale.

Player battles to watch out for in RR vs DC, Match 43

1. KL Rahul vs Jofra Archer

2. Nitish Rana vs Ravi Bishnoi

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mukesh Kumar

Sawai Mansingh Stadium overview

RR vs DC IPL Stats at Sawai Mansingh Stadium

Tactical Insight

RR vs DC Head-to-Head record in IPL