Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 1, 2026, during IPL 2026. The match is set to take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan. RR aims to bounce back from inconsistent performances, losing three of their last five matches. Earlier this week, they notably chased down 223 runs against Punjab Kings, marking Punjab’s first defeat of the season.
Match Overview: RR vs DC IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals currently reside in the lower tier of the points table, with just three wins from eight matches. The team is looking to regain its footing following a significant loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they were dismissed for just 75 runs.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Fans waiting to watch the clash between RR and DC can tune into the following channels and platforms:
- TV Channel: Star Sports Network
- Live Stream: JioHotstar app and website
The match will begin at 7:30 p.m. IST, providing an exciting evening of cricket for fans across India.
Team Lineups and Key Players
Rajasthan Royals’ strategy revolves around their dynamic opening pair. Key players include:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
The predicted XI for Rajasthan Royals:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Donovan Ferreira
- Dasun Shanaka
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Brijesh Sharma
- Yash Punja
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals may adjust their lineup due to Lungi Ngidi’s injury. Their predicted XI includes:
- Sahil Parakh
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Nitish Rana
- Sameer Rizvi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (C)
- David Miller
- Kyle Jamieson
- Mitchell Starc / Dushmantha Chameera
- Kuldeep Yadav
- T Natarajan
Betting Odds
According to Dafa, Rajasthan Royals are favored to win the match with odds set at 1.67, while Delhi Capitals’ odds stand at 2.22. These figures reflect the current expectations but may change leading up to the match.
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