After Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 193/8, Delhi Capitals chased the target confidently, reaching 197/5 in 19.2 overs in front of a roaring home crowd.
Rajasthan Royals Innings: Strong Top Order, Late Collapse
Rajasthan started aggressively with attacking intent.
Early Fire from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
After Yashasvi Jaiswal departed early for 12 off 9, young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took charge.
He played a superb knock:
46 off 21 balls
5 fours
3 sixes
Strike Rate: 219.04
His explosive batting gave Rajasthan early momentum.
Dhruv Jurel Anchors the Innings
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played the stabilizer role perfectly.
53 off 40 balls
5 fours
2 sixes
He kept the scoreboard moving while wickets fell around him.
Captain Riyan Parag Adds Late Firepower
RR skipper Riyan Parag produced a quick impact innings:
51 off 26 balls
3 fours
5 sixes
Strike Rate: 196.15
At one stage, Rajasthan looked set for 210+, but Delhi’s bowling fightback changed everything.
Delhi Bowlers Turn the Game Around
Mitchell Starc’s Death Over Destruction
Veteran speedster Mitchell Starc was the game-changer.
Figures: 4-0-40-4
His wickets included:
Riyan Parag
Donovan Ferreira
Ravi Singh
Dasun Shanaka
Starc’s spell completely halted Rajasthan’s momentum.
Lungi Ngidi & Madhav Tiwari Support Well
Other key contributions:
Lungi Ngidi: 4-0-24-2
Madhav Tiwari: 4-0-27-2
Delhi’s bowling attack recovered brilliantly after a rough start.
Delhi Capitals Chase: Calm, Controlled, Clinical
Chasing 194, Delhi built the innings smartly.
Abishek Porel’s Aggressive Start
The opener gave Delhi momentum immediately:
51 off 31 balls
7 fours
1 six
He ensured the asking rate stayed under control.
KL Rahul’s Match-Winning Class
KL Rahul played the anchor role beautifully.
56 off 42 balls
3 sixes
1 four
His calm innings kept Delhi in complete control.
Captain Axar Patel Finishes the Job
Skipper Axar Patel played a superb finishing knock:
34 off 18 balls*
2 fours
2 sixes
And then came the final blitz...
Ashutosh Sharma’s Lightning Finish
18 off just 5 balls*
Strike Rate: 360.00
A brutal cameo that ended Rajasthan’s hopes instantly.
Rajasthan Royals Bowling Review
Best performers:
Jofra Archer: 4-0-35-2
Brijesh Sharma: 4-0-44-2
Dasun Shanaka: 3-0-29-1
But Delhi’s batting depth proved too strong.
Turning Point of the Match
The biggest turning point came in Rajasthan’s final overs.
RR looked ready for a 210+ total, but Starc’s wicket burst and disciplined death bowling restricted them to 193.
That difference proved decisive.
Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals: 193/8 (20 overs)
Dhruv Jurel 53 (40)
Riyan Parag 51 (26)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 46 (21)
Delhi Capitals: 197/5 (19.2 overs)
KL Rahul 56 (42)
Abishek Porel 51 (31)
Axar Patel 34* (18)
Ashutosh Sharma 18* (5)
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match
🏆 Mitchell Starc
His crucial 4-wicket spell turned the match and prevented Rajasthan from posting a much bigger score.
Final Verdict
This was a classic IPL thriller.
Rajasthan Royals batted brilliantly in patches, but Delhi Capitals showed why balanced teams win close games.
With explosive batting, smart bowling, and calm finishing, Delhi sealed a memorable home victory in style.
The 62nd match of IPL 2026 at Delhi delivered another electrifying run-fest as Delhi Capitals held t...
MATCH HIGHLIGHTED
May 17, 2026
DC vs RR, IPL 2026 : Delhi Capitals Edge Rajasthan Royals in High-Scoring Thriller at Delhi.
The 62nd match of IPL 2026 at Delhi delivered another electrifying run-fest as Delhi Capitals held their nerve to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in a thrilling chase.
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