Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 43 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Friday, May 1, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
This is RR’s first home match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL 2026. Their earlier home games were played in Guwahati, where they went 3-0. Now captain Riyan Parag brings his team to Jaipur for the first time this season. The Pink City will be buzzing on a Friday night.
DC come in at their lowest point. They were bowled out for 75 by RCB in their last match, one of the most humiliating results in IPL 2026. Axar Patel’s side needs an immediate response. RR, meanwhile, have had a mixed run recently, winning some and losing some after their perfect 4-0 start.
RR vs DC IPL 2026 Match 43: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 43 |
| Date | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada (+ HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch RR vs DC Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record in IPL
This is one of the IPL’s most perfectly balanced rivalries. No team has been able to pull away.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 30 |
| RR Wins | 15 |
| DC Wins | 15 |
| Record | Perfectly level |
| At Sawai Mansingh Stadium | RR lead historically |
30 matches, 15-15. It does not get more evenly matched than this. At Sawai Mansingh, RR have historically been dominant, but this is their first game at this venue in IPL 2026 after playing all their early home fixtures in Guwahati.
The Jaipur crowd is known for being one of the most vocal and passionate in the IPL. The Pink Army will be out in full force on a Friday night, giving RR a significant home advantage that they did not have at Guwahati.
RR vs DC: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI for both Teams:
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi (Impact Player).
Delhi Capitals Probable XI
KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan
Key Player Battles to Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Lungi Ngidi: Sooryavanshi’s 357 runs at 236+ SR against Ngidi’s raw pace. The first 3 overs define the match. If Sooryavanshi survives the new ball, Jaipur’s short boundaries guarantee fireworks.
Kuldeep Yadav vs RR’s middle order: Kuldeep on a Jaipur pitch that traditionally assists spin could trouble Parag, Hetmyer, and Jadeja. RR’s middle order has been their Achilles heel. If Kuldeep gets 2-3 wickets in the middle overs, DC control the game.
Jofra Archer vs KL Rahul: Archer’s express pace against Rahul’s technique. Rahul needs a big score after the 75 all out debacle. Archer at Sawai Mansingh with true bounce is a stern opening test.
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is RR’s traditional home. With a capacity of around 24,000, it is one of the IPL’s most intimate and atmospheric venues. The Pink Army fills every seat and creates a wall of noise.
The pitch is batting-friendly with good carry and bounce. Fast bowlers get help with the new ball, but once set, batters can score freely. The outfield is quick and boundaries are relatively short. Scores of 190+ are the norm.
Dew plays a significant role in evening matches. The ball skids on in the second innings. Chasing teams have the advantage, and the toss winner will almost certainly bowl first.
Weather: Around 28-35°C, warm May evening in Jaipur. No rain expected.
RR vs DC Match 43 Prediction
RR are favourites. Home advantage at Jaipur (first match here this season), the Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi opening pair, and a superior bowling attack with Archer and Bishnoi give RR the edge. The Pink Army factor is real.
DC’s only chance: Kuldeep Yadav delivers a match-winning spell on a surface that could assist spin, and KL Rahul or Sameer Rizvi produces a big score to erase the 75 all out memory. DC have the talent, but their confidence is shattered.
RR need to win to keep pace with PBKS and RCB at the top. DC need to win to stay in playoff contention. But form, home advantage, and squad depth all point to RR tonight.
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Final Thoughts: Fans can Watch RR vs DC Match on Star Sports Network and Jio Hotstar
RR vs DC at Sawai Mansingh marks RR’s return to Jaipur. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, May 1 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
The Pink Army roars for the first time in IPL 2026. Sooryavanshi’s 357 runs and 236 SR on Jaipur’s short boundaries. DC’s horror show of 75 all out haunting them. Kuldeep vs RR’s struggling middle order. A Friday night in the Pink City, a perfectly level 15-15 rivalry, and two teams with very different stories to tell. This one has all the makings of a classic.
