Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Friday, May 1, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Rajasthan are coming into the fixture, high on confidence, having become the first team to beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing season.
They’re placed fourth on the IPL 2026 points table with six wins from nine matches, having 12 points to their name. On the other hand, DC are coming into the fixture, having lost their last three matches on the trot.

The Axar Patel-led side will be in desperate search of momentum to revive their campaign in the upcoming fixture, while Rajasthan will aim for their first win of the season at their second home ground.
RR vs DC Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Friday, May 1 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | 43 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 65 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 23 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 42 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 166 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 228/6 (20) by RR vs SRH, 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 59/10 (10.3) by RR vs RCB, 2023 |
| Highest Score Chased | 229 (229/5 in 18.3 overs) by SRH vs RR, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 144 by RR vs KKR, 2013 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Moderate | Good |
| Bounce | Decent | Decent | Variable |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal | Good |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | Middle & death overs | After early overs |
RR vs DC Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 15 |
| Delhi Capitals | 15 |
RR vs DC Playing 11 with Impact sub
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja/Ravi Bishnoi
Delhi Capitals
Sahil Parakh/Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, T. Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam/Auqib Nabi
Players to watch out for in RR vs DC
Yashasvi Jaiswal
The opening batter has been in fine form in the ongoing season, having scored 306 runs from nine innings at an average of 43.71 with three fifties to his name. However, Jaiswal is due for a big knock, and the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack will have to be at their best to stop his mayhem in the upcoming game.
Mukesh Kumar
The right-arm seamer started the season well as he was regularly amongst the wickets during the first few matches. However, Kumar’s performances have only gone downhill with the pitches in the ongoing season, heavily favouring batters. With Lungi Ngidi injured, DC desperately need Kumar to step up and fill the void.
Today's Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.

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