Match Result
Delhi Capitals
won by 5 wkts
Rajasthan Royals
LostRR
193/8(20 ov)
DC
197/5(19.2 ov)
🕐 Sun, 17 May, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Delhi Capitals have pulled off a stunning heist at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, chasing down a daunting target to clinch a thrilling 5-wicket win over the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026. The home team's victory has sent shockwaves through the tournament, with the Capitals' fans ecstatic and the Royals' supporters left reeling after a pulsating encounter that saw the Delhi Capitals overcome a challenging target of 191 runs.
The Rajasthan Royals, put in to bat by the Delhi Capitals, got off to a blistering start, with their top order making the most of the powerplay to set a strong foundation, but the Capitals' potent pace attack managed to stymie their progress, claiming crucial wickets in the middle overs to restrict the Royals' scoring rate. However, the Royals' lower order, with wickets in hand, launched a fierce counterattack in the death overs, taking the bowlers to the cleaners and propelling their team to a competitive total of 191/7 in 19.3 overs. The Delhi Capitals, in response, got off to a solid start, with Abishek Porel and KL Rahul laying the foundation for the chase, before Axar Patel and Ashutosh Sharma played crucial cameos to take their team over the line. The turning point came when the Capitals' batting lineup, which had been going along steadily, lost a couple of quick wickets, only to be rescued by a stunning cameo from Ashutosh Sharma, who smashed a quickfire 18 to lift the team's spirits. The Arun Jaitley Stadium, known for its electric atmosphere, was abuzz with excitement as the Capitals' batsmen took on the Royals' bowlers, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats as the home team plundered runs in the final few overs.
As the dust settles on this thrilling encounter, fans are still trying to process the drama that unfolded, with the Delhi Capitals' supporters basking in the glory of a hard-fought win, while the Rajasthan Royals' fans are left to ponder what could have been. This result has significant implications for the points table, with the Delhi Capitals gaining momentum and the Rajasthan Royals looking to regroup and bounce back. With the IPL 2026 season heating up, fans can't wait to see what's in store next, and they'll be tuning in to Watch IPL to catch all the action as the DC vs RR rivalry continues to captivate audiences, so be sure to tune in next time to catch the thrilling action unfold.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: delhi capitals chose to bowl
🏆 Delhi Capitals won by 5 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yashasvi Jaiswal caught out | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 133.3 |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi caught out | 46 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 219.1 |
Dhruv Jurel lbw | 53 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 132.5 |
Riyan Parag caught out | 51 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 196.2 |
Donovan Ferreira caught out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Ravi Singh lbw | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
Shubham Dubey caught out | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.6 |
Dasun Shanaka caught out | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125.0 |
Jofra Archer* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
Adam Milne* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 10.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Tripurana Vijay | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.50 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |