It doesn’t get more dramatic than this. Match 62 of IPL 2026 brings Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals face-to-face at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium tonight — and the stakes couldn’t be higher for both sides. For DC, it’s now-or-never playoff cricket. For RR, a win tonight could all but seal their top-four berth. You don’t want to miss a ball of this one.
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Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals: Match Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 62, IPL 2026 — DC vs RR |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Live TV | JioStar Network (Star Sports) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
Pitch Report
The Kotla has been among the trickiest batting surfaces in IPL 2026 — low-scoring thrillers have been the norm here. Spinners thrive, but the surface also offers decent carry for pacers. Expect a competitive total in the 165–185 range, with the team that bats smartly likely coming out on top.
Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Meetings | 31 |
| DC Wins | 16 |
| RR Wins | 20 |
| Last Meeting | May 1, 2026 — DC Won |
RR hold the historical edge but Delhi won the most recent encounter. Momentum is very much with DC heading in.
Predicted Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc | Impact: Ashutosh Sharma
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande | Impact: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Note: Riyan Parag is unavailable — Yashasvi Jaiswal captains RR tonight.
For a deep-dive into player stats this season, visit the official IPL stats page at iplt20.com.
Key Players to Watch
KL Rahul (DC) — 477 runs from 12 matches, including a record-breaking individual score by an Indian batter in IPL history. DC’s entire batting gameplan runs through him.
Jofra Archer (RR) — 15 wickets in 11 outings at an economy of 9.12. On a two-paced Kotla track, he could be unplayable.
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Prediction: Who Will Win?
Both camps are evenly matched — CricTracker gives this one a 50-50 split. But a few factors tip the scales slightly in DC’s favour: home ground, a must-win mindset that historically elevates performances, and KL Rahul’s in-form blade.
Our Pick: Delhi Capitals to win by a narrow margin.
FAQs
Q1. Who is captaining Rajasthan Royals in tonight’s match?
With Riyan Parag unavailable, Yashasvi Jaiswal steps up to lead the Royals for this crucial IPL 2026 fixture against Delhi Capitals.
Q2. Can Delhi Capitals still qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs?
Yes, but only just. DC must win both remaining league games and hope other results go their way. A loss tonight ends their season. Track the latest standings on the IPL 2026 Points Table at Technosports.
