IPL 2026: DC vs RR Prediction, Match 62- Who Will Win Today?

DC vs RR Prediction [Source: AP, AFP]

The Delhi Capitals will host the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to conclude another intense week of IPL 2026 on May 17 at 7:30 PM (IST).

Both teams are alive in the competition, but DC’s destiny is out of their hands and a loss here would knock them out. The 5th-placed RR needs to win at least two of their final three games to secure a spot in the final four.

The last time these two sides met, DC had chased down 226 runs in Jaipur and as the Royals look to hit back with an away win to enter the business end of the season, we explore what to expect from the match.

DC vs RR current form (last 5 matches)

DC vs RR player battles

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mitchell Starc

This was one of the most exciting match-ups the last time these two sides collided, but Sooryavanshi’s dismissal to Jamieson meant they did not face each other in the game. Sooryavnashi, with a swashbuckling season is also in the running to wint he orange cap, with over 400 runs already scored.

Considering how the 15-year-old likes to take on senior bowlers, it makes it interesting how he fares against an experienced Mitchell Starc. The one who wins this battle will put their team in front.

KL Rahul vs Jofra Archer

KL Rahul is DC’s best batter this season, but has been dismissed in the powerplay multiple times, including his last face-off against Jofra Archer. The RR pacer has picked 9 wickets in this phase of play this season, only behind Kagiso Rabada, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Siraj.

So far, KL Rahul has scored 100 runs off 66 balls against the bowler with 2 dismissals in IPL; hence, this battle could dictate the result.

David Miller vs Brijesh Sharma

David Miller returned to the playing XI in the last match and straightaway had an impact with his match-winning fifty while batting in the second half of the innings. Miller has been a consistent performer in this phase, where Brijesh Sharma has been RR’s go-to bowler, with 8 wickets in the final 10 overs, using his cutters and variations well.

So far in IPL 2026, Brijesh’s 8 wickets are 5 behind Kartik Tyagi’s 13 in this phase, while Miller has scored 149 runs at 179.52 at an average of 49.67.

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DC vs RR top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for DC vs RR

Prithvi Shaw has scored 165 runs in 9 innings against RR at a strike rate of 126.92.

Most wickets for DC vs RR

Captain Axar Patel has 8 wickets in 12 innings against RR at an economy rate of 7.85 runs per over and best figures of 1/8.

Most runs for RR vs DC

Riyan Parag has scored 284 runs in 11 innings against the Capitals with a strike rate of 135.23 and three fifties to his name.

Most wickets for RR vs DC

Jofra Archer has picked 10 wickets in 6 innings against DC at an economy rate of 7.89. His best figures read 3/19.

DC vs RR toss prediction

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has been an unpredictable venue, considering the different types of pitches have been provided here in IPL 2026. Nonetheless, in the six matches played, the teams batting second have successfully chased the targets five times. So, the team winning the toss will prefer batting second here.

DC vs RR 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 58/1

Final score – 189/7

DC vs RR 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 65/0

Final score – 190/4

DC vs RR top players prediction

DC top players' prediction

Probable best batters

KL Rahul, David Miller

Probable best bowlers

Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel

RR top players prediction

Probable best batters

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Donovan Ferreira

Probable best bowlers

Jofra Archer, Yash Raj Punja

Who will hit the most sixes in DC vs RR IPL 2026, Match 62?

Donovan Ferreira

Who will score the most fours in DC vs RR IPL 2026, Match 62?

David Miller

DC vs RR match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 62?

Considering all factors, the Delhi Capitals have nothing to lose in this clash and could ruin RR’s campaign, while staying alive themselves. RR are coming from a short break, which could affect their momentum in the tournament.

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