Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals match 62 of IPL 2026 is one of the most pivotal DC vs RR clashes in recent memory.
With the DC vs RR live score, prediction, pitch report, standings, stats, and playoff race all converging tonight, here’s everything you need to know about the Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals timeline and today’s high-stakes contest.
Sunday nights at Arun Jaitley Stadium hit different when a playoff spot is on the line, and tonight, it genuinely is.
Delhi Capitals walk into this one clinging to a thread. Twelve points from ten games, two matches left, and zero margin for error. They need wins and favours, a combination that’s never comfortable.
What they do have going for them is momentum: they chased down 210 against Punjab Kings in their last outing, with Axar Patel (56 off 30) and David Miller (51 off 28) dragging them home by three wickets. But here’s the problem. DC have won just one of six games at home this season. Fortress Kotla, it is not.
Rajasthan Royals come in after an eight-day break, nursing the wounds of a 77-run hammering at the hands of Gujarat Titans, the kind of loss that makes you question everything. Still, 12 points from 11 games keeps them in a comfortable playoff position, and tonight is about cementing that, not chasing it.
The individual duel to watch is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive strokeplay against Mitchell Starc’s seam and swing. A battle of audacity versus craft.
Across 31 all-time meetings, DC lead RR with 16 wins to their rivals’ tally, but DC took the reverse fixture by seven wickets. Revenge or repeat? One team’s season ends tonight if they get it wrong.
Where to Watch Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Match
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Rajathan Royals |
| Stadium | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 17, 7:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
DC vs RR Head to Head Records
| Matches | 31 |
| DC Wons | 16 |
| RR Wons | 15 |
| No Results | Nil |
| At Sawai Mansingh Stadium | DC 4, RR 5 |
| At Arun Jaitley Stadium | DC 5, RR 3 |
| Neutral Stadium | DC 7, RR 7 |
DC vs RR Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch in 2026 is a dream for batters. The surface stays flat and hard, allowing the ball to come onto the bat nicely. Since the boundaries are small, fans see many fours and sixes. Pace bowlers struggle here because there is very little grass to help them.
They must use slow balls and yorkers to survive. Spinners find some grip as the game goes on, but they still have a hard task. The average first innings score is high, often crossing 190 runs. This year, teams that chase have won most of the matches.
The dew makes the ball slippery at night, which makes it hard for bowlers to defend a target. Captains usually choose to bowl first after winning the toss. It is a high scoring ground where the toss plays a huge role in the final result.
Weather Report
The weather in Delhi for the DC vs RR match will be hot, and the temperature will be around 36-40 degrees Celsius at match time. There will be a humidity level of around 22-27% at match time.
From the West, a wind will blow at 17km/h. The rain will not interrupt the game, but dew can be seen during the game.
DC vs RR Playing XI (Predicted)
For DC
KL Rahul (WK), Abhishek Porel, Sahil Parekh / Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari / Vipraj Nigam, Auqin Nabi, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi
Impact sub: Mukesh Kumar / Sameer Rizvi
For RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Fereira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Brijesh Sharma
Impact sub: Yash Punja / Sandeep Sharma
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
| Date | Winner | Venue | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | Delhi Capitals | Jaipur | 7 Wickets |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | Super Over |
| 07 May 2024 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 20 Runs |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur | 12 Runs |
| 08 Apr 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | Guwahati | 57 Runs |
| 11 May 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai | 8 Wickets |
| 22 Apr 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai | 15 Runs |
| 25 Sep 2021 | Delhi Capitals | Abu Dhabi | 33 Runs |
| 15 Apr 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai | 3 Wickets |
| 14 Oct 2020 | Delhi Capitals | Dubai | 13 Runs |
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Stats
- Donovan Ferreira acts as RR’s finisher, recently blasting an unbeaten 47 off just 14 balls in the rival.
- DC’s highest-ever team score against RR, achieved in their record-breaking chase at Jaipur on May 1, 2026.
- Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel shared the highest middle-order partnership for RR against DC this season.
- Pathum Nissanka gave DC a flying start in the 2026 chase, hitting a quick half-century within the powerplay.
- Mitchell Starc made a massive impact on his 2026 rivalry debut, picking up 3 for 40 for Delhi.
DC vs RR Prediction
Can the DC vs RR prediction turn the tables for Delhi?
Axar Patel’s squad is eager to bounce back against Rajasthan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In this crucial matchup, Delhi aims to stay alive in the points table. However, the Rajasthan Royals are equally determined to put on a strong showing following their defeat against the Gujarat Titans.
The 2026 IPL face-off promises to be exciting. Their head-to-head records are remarkably close, with DC holding just a one-game lead. While DC’s recent form gives them a slight home-field advantage, the matchup remains a tight 55-45 split in their favor.
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