Delhi Capitals (DC) delivered a brilliant batting performance to secure a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2026 encounter at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium on Friday (May 1). Pursuing a challenging target of 226, DC pulled off their most successful run chase in IPL history, going past their earlier benchmarks. The 226-run chase now tops their list of highest chases, ahead of previous records of 210 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025, 209 against Gujarat Lions in 2017 and 207 against Punjab Kings in 2025.&nbsp;It was also one of the biggest successful chases recorded against Rajasthan Royals, second only to the 229-run by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the same venue earlier in the season, highlighting the batting-friendly nature of conditions in Jaipur.&nbsp;The result added to RR's struggles at home, with the Royals losing six of their last seven matches at the Sawai ManSingh Stadium since 2025.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rr-vs-dc-delhi-back-to-winning-ways-after-poor-run-as-rajasthan-miss-out-on-top-spot-1777657914067">IPL 2026, RR vs DC: Delhi back to winning ways after poor run as Rajasthan miss out on top spot</a> The match also reflected a broader trend in IPL 2026, where high-scoring chases have become increasingly common. While only five successful chases of 220 or more were recorded between 2008 and 2025, the ongoing season alone has already witnessed seven such instances. Among individual highlights, KL Rahul continued his impressive run in the league, moving to 17 Player of the Match awards, placing him among the leading Indian players in the category. Rohit Sharma leads the list with 21 awards, followed by Virat Kohli (20), MS Dhoni (18), and Ravindra Jadeja (17). For the Rajasthan Royals, it was a tough outing with the ball. England pacer Jofra Archer endured a difficult spell, conceding 46 runs--his most expensive outing in an innings this IPL season. Coming to the clash, a blistering 110-run opening stand between Rahul (75 off 40) and Pathum Nissanka (62 off 33) laid the perfect foundation for a record 226-run chase, which was calmly finished by Tristan Stubbs (18*) and Ashutosh Sharma (25*) with five balls to spare. Earlier, Riyan Parag led from the front with a superb 90 off 50 balls, his first fifty-plus score of the season, while Donovan Ferreira smashed an unbeaten 47 off just 14 deliveries to power RR to 225/6 after opting to bat. Parag steadied the innings alongside Dhruv Jurel (42) following early setbacks before Mitchell Starc (3/40) struck key blows, including the RR skipper's wicket, on his return.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Even after the loss, RR remain fourth in the standings with 12 points, while Delhi Capitals climb to sixth. The victory, however, boosts DC’s tally to eight points.

Delhi Capitals (DC) delivered a brilliant batting performance to secure a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2026 encounter at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium on Friday (May 1). Pursuing a challenging target of 226, DC pulled off their most successful run chase in IPL history, going past their earlier benchmarks. The 226-run chase now tops their list of highest chases, ahead of previous records of 210 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025, 209 against Gujarat Lions in 2017 and 207 against Punjab Kings in 2025. It was also one of the biggest successful chases recorded against Rajasthan Royals, second only to the 229-run by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the same venue earlier in the season, highlighting the batting-friendly nature of conditions in Jaipur. The result added to RR's struggles at home, with the Royals losing six of their last seven matches at the Sawai ManSingh Stadium since 2025. Also Read - IPL 2026, RR vs DC: Delhi back to winning ways after poor run as Rajasthan miss out on top spot The match also reflected a broader trend in IPL 2026, where high-scoring chases have become increasingly common. While only five successful chases of 220 or more were recorded between 2008 and 2025, the ongoing season alone has already witnessed seven such instances. Among individual highlights, KL Rahul continued his impressive run in the league, moving to 17 Player of the Match awards, placing him among the leading Indian players in the category. Rohit Sharma leads the list with 21 awards, followed by Virat Kohli (20), MS Dhoni (18), and Ravindra Jadeja (17). For the Rajasthan Royals, it was a tough outing with the ball. England pacer Jofra Archer endured a difficult spell, conceding 46 runs--his most expensive outing in an innings this IPL season. Coming to the clash, a blistering 110-run opening stand between Rahul (75 off 40) and Pathum Nissanka (62 off 33) laid the perfect foundation for a record 226-run chase, which was calmly finished by Tristan Stubbs (18*) and Ashutosh Sharma (25*) with five balls to spare. Earlier, Riyan Parag led from the front with a superb 90 off 50 balls, his first fifty-plus score of the season, while Donovan Ferreira smashed an unbeaten 47 off just 14 deliveries to power RR to 225/6 after opting to bat. Parag steadied the innings alongside Dhruv Jurel (42) following early setbacks before Mitchell Starc (3/40) struck key blows, including the RR skipper's wicket, on his return. With inputs from agencies

Even after the loss, RR remain fourth in the standings with 12 points, while Delhi Capitals climb to sixth. The victory, however, boosts DC’s tally to eight points.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between RR and DC? check result

Delhi Capitals (DC) will square off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as the two teams face off for the first time this season. With the clash taking place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, DC star batter KL Rahul was full of praise for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as they go head-to-head. Rahul praised Vaibhav for his aggression and reckons he has a bright future in the sport.<h2>Rahul full of praise for Vaibhav</h2>"It's phenomenal what the new-age cricketers are doing. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has taken world cricket by storm. Two centuries at the age of 15 is something I never even dreamt of doing. Ayush Mhatre has also done well, helping CSK score quick runs. The amount of talent coming up in India is scary, especially in T20 cricket. These fearless prodigies are changing the way T20s are played,” Rahul said while speaking to JioStar's 'Superstars.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;“They don't fear reputations or match situations. Whether it's a world-class bowler like Jasprit Bumrah or a seasoned campaigner like Pat Cummins, they go after every ball with the same intent. They don't care if it's the first over or the last. They just see the ball and want to hit it out of the park. That kind of mindset is rare, and it's exactly what modern T20 cricket demands. Five years ago, we weren't producing as many six-hitting batters as England or Australia,” Rahul added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>DC take on RR</h2>Having lost back-to-back home games in the IPL, DC will enter Friday’s contest in low confidence. They first lost to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring contest before losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a low-scoring affair. The defeats have left DC in a must-win territory as they need to win at least five out of six to make the Playoffs of IPL 2026.

Having lost back-to-back home games in the IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals will enter Friday’s contest in low confidence. They first lost to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring contest before losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a low-scoring affair. 

Delhi Capitals (DC) will square off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as the two teams face off for the first time this season. With the clash taking place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, DC star batter KL Rahul was full of praise for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as they go head-to-head. Rahul praised Vaibhav for his aggression and reckons he has a bright future in the sport. Rahul full of praise for Vaibhav "It's phenomenal what the new-age cricketers are doing. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has taken world cricket by storm. Two centuries at the age of 15 is something I never even dreamt of doing. Ayush Mhatre has also done well, helping CSK score quick runs. The amount of talent coming up in India is scary, especially in T20 cricket. These fearless prodigies are changing the way T20s are played,” Rahul said while speaking to JioStar's 'Superstars. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “They don't fear reputations or match situations. Whether it's a world-class bowler like Jasprit Bumrah or a seasoned campaigner like Pat Cummins, they go after every ball with the same intent. They don't care if it's the first over or the last. They just see the ball and want to hit it out of the park. That kind of mindset is rare, and it's exactly what modern T20 cricket demands. Five years ago, we weren't producing as many six-hitting batters as England or Australia,” Rahul added. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL DC take on RR Having lost back-to-back home games in the IPL, DC will enter Friday’s contest in low confidence. They first lost to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring contest before losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a low-scoring affair. The defeats have left DC in a must-win territory as they need to win at least five out of six to make the Playoffs of IPL 2026.

Having lost back-to-back home games in the IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals will enter Friday’s contest in low confidence. They first lost to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring contest before losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a low-scoring affair.&nbsp;

IPL 2026, RR vs DC: KL Rahul full of praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, says 'he has taken world cricket by storm'

Following a record-breaking tie in Hyderabad between SRH and MI the other night, the action moves to Jaipur in the west of India, with Rajasthan Royals hosting Delhi Capitals in game 9 of IPL 2024. Captains Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant will go one-on-one against each other with a greater goal in mind, leading their respective sides to ultimate glory in this competition and sealing a place in the XI for the T20 World Cup later. Here is the match preview and result prediction of RR vs DC.

<h2>Match preview</h2>

Following an emphatic win over Lucknow Super Giants in their season opener at home, with seamers, mainly the left-arm duo of Trent Boult and Nandre Burger, doing the damage with the new ball, Rajasthan took a lot of positives heading forward in this tournament.&nbsp;

The rise of Riyan Parag as a dependable batter in the middle order, glimpses of which were visible in the LSG game, will further help RR openers to play freely, knowing they have players to handle situations down the order. With the dominant top three in Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Captain Sanju Samson, the host sits in a better position heading into this contest.

The dynamite attacking duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell (if picked) can tear into any bowling attack on their day, while Sandeep Sharma will again hold the keys for RR in this crucial tie.

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Meanwhile, the touring Delhi side has a lot to ponder after going down in their first game of the season against Punjab Kings in an away clash. Although Delhi had its bases covered, the ploy failed to click on that day, leaving them to make the right changes for the RR tie.&nbsp;

With three seamers – Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma and Mukesh Kumar returning to the training ground, Delhi will be ready to take on the spirited Rajasthan side.&nbsp; 
Captain Pant will want the top-heavy batting order to fire to put Delhi in a commanding position.

<h3>Result Prediction -</h3>

With the winning momentum on their side, the home team will be favourites against Delhi in tonight’s clash.

<h3>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</h3>

Rajasthan Royals - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Nandre Burger, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal

Delhi Capitals - David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar

Following a record-breaking tie in Hyderabad between SRH and MI the other night, the action moves to Jaipur in the west of India, with Rajasthan Royals hosting Delhi Capitals in game 9 of IPL 2024.

Following a record-breaking tie in Hyderabad between SRH and MI the other night, the action moves to Jaipur in the west of India, with Rajasthan Royals hosting Delhi Capitals in game 9 of IPL 2024. Captains Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant will go one-on-one against each other with a greater goal in mind, leading their respective sides to ultimate glory in this competition and sealing a place in the XI for the T20 World Cup later. Here is the match preview and result prediction of RR vs DC. Match preview Following an emphatic win over Lucknow Super Giants in their season opener at home, with seamers, mainly the left-arm duo of Trent Boult and Nandre Burger, doing the damage with the new ball, Rajasthan took a lot of positives heading forward in this tournament. The rise of Riyan Parag as a dependable batter in the middle order, glimpses of which were visible in the LSG game, will further help RR openers to play freely, knowing they have players to handle situations down the order. With the dominant top three in Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Captain Sanju Samson, the host sits in a better position heading into this contest. The dynamite attacking duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell (if picked) can tear into any bowling attack on their day, while Sandeep Sharma will again hold the keys for RR in this crucial tie. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: SRH smash league record for highest team score in Hyderabad, humiliate MI bowlers to score 277/3 Meanwhile, the touring Delhi side has a lot to ponder after going down in their first game of the season against Punjab Kings in an away clash. Although Delhi had its bases covered, the ploy failed to click on that day, leaving them to make the right changes for the RR tie. With three seamers – Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma and Mukesh Kumar returning to the training ground, Delhi will be ready to take on the spirited Rajasthan side. Captain Pant will want the top-heavy batting order to fire to put Delhi in a commanding position. Result Prediction - With the winning momentum on their side, the home team will be favourites against Delhi in tonight’s clash. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – Rajasthan Royals - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Nandre Burger, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal Delhi Capitals - David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar

IPL 2024, Match 9, Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals: Match preview and result prediction

Three wickets each to Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal helped Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 57 runs in game 11th of IPL 2023 on Saturday. While DC skipper David Warner entered record books with his 65 off 55 ball-inning, he still couldn’t see his team through in Guwahati.&nbsp;

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Rajasthan Royals, for the second time in two games, got off to a flyer with both openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal completing a 50-run stand inside the Powerplay. More so that the young Jaiswal even hammered Khaleel Ahmed for five fours in his first over.&nbsp;

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The pair added 98 for the first wicket as Jaiswal completed his successive fifty, scoring 60 off 31 balls this time, that included 11 fours and a six. Later,&nbsp;two quick wickets might have pulled things back for the hosts, they still managed to stay on top of Delhi. With an excellent cameo of 39 off 21 balls from Shimron Hetmyer and 79 off 51 deliveries from Jos Buttler, Rajasthan posted a handsome total of 199 for four in 20 overs.

Much like how they began in the first innings, RR was all over DC with the start they got in the second innings – with Trent Boult removing Prithvi Shaw and Manish Pandey out on zero in the first over. Rilee Rossouw also lost his wicket to Ravi Ashwin inside the Powerplay.&nbsp;Captain David Warner and right-handed batter Lalit Yadav stitched a 66-run stand for the fourth wicket, but that didn’t count for much as Delhi lost wickets in a cluster in the middle overs.&nbsp;

Veteran Warner kept going alone on one end as he created history by becoming the quickest (in terms of innings) and third overall batter to complete 6000 runs in IPL in his 165th inning.&nbsp;

In the end, he scored 65 as Delhi fell short of the target by 57 runs. With this., they lost their third game in a row and are sitting in the bottom half of the points table.

Three wickets each to Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal helped Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 57 runs in game 11th of IPL 2023 on Saturday. While DC skipper David Warner entered record books with his 65 off 55 ball-inning, he still couldn’t see his team through in Guwahati.

Three wickets each to Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal helped Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 57 runs in game 11th of IPL 2023 on Saturday. While DC skipper David Warner entered record books with his 65 off 55 ball-inning, he still couldn’t see his team through in Guwahati. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Rajasthan Royals, for the second time in two games, got off to a flyer with both openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal completing a 50-run stand inside the Powerplay. More so that the young Jaiswal even hammered Khaleel Ahmed for five fours in his first over. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Jason Roy joins KKR squad, bowling coach Bharat Arun backs Nitish Rana to come good with bat The pair added 98 for the first wicket as Jaiswal completed his successive fifty, scoring 60 off 31 balls this time, that included 11 fours and a six. Later, two quick wickets might have pulled things back for the hosts, they still managed to stay on top of Delhi. With an excellent cameo of 39 off 21 balls from Shimron Hetmyer and 79 off 51 deliveries from Jos Buttler, Rajasthan posted a handsome total of 199 for four in 20 overs. Much like how they began in the first innings, RR was all over DC with the start they got in the second innings – with Trent Boult removing Prithvi Shaw and Manish Pandey out on zero in the first over. Rilee Rossouw also lost his wicket to Ravi Ashwin inside the Powerplay. Captain David Warner and right-handed batter Lalit Yadav stitched a 66-run stand for the fourth wicket, but that didn’t count for much as Delhi lost wickets in a cluster in the middle overs. Veteran Warner kept going alone on one end as he created history by becoming the quickest (in terms of innings) and third overall batter to complete 6000 runs in IPL in his 165th inning. In the end, he scored 65 as Delhi fell short of the target by 57 runs. With this., they lost their third game in a row and are sitting in the bottom half of the points table.

IPL 2023: Trent Boult, openers see Rajasthan Royals home despite Warner's record-breaking outing

RR vs DC playing XI: RR began this season with a bang, by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 72 runs. However, they were quickly put in place by a ravaging PBKS in their next match. RR is desperate to get their winning momentum back and will look forward to defeating Delhi Capitals in the Saturday match. The venue of the match is Barsapara Cricket Stadium, a batting-friendly pitch. First of all, let’s have a look at the predicted playing XI of both teams.

<h2>RR vs DC playing XI (Predicted)</h2>

RR playing XI&nbsp; 
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal 
&nbsp;

DC playing XI 
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner (c), Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel (wk), Aman Hakim Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar

<h2>Changes in playing XI</h2>

RR: Sandeep Sharma might take over for KM Asif, who struggled against the Kings. 
DC: Expect Rovman Powell to replace Rilee Rossouw, who is having some bat-related issues, in the lineup.

<h2>RR vs DC live-streaming details</h2>

The match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals (RR vs DC) will be streamed live on Jio Cinema app for free. On the other hand, the match will be broadcast live on TV by the Star Sports network.&nbsp;

<h2>Who will win the RR vs DC match?</h2>

In contrast to the Capitals, who have yet to win a game in the competition, the Royals won their opening match and lost a close contest in their last match. On Saturday, expect a fierce battle between the two teams as they compete for victory.

On paper, Rajasthan Royals appear to be a good team, and predictions are that they will prevail.

When will RR vs DC match be played?

RR vs DC match will be played on Saturday, April 8.

What time will RR vs DC match start?

RR vs DC match will start at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday.

Where will RR vs DC match be played?

RR vs DC match will be played at Guwahati’s &nbsp;Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

Where will RR vs DC match be live-streamed?

RR vs DC match will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app.

RR vs DC playing XI: RR began this season with a bang, by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 72 runs. However, they were quickly put in place by a ravaging PBKS in their next match.

RR vs DC playing XI: RR began this season with a bang, by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 72 runs. However, they were quickly put in place by a ravaging PBKS in their next match. RR is desperate to get their winning momentum back and will look forward to defeating Delhi Capitals in the Saturday match. The venue of the match is Barsapara Cricket Stadium, a batting-friendly pitch. First of all, let’s have a look at the predicted playing XI of both teams. RR vs DC playing XI (Predicted) RR playing XI Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal DC playing XI Prithvi Shaw, David Warner (c), Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel (wk), Aman Hakim Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar Changes in playing XI RR: Sandeep Sharma might take over for KM Asif, who struggled against the Kings. DC: Expect Rovman Powell to replace Rilee Rossouw, who is having some bat-related issues, in the lineup. RR vs DC live-streaming details The match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals (RR vs DC) will be streamed live on Jio Cinema app for free. On the other hand, the match will be broadcast live on TV by the Star Sports network. Who will win the RR vs DC match? In contrast to the Capitals, who have yet to win a game in the competition, the Royals won their opening match and lost a close contest in their last match. On Saturday, expect a fierce battle between the two teams as they compete for victory. On paper, Rajasthan Royals appear to be a good team, and predictions are that they will prevail. When will RR vs DC match be played? RR vs DC match will be played on Saturday, April 8. What time will RR vs DC match start? RR vs DC match will start at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday. Where will RR vs DC match be played? RR vs DC match will be played at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Where will RR vs DC match be live-streamed? RR vs DC match will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app.

RR vs DC playing XI: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals match date, time, venue & live-streaming details

Delhi Capitals on Friday defeated Rajasthan Royals by 46 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit continued to march strong in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. Rajasthan Royals suffered their fourth defeat in six matches in IPL 2020 whereas Delhi Capitals go atop the points table after sealing their fifth win in seven matches.&nbsp;

Batting first, Delhi Capitals were off to a rocky start as they lost opener Shikhar Dhawan (5) early. While Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer were stitching a partnership, Jofra Archer got the better of Shaw before Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled off a stunning run-out to send Iyer packing.

Rishabh Pant too fell for a run-out. However, Marcus Stoinis (39), Shimron Hetmyer (45), Harshal Patel (16) and Axar Patel (17) played crucial knocks in the second phase of the first innings to take Delhi Capitals to a competitive total of 184/8 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

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While 185 seemed a cake-walk in Sharjah keeping the shorter boundaries and flat deck in mid, Delhi Capitals bowled terrific line and length to restrict the stroke-play of the Rajasthan Royals batsmen. Jos Buttler (13) departed early.&nbsp;

While youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to find rhythm in his knock of 34 runs, Steve Smith was dismissed for 24. Sanju Samson, who was the star for RR in the first couple of match, continued his dry run of form as he could manage just 5.&nbsp;

After that, the Delhi Capitals bowlers dominated the Rajasthan Royals batsmen to register a comfortable 46-run win to go atop the IPL 2020 standings.

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RR will next face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday in Dubai whereas DC will take on Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi. 
&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals on Friday defeated Rajasthan Royals by 46 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit continued to march strong in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Delhi Capitals on Friday defeated Rajasthan Royals by 46 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit continued to march strong in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Rajasthan Royals suffered their fourth defeat in six matches in IPL 2020 whereas Delhi Capitals go atop the points table after sealing their fifth win in seven matches. Batting first, Delhi Capitals were off to a rocky start as they lost opener Shikhar Dhawan (5) early. While Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer were stitching a partnership, Jofra Archer got the better of Shaw before Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled off a stunning run-out to send Iyer packing. Rishabh Pant too fell for a run-out. However, Marcus Stoinis (39), Shimron Hetmyer (45), Harshal Patel (16) and Axar Patel (17) played crucial knocks in the second phase of the first innings to take Delhi Capitals to a competitive total of 184/8 in 20 overs. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Rishabh Pant a major asset for Delhi Capitals, says Brian Lara While 185 seemed a cake-walk in Sharjah keeping the shorter boundaries and flat deck in mid, Delhi Capitals bowled terrific line and length to restrict the stroke-play of the Rajasthan Royals batsmen. Jos Buttler (13) departed early. While youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to find rhythm in his knock of 34 runs, Steve Smith was dismissed for 24. Sanju Samson, who was the star for RR in the first couple of match, continued his dry run of form as he could manage just 5. After that, the Delhi Capitals bowlers dominated the Rajasthan Royals batsmen to register a comfortable 46-run win to go atop the IPL 2020 standings. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 mid-season transfer window: Players list, eligibility criteria, rules and more RR will next face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday in Dubai whereas DC will take on Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals hammer Rajasthan Royals, go atop points table