Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table with a win against Delhi Capitals on Friday in match number 43. Riyan Parag and co. registered a convincing 6-wicket win against table-toppers PBKS in their previous game to return to winning ways with a bang. The powerhouse batting line-up possessed by RR, comprising of the likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Donovan Ferreira is a unit that is quite feared while their bowlers, spearheaded by Jofra Archer, have been a force to reckon with. RR emerge as the strong favourites to win the game against DC.
The Capitals, on the other hand, are seventh on the points table and are on a three-match losing streak. From batting to bowling to fielding, Axar Patel and co. have been plagued by various issues in IPL 2026. While the team is expected to get a boost via the return of Mitchell Starc, they need to solve their batting woes and will need to do so urgently in order to revive their camapign.
RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record
History suggests there is nothing to separate these two sides, making this tie-breaker encounter even more enticing.
- Matches Played: 30
- Rajasthan Royals Won: 15
- Delhi Capitals Won: 15
RR vs DC Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger.
Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel (c), Abishek Porel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report
The Jaipur track has evolved into a batter’s paradise in 2026. While the large boundaries offer some protection to spinners, the lightning-fast outfield and flat nature of the deck favor high-scoring games. The average first-innings score this season has been around 185-195. Expect some early movement for Jofra Archer and Mitchell Starc, but as the dew sets in, chasing will become significantly easier.
RR vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Rajasthan Royals are the overwhelming favorites heading into this clash. Their balance—with Sooryavanshi’s explosive starts and Archer’s powerplay wickets—gives them a distinct edge over a Delhi side that has struggled for consistency in their middle order.
While KL Rahul remains a massive threat for DC, the Royals’ home advantage and current form make them the likely victors.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win Match 43 and move closer to the playoffs.
Who will win today’s IPL match?
- Toss Prediction: Team winning the toss will bowl first.
- Winning Prediction: Rajasthan Royals (56%) | Delhi Capitals (44%)
