RR vs DC Match Preview:
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 43rd match of TATA IPL 2026. Rajasthan Royals won their previous match against table-toppers Punjab Kings by 6 wickets.
Donovan Ferreira and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored half-centuries, while Yash Punja took 3 wickets. Rajasthan Royals hold fourth place with 12 points.
On the other hand, Delhi lost their last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 9 wickets, which affected their net run rate. This is DC's third consecutive defeat, and they have dropped to 7th place with 6 points. To keep their playoff hopes alive, DC needs to bounce back.
RR vs DC Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: RR vs DC
- Date: 1st May. 2026
- Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Jaipur Weather Report:
- Temperature: 35-36 C
- Rain Chances: 1%
- Humidity: 34%
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
Team RR Form
RR Recent Form: W, L, W, L, L
Team DC Form
DC Recent Form: L, L, L, W, L
Head-to-Head:
| RR Won | 4 |
| DC Won | 6 |
| NR | 0 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Pitch Report:
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Stadium, offers a balanced surface. This venue has hosted 65 IPL matches, and the pitch has usually been balanced. However, this session 1 match has been played at this venue so far, and we have seen a 220+ score on the board.
- Win Batting First: 35%
- Win Bowling First: 65%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (68%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 166
- Average 2nd Innings: 153
Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.
RR vs DC Probable Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals Probable 11:
Riyan Parag (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma.
Delhi Capitals Probable 11:
Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, David Miller, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan.
Top Picks from Rajasthan Royals
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | BAT | 306 | 0 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | BAT | 400 | 0 |
| Donovan Ferreira | AR | 182 | 1 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | AR | 131 | 6 |
Top Picks from Delhi Capitals
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| KL Rahul | WK | 358 | 0 |
| Tristan Stubbs | BAT | 201 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | AR | 31 | 7 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | BOWL | 9 | 7 |
RR vs DC Today Match Prediction - IPL 2026, 43rd Match Who Will Win?
RR vs DC Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| KL Rahul | Axar Patel |
RR vs DC Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | KL Rahul |
| GL Captain Choice | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Punt Picks | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Match Prediction - Who Will Win
Rajasthan Royals have a balanced squad, and they have won 6 matches so far, highlighting their current form. Their top-order batters are in good form. However, DC is ahead in head-to-head stats, making this an exciting contest to watch.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win.
Disclaimer:This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.