IPL 2026 Match 43 brings a fascinating contest to Jaipur — a confident Rajasthan Royals side hosting a desperate Delhi Capitals team fighting to keep their playoff dreams alive. Here’s everything you need to know before the first ball is bowled.
RR vs DC Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs DC, Match 43, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time | Friday, May 1, 7:30 PM IST |
| Live Broadcast | JioStar Network Channels |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
Current Form & Team Standings
The Royals have played nine matches so far, claiming six wins and three defeats, sitting at No. 4 on the points table. They’ll be high on confidence after chasing down a massive 223-run target and ending Punjab Kings’ undefeated streak in their last game.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have managed just three wins from eight games and sit at No. 7 — currently on a three-match losing streak after being humiliatingly bowled out for 75 against RCB, who chased the target in just 6.3 overs. For DC, a loss here could be a near-fatal blow to their playoff hopes. crictracker
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Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 |
| RR Wins | 15 |
| DC Wins | 15 |
| Last Match | April 16, 2025 (DC won via Super Over) |
A perfectly level rivalry — making Friday’s clash even more compelling.
Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has historically produced balanced surfaces. However, the first IPL 2026 match here saw Sunrisers Hyderabad chase down a 229-run target with five wickets and nine balls to spare — suggesting a batter-friendly track where bowlers will need to be on top of their execution. crictracker
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Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Dasun Shanaka, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punia | Impact: Shubham Dubey
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel (WK), KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar | Impact: T Natarajan
Match Prediction
A concern for RR remains the form of captain Riyan Parag, though a key cameo in the last game could serve as a confidence booster. The middle order also fired in that chase, a great sign heading into the business end of the season. crictracker
With home advantage, superior form, and momentum firmly on their side, Rajasthan Royals are favourites — but a wounded DC with nothing to lose can always be dangerous.
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