The Rajasthan Royals will host the Delhi Capitals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 1, 2026, aiming to maintain their playoff position in IPL 2026. The Royals currently sit fourth on the points table with 12 points from nine matches, while the struggling Capitals are seventh with just 6 points from eight games.
Key statistics:
- The RR vs DC IPL head-to-head record is even, with each team winning 15 out of the 30 matches played.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads the Royals with 400 runs this season.
- KL Rahul is the top scorer for the Capitals, having accumulated 358 runs.
- Jofra Archer is the top wicket-taker for Rajasthan, with 14 wickets.
- The match will start at 7:30 PM IST, following a toss at 7:00 PM IST.
The Rajasthan Royals have had a strong season thus far, winning six of their nine games. Their last encounter with the Delhi Capitals ended in disappointment as they lost in a Super Over finish. In contrast, the Capitals are looking to reverse their fortunes after suffering three consecutive defeats.
The match will be pivotal for both teams. The Royals aim to solidify their top-four position, while the Capitals desperately seek to regain momentum and improve their standing in the points table.
Where to watch:
The match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar App and website.
