IPL 2026: RR vs DC prediction, lineups, pitch report and betting tips as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi targets another Jaipur masterclass
TL;DR
Rajasthan Royals host Delhi Capitals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with RR in strong form after a recent win, while DC struggles with three wins in eight matches. The match is set for Friday evening in IPL 2026.
Key points
- Rajasthan Royals are in third place in IPL 2026.
- Delhi Capitals have only three wins from eight matches.
- Rajasthan Royals recently won against Punjab Kings.
- Delhi Capitals suffered a humiliating defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Rajasthan Royals welcome Delhi Capitals to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday evening riding a wave of confidence after their dramatic victory over Punjab Kings, a result that lifted them to third place briefly in the IPL 2026 standings with 12 points from nine matches.
Delhi Capitals trudge into town in the opposite state of mind entirely. Three wins from eight matches, a net run rate of minus 1.060, and the memory of being skittled for 75 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru still painfully fresh.
They were 8 for 6 inside three overs that evening and that statistic that tells its own uncomfortable story.
Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals prediction: Who Will Win
Form is a peculiar thing in T20 cricket. It can desert a side without warning, but right now Rajasthan Royals have it in abundance especially after their last game. Delhi Capitals on the other side are desperately short of it.
Rajasthan Royals are arriving here having defeated an unbeaten Punjab Kings side at Mullanpur, a performance full of character, quality and genuine firepower.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is batting in a manner that defies both his age and rational explanation, while the rest of the lineup is offering balance and depth that Delhi simply cannot match at present.
Delhi Capitals are a side at war with themselves. A team that could not defend 264 one week and then collapsed to 75 the next tells you everything about where their confidence currently sits. The contradictions are baffling and the vulnerabilities are real.
Jaipur has historically favoured the chasing side and Rajasthan, buoyant and settled, look perfectly equipped to exploit that advantage should they need to. Delhi will need something extraordinary to turn this around.
Rajasthan Royals to win!
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RR vs. DC Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been a batter's paradise for last few seasons. The pitch here has been flat and ball comes onto the bat really well. The only match which has been played here this season has seen over 450 runs.
| Category | Detail |
| City | Jaipur, India |
| Also Known As | Chogan Stadium |
| First Match | 21 April 2008 |
| Last T20 Match | 25 April 2026 |
| Matches Played | 65 |
| Won Batting First | 23 (35.38%) |
| Won Batting Second | 42 (64.62%) |
| Won Winning Toss | 37 (56.92%) |
| Won Losing Toss | 28 (43.08%) |
| No Results | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 113* — V Kohli (RCB) vs RR, 06/04/2024 |
| Best Bowling | 6/14 — Sohail Tanvir (RR) vs CSK, 04/05/2008 |
| Highest Team Innings | 229/5 — Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RR, 25/04/2026 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 59 — Rajasthan Royals vs RCB, 14/05/2023 |
| Highest Chase Achieved | 199/7 — Gujarat Titans vs RR, 10/04/2024 |
| Avg Runs per Wicket | 29.69 |
| Avg Runs per Over | 8.39 |
| Avg Score Batting First | 166.49 |
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Head-to-Head: RR vs. DC
While the both teams are neck-to-neck in overall H2H, the recent rivalry is in favour of Rajasthan Royals, who have won three of the last five matches.
| Stat | DC | RR |
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Won | 15 | 15 |
| Lost | 15 | 15 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 221 | 222 |
| Lowest Score | 60 | 115 |
RR vs. DC Betting Tips
Here is our favourite betting angle for the RR vs. DC match.
| BETTING TIP | ODDS |
| Total runs over 62.5 after 6 overs for RR | 1.86 (via Dafabet) |
The way Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are batting at the moment. Over 62.5 in 6 overs looks very well within their reach.
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RR vs. DC Lineups, Team News
This is how both teams could lineup at Sawai Mansingh stadium!
RR predicted lineup to play DC
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, DC Jurel (wk), R Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
Impact player: Shubham Dubey
DC predicted lineup to play RR
KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan
Impact player: Sahil Parakh
RR vs. DC Odds: Who is the favourite for IPL 2026 clash?
- RR to win: 1.69
- DC to win: 2.18
*All odds via Dafabet.
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How to watch RR vs. DC 2026 match: Live Stream, TV Channel
Here is all the key information for how to watch RR vs. DC:
- Date: Friday, 01 May
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- TV/Stream: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Q&A
What is the current IPL 2026 standings for Rajasthan Royals?
Rajasthan Royals are currently in third place with 12 points from nine matches.
How many matches have Delhi Capitals won in IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals have won three out of eight matches in IPL 2026.
What was the recent performance of Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Delhi Capitals were bowled out for just 75 runs, with a disastrous start of 8 for 6 in three overs.
When is the match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals scheduled?
The match is scheduled for Friday evening at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
