RR vs DC Live Score, IPL 2026: Can Delhi Capitals Contain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals are set to face off at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday, coming into the match on the back of contrasting outcomes. The Royals delivered a near-flawless performance to hand the Punjab Kings their first loss of the season in New Chandigarh on Tuesday, while the Capitals suffered a humiliating defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home a day earlier.
After cracking the code on Punjab Kings' home turf, the Royals are brimming with confidence and aim to strengthen their playoff chances with another victory over a struggling Delhi side that has lost three consecutive matches. The standout positive for Riyan Parag's team has been the effectiveness of their middle order. A clinical finish from Donovan Ferreira and impact substitute Shubham Dubey helped them chase down a challenging target of 223 runs in their previous outing, securing their sixth win in nine games. This tense victory not only kept RR in the top four but also provided crucial momentum as the tournament approaches its decisive phase.
In contrast, Delhi Capitals find themselves on the back foot with only three wins from eight matches. Placed seventh in the standings, Axar Patel's side is desperate to halt their slide with a win on Friday. The return of pace ace Mitchell Starc, who has received clearance from Cricket Australia, comes as a timely boost. With Lungi Ngidi still sidelined due to a head injury, Starc's inclusion strengthens the bowling attack.
Match Details and Live Streaming
The RR vs DC clash will be held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming is available on JioHotstar.
Weather and Pitch Report
Jaipur is expected to simmer under 40 degrees Celsius heat through the afternoon, with temperatures gradually dropping into the 30s as the match progresses. The "Feels Like" temperature will remain slightly higher due to dry summer air. The pitch at Sawai Mansingh has historically been balanced but has trended toward being a batter's paradise in the 2026 season, with significant high-scoring potential. Heavy evening dew is anticipated after sunset, making the ball slippery and handicapping spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi in the second innings. The black-soil surfaces tend to keep the bounce on the lower side.
Head-to-Head Record
In 30 previous encounters between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, both teams have won 15 matches each, making the rivalry evenly matched.
Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma. Impact Player: Yash Raj Punja/Ravi Bishnoi.
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Sahil Parakh, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, T. Natarajan. Impact Player: Vipraj Nigam/Auqib Nabi.
Team Squads
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (w), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja, Ravi Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Milne, Aman Rao Perala, Vignesh Puthur, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kwena Maphaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma.
Delhi Capitals Squad: Sahil Parakh, KL Rahul (w), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Auqib Nabi Dar, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Pathum Nissanka, Rehan Ahmed, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Karun Nair.
