Delhi Capitals (DC) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 62 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This is DC’s final home game of the season and the second leg of a Super Sunday doubleheader (PBKS vs RCB at 3:30 PM in Dharamsala).
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
17 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Shimron Hetmyer is the safest captain pick as a left-hander who thrives on Arun Jaitley’s short boundaries, while KL Rahul (477 runs, SR 177.98, Orange Cap #5) works perfectly as vice-captain at his home fortress.
DC vs RR Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | DC vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 62 |
| Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag (hamstring doubtful) |
| Head-to-Head | Tied 15-15 in 30 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for DC vs RR IPL 2026 Match 62
- Dream11 Team 1
- Dream11 Team 2
- Dream11 Team 3
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for DC vs RR Match 62 (2nd Innings)
The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 2 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 3 (2nd Innings)
DC vs RR Match 62 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 34-38°C |
| Humidity | 20-30% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear, hot dry evening) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | None (hot dry mid-May Delhi evening eliminates dew) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Bimodal Surface (unpredictable; 75 to 264 range this season) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 150-180 runs (bimodal; can go either way) |
| Boundary Length | Short boundaries (square ~60-65m); rapid outfield |
| 200+ Totals | Possible (264 vs PBKS) but also 75 all out (vs RCB) at same venue |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first strongly preferred (chasing team won 80% here this season) |
| Pace Assist | Good early lateral movement; hot dry evening helps reverse swing late |
| Spin Assist | Spinners get grip as pitch wears; Jadeja and Axar Patel key |
| Dew Effect | None; hot dry May conditions eliminate dew entirely |
Injury Updates
Riyan Parag (RR): Hamstring injury makes him doubtful for this match (day 16 post-injury). If unavailable, Shimron Hetmyer or Ravindra Jadeja could deputize as captain. His absence would be a massive blow to RR’s middle order.
DC’s Final Home Game: Snapped a 2-match losing streak with a 3-wicket win over PBKS at Dharamsala (Match 55). KL Rahul scored 75 and Madhav Tiwari was Player of the Match with 18*(8) and 2/40. This is DC’s last chance to win at Arun Jaitley this season.
RR Reeling: Collapsed to 137/7 chasing GT’s 185 in Match 52. Rashid Khan took 4/36 to dismantle RR’s middle order. The Royals have lost 3 of their last 5 and their playoff position is no longer secure.
Bimodal Pitch Warning: This venue has produced both 264 (DC vs PBKS) and 75 all out (DC vs RCB) this season. The surface is completely unpredictable. Anchor batters who can adapt mid-innings (Rahul, Jaiswal, Hetmyer) are more valuable than powerplay blasters.
DC vs RR Head-to-Head
| Category | DC | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 16 wins | 15 wins |
| Highest Total | 226/3 (2026) | 225/6 (2026) |
| Lowest Total | 60 all out (2017) | 115 (2021) |
In 31 IPL meetings, DC and RR are at 16-15, the most evenly balanced rivalry in IPL history. DC lead 2-1 in the last 3 encounters, including Starc’s iconic Super Over win at this very ground in IPL 2025.
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Key Players to Watch in DC vs RR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | WK-Batter | 477 runs at SR 177.98 (Orange Cap #5). Middle-overs SR of 211, the highest among top-5 run-scorers. The only anchor in either XI who can pace an innings on this bimodal surface. |
| Shimron Hetmyer | RR | Batter | Left-hander who thrives on Arun Jaitley’s short straight boundary. His ability to accelerate in the death overs and score through the off-side makes him lethal at this ground. |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Bowler | Won DC the Super Over vs RR at this ground in 2025 with reverse-swinging yorkers. His left-arm swing and late reverse in hot dry conditions could be devastating vs RR’s top order. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | 306 runs with 3 fifties this season. His technique suits this surface perfectly, timing the ball rather than muscling it. On the bimodal pitch, his discipline makes him priceless. |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | 14 wickets this season. Near Purple Cap contention. His death-over yorkers at 150 kmph on a dry Arun Jaitley surface with no dew makes him the match-defining bowler. |
| Axar Patel | DC | All-rounder | DC captain with 20+ rivalry wickets (all-time record vs RR). No dew on this dry May evening means his left-arm spin gets full grip through both innings. Also contributes crucial lower-order runs. |
