Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 43 of IPL 2026 on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, starting at 7:30 PM IST. RR come in riding the momentum of a statement six-wicket win over table-toppers PBKS, while DC are in freefall with three consecutive losses.
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium
1 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the safest captain pick with 357 runs at SR 234.86 this season (including a century vs SRH), while KL Rahul (who smashed 152 off 67 vs PBKS) works perfectly as vice-captain despite DC’s poor form.
RR vs DC Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 43 |
| Date | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| Head-to-Head | Tied 15-15 in 30 matches |
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RR vs DC Match 43 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 33-36°C |
| Humidity | 15-25% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Minimal (dry early-May evening in Jaipur) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce, fast outfield) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 165-180 runs (recent avg closer to 180) |
| Boundary Length | Short boundaries; quick outfield rewards stroke-play |
| 200+ Totals | Achieved multiple times; RR posted 222/2 vs DC at Wankhede in 2022 |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (chasing teams won ~64% of IPL matches here since 2008) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry; early swing available for seamers |
| Spin Assist | Moderate; red-soil surface offers turn as game progresses; wrist-spin pays |
| Dew Effect | Minimal on this dry May evening; spinners can operate through both innings |
Injury Updates
DC in Crisis: Three consecutive losses and bowled out for 75 all out against RCB in Match 39 (their 3rd-lowest IPL total ever). DC sit 7th with just 6 points from 8 matches. Their NRR of -1.060 is the worst in the league.
Mitchell Starc (DC): Has linked up with the squad and is available from May 1. His reverse-swinging yorkers were decisive in the 2025 Super Over thriller against RR. His return significantly boosts DC’s pace attack.
Lungi Ngidi (DC): Ruled out under the ICC’s mandatory 7-day concussion stand-down following his head injury vs PBKS on April 25. DC will miss his pace and bounce.
RR Bouncing Back: Came off a statement 6-wicket win over table-toppers PBKS in Match 40. Sooryavanshi (357 runs), Jaiswal (184 runs), and Archer (14 wickets, Purple Cap contender) are all firing.
RR vs DC Head-to-Head
| Category | RR | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 15 wins | 15 wins |
| Highest Total | 222/2 (2022) | 221/8 (2024) |
| Lowest Total | 115 | 60 |
| Record | Lead in Jaipur (5–2) | Lead in Delhi (8–4) |
In 30 IPL meetings, RR and DC are perfectly tied at 15-15, making this the most evenly balanced rivalry in IPL history. However, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR hold a commanding 5-2 lead in 7 meetings.
DC have won 3 of the last 5 encounters, including the dramatic 2025 Super Over thriller where Mitchell Starc’s reverse-swinging yorkers sealed the win at Arun Jaitley Stadium. That remains the only Super Over in this rivalry’s history.
Ajinkya Rahane leads all run-scorers with 611 runs, while Amit Mishra tops the wicket-takers list with 20 scalps across both franchises.
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Key Players to Watch in RR vs DC, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | Tournament’s leading run-scorer with 357 runs at SR 234.86 (2 fifties + 1 century). The 18-year-old smashed a 36-ball 100 vs SRH. His explosive powerplay hitting is virtually unstoppable. |
| KL Rahul | DC | WK-Batter | Smashed 152 off 67 vs PBKS (highest individual score in DC history). Despite DC’s 75 all out collapse vs RCB, Rahul’s personal form is outstanding. A must-pick regardless of team form. |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | 14 wickets this season (Purple Cap contender). If Archer removes both DC openers in the powerplay, the chase collapses instantly. His death-over yorkers at 150 kmph are unplayable under Jaipur floodlights. |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Bowler | Returns to the squad after injury. His reverse-swinging yorkers won DC the 2025 Super Over vs RR. If fully match-fit, Starc dramatically narrows RR’s powerplay edge. The X-factor for DC. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | 184 runs with 2 fifties this season. Holds the fastest IPL fifty (13 balls). At Jaipur, his ability to anchor while maintaining SR 150+ provides RR’s innings with structure and momentum. |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Bowler | DC’s primary spin weapon. His chinaman deliveries get grip on the Jaipur red-soil surface. On a dry May evening with minimal dew, Kuldeep can operate effectively through both innings. |
