Rajasthan Royals are predicted to beat Delhi Capitals in Match 43 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, May 1, 2026 (7:30 PM IST).
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium
1 May 2026 07:30 PM
RR sit 3rd with 12 points (6 wins) and are playing at a ground where Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 103 off 37 balls just six days ago. DC, meanwhile, arrive in genuine crisis – 3 wins from 8, bowled out for 75 against RCB in their last match, and their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
The one wildcard: Mitchell Starc has arrived and is available from May 1 – his debut could change DC’s bowling dynamic completely.
RR vs DC Match 43: Complete Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Match 43 |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 (TATA Indian Premier League) |
| Date | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record in IPL
This is one of IPL’s longest-running rivalries. In their most recent meetings, DC have won the last two encounters (both at home in Delhi), while RR won the last meeting at Jaipur in 2024.
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | ~30 |
| Head-to-Head | Closely contested |
| DC Recent Advantage | Won last 2 meetings (both in Delhi) |
| RR at Jaipur vs DC | Won the most recent Jaipur encounter (2024) |
| Jaiswal vs DC | 200+ career runs against DC |
| Chase Record at Jaipur | Chasers win 64.62% (42 of 65 IPL matches) |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report for RR vs DC
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | ~200+ (high-scoring venue this season) |
| Chase Record | Chasers have won 42 of 65 IPL matches (64.62%) |
| Boundaries | Large square boundaries; placement over power |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers effective early; spinners grip in middle overs |
| Dew Factor | Moderate dew in 2nd innings (less extreme than coastal venues) |
| Recent Result | SRH chased 229 here on April 25 (Sooryavanshi 103 off 37) |
This pitch has produced 200+ totals routinely in IPL 2026. On this surface, Sooryavanshi’s SR of 238 is genuinely terrifying for any bowling attack.
Jaipur Weather Forecast for RR vs DC Match
| Parameter | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Temperature (Match Time) | 34–40°C (extreme heat) |
| Humidity | 15–20% |
| Rain Chance | ~5% (negligible) |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze |
| Dew Factor | Moderate from 2nd innings |
| Conditions | Clear skies, scorching heat |
No rain. Extreme heat will test fast bowlers, particularly those fielding through the first innings.
RR vs DC Toss Prediction
With chasers winning 64.62% of IPL matches at Jaipur and moderate dew expected, the toss winner will bowl first.
Toss Prediction: Both captains will opt to field first.
RR vs DC Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI for both Teams:
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opener |
| 2 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Opener |
| 3 | Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Middle Order |
| 4 | Riyan Parag (C) | Middle Order |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | Middle Order |
| 6 | Donovan Ferreira | Finisher |
| 7 | Ravindra Jadeja | Spin All-rounder |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler |
| 9 | Nandre Burger | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Brijesh Sharma | Medium Pacer |
| 11 | Ravi Bishnoi | Leg Spinner |
| Dasun Shanaka (Impact Player) | All-rounder |
Delhi Capitals Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul (WK) | Opener |
| 2 | Sahil Parakh | Opener |
| 3 | Nitish Rana | Middle Order |
| 4 | Sameer Rizvi | Middle Order |
| 5 | Tristan Stubbs | Middle Order |
| 6 | David Miller | Finisher |
| 7 | Axar Patel (C) | Spin All-rounder |
| 8 | Kyle Jamieson | Fast Bowler |
| 9 | Kuldeep Yadav | Leg Spinner |
| 10 | T Natarajan | Left-arm Pacer |
| 11 | Dushmantha Chameera / Mitchell Starc | Fast Bowler |
| Abishek Porel (Impact Player) | Middle Order |
Note: Mitchell Starc’s debut is the big question. If he replaces Chameera, DC’s pace attack gets a significant upgrade but he’ll be coming off a 3-month layoff.
Why Rajasthan Royals Will Win This Match
Sooryavanshi at His Home Ground
400 runs at SR 238 – and he scored 103 off 37 at this very venue just six days ago.
DC’s bowlers have no answer for this level of powerplay aggression.
6 Points Clear of DC
RR are on 12 points; DC are on 6. The form gap is enormous – RR have been twice as effective this season.
Archer’s Powerplay Dominance
13 wickets and first-ball dismissals in 3 of 4 matches. Against DC’s shaky top order (13/6 in powerplay vs RCB), Archer could end the contest early.
DC Were Bowled Out for 75
That kind of collapse destroys confidence. Even with Starc arriving, the batting’s fragility is a structural problem, not a bowling one.
Why DC Could Pull Off an Upset
Mitchell Starc’s Arrival
If Starc is anywhere near his IPL 2025 form (8 wickets in first 2 matches, 5/35 vs SRH), he changes the equation completely.
Sooryavanshi vs Starc’s left-arm angle is the pivotal powerplay contest.
KL Rahul’s Individual Brilliance
358 runs at SR 185.49 – Rahul can single-handedly win matches. His 152* against PBKS proved that.
Nothing to Lose
DC’s playoff hopes are virtually over unless they win every remaining match. Sometimes that desperation produces extraordinary performances.
RR vs DC Betting Odds and Win Probability
| Team | Betting Odds | Win Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 1.60–1.72 | 58–63% |
| Delhi Capitals | 2.20–2.30 | 37–42% |
RR vs DC Match 43 Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals
| Factor | RR Edge | DC Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Current Form | 6-3 (won last 2 including vs PBKS) | 3-5 (3-match losing streak, 75 all out vs RCB) |
| Top Batter | Sooryavanshi (400 runs, SR 238, 103 at this venue) | Rahul (358 runs, 152* vs PBKS) |
| Bowling | Archer 13 wkts (first-ball wkts in 3/4), Bishnoi 11 wkts | Starc returns (but 3-month layoff), Kuldeep |
| Home Advantage | Sawai Mansingh – chasers win 64.62% | Away fixture in extreme heat |
| NRR | + 0.617 | – 1.060 |
| Powerplay Threat | Sooryavanshi (SR 238) + Jaiswal (255 runs) | 13/6 in powerplay vs RCB last time |
| Key X-Factor | Sooryavanshi scored 103 off 37 HERE 6 days ago | Starc’s debut – if fit, could take early wickets |
| Playoff Implications | Win strengthens top-4 position | Must-win to keep fading hopes alive |
RR’s home advantage, Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary form at this venue, and DC’s catastrophic recent results make this heavily one-sided.
DC’s only realistic path to victory runs through Starc dismissing Sooryavanshi early and Rahul producing another century.
However, even if both happen, DC’s middle and lower order has been too fragile to capitalise. One good over from Archer or Bishnoi collapses them.
Predicted Margin: RR to win by 25–30 runs (if batting first) or 6–7 wickets (if chasing).
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Final Verdict
This RR vs DC clash at Jaipur is a mismatch on paper – the 3rd-placed team at their fortress against a side that was bowled out for 75 just four days ago.
Sooryavanshi’s 400 runs at SR 238 on this very ground, Archer’s 13 wickets, and RR’s chasing pedigree make them overwhelming favourites.
Starc’s arrival gives DC hope, but one bowler cannot fix a team that collapsed to 13/6 in the powerplay last time out.
Expect Rajasthan Royals to win comfortably and strengthen their position in the IPL 2026 playoff race, while DC’s season edges closer to its end.
