Delhi Capitals achieved a record-breaking chase, scoring 226 runs with five balls to spare against Rajasthan Royals.
In the high-stakes match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 1, 2026, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. Rajasthan set a formidable target of 226 runs, finishing their innings at 225 for 6.
Riyan Parag led the charge for Rajasthan, scoring an impressive 90 runs. KL Rahul contributed significantly for Delhi with 75 runs. Pathum Nissanka also made his mark, adding 62 runs off just 33 balls.
Mitchell Starc was pivotal for Delhi, taking 3 wickets for 40 runs. His performance helped restrict Rajasthan after they had lost both openers early on, scoring just 12 runs.
Key match statistics:
- Delhi Capitals scored 226 runs for 3 wickets in 19.1 overs.
- Rajasthan Royals scored 225 runs for 6 wickets.
- The win probability for Delhi was 100% at the end of the match.
- Donovan Ferreira contributed with 47 runs off just 14 balls for Rajasthan.
This victory marks Delhi Capitals’ fourth win of the season, elevating them to sixth place in the IPL 2026 standings. Fans and analysts are closely watching how this momentum will affect their upcoming matches.
