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RR vs DC Match Predictions [Source: AP]
The Rajasthan Royals host the Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 PM as they aim for the top-2 spots on the points table after winning their last match with a dramatic run-chase.
On the other hand, despite starting the season well, DC have fizzled out and sit 7th on the points table with 6 points in 8 matches, dropping points from winning positions.
As the two sides meet for the first time in IPL 2026, we explore what to expect from the match below.
RR vs DC current form (last 5 matches)
| Team | Form |
| RR | L, L, W, L, W |
| DC | L, W, L, L, L |
RR vs DC player battles
KL Rahul vs Jofra Archer
KL Rahul shattered a plethora of records with his unbeaten 152 against PBKS and has also scored two more fifties. However, he has also been dismissed inside the powerplay in four innings.
Jofra Archer, on the other hand, has picked 9 wickets inside the powerplay this season, and with his early movement and pace, Archer can put RR at an early advantage with Rahul’s wicket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mitchell Starc
Like Archer with the ball, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with the bat has scored the most runs in the powerplay of IPL 2026, with 319 runs at a 245.38 strike rate. He has notably taken down some of the finest bowlers of the world in the competition and will try to attack Mitchell Starc early on as well.
As a new ball specialist, Mitchell Starc can use his experience and swing to trap Sooryavanshi early in the innings as well. Coming out on the field from a long hiatus, it will be interesting to see how he fares against the 15-year-old southpaw.
Tristan Stubbs vs Yash Raj Punja
Tristan Stubbs has batted well this season as a key figure in the DC middle-order, scoring 201 runs at a strike rate of 50.25, notably finishing a couple of matches unbeaten. Yash Raj Punja, who made a mark in the last match with a 2/41. With his high release point and googly variations, he can trap Stubbs in his web.
Previously, in 41 T20 innings, Stubbs has done decently against the leggies but has been dismissed 9 times. In 2026, he had 14 runs in 16 balls vs leg-spinners in T20s with only one four.
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RR vs DC top performers (current squad members)
Most runs for RR vs DC
Riyan Parag has scored 194 runs in 10 innings with two fifties to his name. He has the best score of 84* and the strike rate of 121.25.
Most wickets for RR vs DC
Jofra Archer has picked 9 wickets in 5 innings, conceding 7.14 runs per over. He has the best figures of 3/19 in these matches.
Most runs for DC vs RR
From the current squad, Prithvi Shaw has scored 165 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 126.92 against RR.
Most wickets for DC vs RR
Axar Patel has 7 wickets in 11 innings against the opposition, conceding at an economy rate of 7.63 runs per over. He has the best figures of 1/8 in these matches.
RR vs DC toss prediction
In the ongoing season, only one match has been played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where the chasing team won the target. It was a belter to bat on, where 229 was chased comfortably. Overall, there have been 65 IPL matches played here, with 42 wins for the teams chasing have won the match. Considering the history, it is a win the toss and bowl first venue.
RR vs DC 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay- 67/1
Final score– 215/4
RR vs DC 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay- 71/0
Final score- 217/6
RR vs DC top players prediction
RR top players' prediction
Probable best batters
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Donovan Ferreira
Probable best bowlers
Jofra Archer, Yash Raj Punja
DC top players prediction
Probable best batters
KL Rahul, David Miller
Probable best bowlers
Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav
Who will hit the most sixes in RR vs DC IPL 2026, Match 43?
Donovan Ferreira
Who will score the most fours in RR vs DC IPL 2026, Match 43?
RR vs DC match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 43?
Both RR and DC started the season positively, but as they head into the crunch part of the season, the Riya Parag-led RR find themselves in a better position to clinch the clash against the Capitals. Additionally, the home advantage puts them in a prime position to possibly go climb up the points table with their 7th win.
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