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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FAQs

Q: Where and what time is the RR vs DC IPL 2026 Match 43 being played?

A: The match is scheduled at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST, live on JioStar channels and the JioHotstar platform.

Q: Who has the head-to-head advantage in RR vs DC clashes?

A: The rivalry is perfectly tied at 15 wins each from 30 matches — with Delhi Capitals winning the most recent encounter in April 2025 via a Super Over.