DC Won by 7 Wickets Against RR in a High-Scoring IPL 2026 Chase at Jaipur
Delhi Capitals chased down 226 in just 19.1 overs to beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in the 43rd match of IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on May 1, 2026. This was a big result for DC who are sitting at 6th on the points table.
KL Rahul (75 off 40) and Pathum Nissanka (62 off 33) put on a stunning 110-run opening stand to set the tone. Even after both fell in quick succession, Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma kept calm to finish the chase with 5 balls to spare.
RR Innings Recap: Parag’s Fifty and Ferreira’s Blitz Set Up 225/6
Rajasthan Royals elected to bat and posted 225/6 in 20 overs. The top order wobbled early with Yashasvi Jaiswal (6) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (4) out inside 2 overs. But skipper Riyan Parag turned it around with a brilliant 90 off 50 balls, putting on 102 runs with Dhruv Jurel (42 off 30) for the third wicket.
The final flourish came from Donovan Ferreira who smashed 47 off just 14 balls with 2 fours and 6 sixes, pushing RR to a strong total.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyan Parag | 90 | 50 | 8 | 5 | 180.00 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 42 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 47* | 14 | 2 | 6 | 335.71 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 20 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 142.85 |
Mitchell Starc was the pick of DC’s bowlers with 3/40 in 4 overs, while Jamieson and Natarajan grabbed one each.
DC Chase: KL Rahul and Nissanka’s Partnership Kills the Game Early
Delhi’s chase was clinical from ball one. Pathum Nissanka smashed 62 off 33 and KL Rahul bludgeoned 75 off 40, with the pair putting on 110 for the first wicket inside 9.3 overs. The target of 226 never looked too big once this partnership was in full flow.
Nitish Rana then added 33 off 17 before falling, and though KL Rahul soon followed, Tristan Stubbs (18*) and Ashutosh Sharma (25*) wrapped it up easily with 5 balls to spare.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 75 | 40 | 6 | 5 | 187.50 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 62 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 187.87 |
| Nitish Rana | 33 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 194.11 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 25* | 15 | 4 | 0 | 166.66 |
Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande each took one wicket for RR, while Ravindra Jadeja got the other.
Key Bowling Stats from Both Innings
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | DC | 4 | 40 | 3 | 10.00 |
| Kyle Jamieson | DC | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| T Natarajan | DC | 4 | 54 | 1 | 13.50 |
| Jofra Archer | RR | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | RR | 3 | 33 | 1 | 11.00 |
What This Win Means for DC in IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals are in a real fight to make the top 4. You can track how this win shifts things on the live IPL 2026 schedule and standings. For RR, this defeat stings given the total they set. For a closer look at how these two sides have matched up over the years, check the RR vs DC head-to-head history.
DC’s batting depth is clearly their strength this season. With Axar Patel leading the side, the DC squad in IPL 2026 has match-winners at every position. Get all the latest developments from the tournament on the IPL 2026 updates section.
Key Moments of the Match
- Riyan Parag’s 90 off 50 was the innings of the match for RR
- Donovan Ferreira’s 47 off 14 in the death overs was explosive
- Nissanka and KL Rahul’s 110-run opening stand settled the chase
- Mitchell Starc was DC’s best bowler with 3 wickets
- DC crossed the line with 5 balls remaining, 7 wickets in hand
FAQs
Who won the RR vs DC IPL 2026 match on May 1?
Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
What was RR’s total in the 43rd IPL 2026 match?
Rajasthan Royals scored 225/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the top scorer for DC in the chase?
KL Rahul top-scored with 75 off 40 balls for Delhi Capitals.
Who took the most wickets for DC against RR?
Mitchell Starc took 3 wickets for 40 runs in 4 overs.
How many balls were left when DC won?
Delhi Capitals won with 5 balls to spare, finishing on 226/3 in 19.1 overs.
What was the match venue for RR vs DC on May 1, 2026?
The match was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
