RR vs DC Live Streaming: How to Watch IPL 2026 Match 43 at Jaipur Tonight

Rajasthan Royals host Delhi Capitals tonight in Match 43 of IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Toss at 7:00 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM IST. RR are pushing hard for a Top 2 finish. DC need a win just to keep their playoff hopes breathing.

How to Watch RR vs DC Live

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Match 43 Key Details

Current Form and What Is at Stake

RR come in on the back of a massive win against table-toppers Punjab Kings. That result pushed them to 12 points from 9 games and fourth on the IPL 2026 points table. A win tonight takes them level with SRH and RCB on 14 points, with far better positioning in the Top 2 race.

DC are in a rough patch. Three losses in their last four games, including a horror 75 all out against RCB. They sit seventh with just 6 points from 8 matches. For them, this is a must-win. Not a cliche either. Lose tonight and their playoff push gets genuinely difficult.

The big talking point from the DC camp is the return of Mitchell Starc. The Australian left-arm pace ace has been sidelined with a shoulder injury and has not played for over three months. He has been bowling in the nets and has been confirmed available for tonight. If he is anywhere near his best, the Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal opening partnership will get a proper examination.

Probable Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma. Impact: Ravi Bishnoi

Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan. Impact: Vipraj Nigam

You can check the RR squad and full fixtures for more context on where Rajasthan are heading in this season.

Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

This ground tends to play as a high-scoring venue in the evening. The last three night games at this pitch produced first innings totals of 196, 217 and 228. Dew becomes a genuine factor after sunset, which hurts bowlers trying to grip the ball for variations. Spinners like Kuldeep and Jadeja will be most effective in the middle overs before dew sets in.

The bigger boundaries, around 65m square and 70m straight, do keep the slog shots slightly honest. But the outfield is quick and opening partnerships can go large here. Anything around 200 is a par score at this venue in current conditions.

Expect both captains to want to chase tonight. Whoever wins the toss will almost certainly bowl first.

Head-to-Head: RR vs DC

Both sides are level at 15-15 across 30 IPL matches, making this one of the most evenly contested rivalries in the competition. In their last five meetings, both teams have won twice, with one super over tie. Check out the full RR vs DC head-to-head timeline on the site for the complete record.

Last 5 Results:

Players to Watch

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR): 457 runs at a strike rate of 227.36 this season. Teenager, yes. Mature beyond belief with a bat in hand. A Starc vs Sooryavanshi battle in the powerplay is the kind of stuff fans dream about.

Jofra Archer (RR): 14 wickets so far this season and the best powerplay bowler in the competition with 9 wickets in that phase alone. Quietly having his best IPL season to date.

KL Rahul (DC): 404 runs at 183.63 strike rate. When DC get runs, they usually flow through Rahul. His form has been the only consistent bright spot in a difficult campaign.

Mitchell Starc (DC): The unknown quantity tonight. Three months out, coming back cold. Could be rusty. Could also be exactly what DC need to finally take wickets in the powerplay, where they have managed just 7 all season.

Stay across all the latest IPL 2026 updates here as team news and toss decisions drop closer to match time.

FAQs

What time does RR vs DC start tonight?

Toss is at 7:00 PM IST and play begins at 7:30 PM IST on May 1, 2026.

Where is RR vs DC being played?

At Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, which is Rajasthan Royals’ home ground.

How can I watch RR vs DC live for free?

You can watch the RR vs DC live stream right here on ipl2026live.com. In India, JioHotstar streams the match on app and web. Star Sports Network has the TV rights.

Is Mitchell Starc playing tonight for DC?

Yes. Mitchell Starc has been confirmed available after recovering from a shoulder injury and is expected to play for Delhi Capitals tonight.

What is the head-to-head record between RR and DC?

Both teams are level at 15-15 from 30 IPL matches, making this one of the most balanced rivalries in IPL history.

What do RR need from tonight’s match?

A win takes RR to 14 points and puts them firmly in the Top 2 conversation heading into the final stretch of the league stage.