Delhi Capitals produced a composed chase under pressure to defeat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium, successfully chasing 194 with four balls to spare.
The win was driven by key batting performances from KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, and a late finishing cameo from Ashutosh Sharma, keeping Delhi Capitals’ slim playoff hopes alive.
Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 193/8 (20 overs)
Rajasthan Royals posted a strong total of 193, powered by:
- Dhruv Jurel – 53
- Riyan Parag – 51
However, their innings was restricted by a brilliant bowling spell from:
- Mitchell Starc – 4/40
- Lungi Ngidi – 2/24
Delhi Capitals Chase – 197/5 (19.2 overs)
Delhi Capitals got off to a blazing start, with KL Rahul anchoring the innings and Abishek Porel attacking from the other end. The pair stitched a massive 105-run partnership, putting DC firmly in control early.
- KL Rahul: 56 (42 balls)
- Abishek Porel: 51 (31 balls)
A brief middle-order wobble saw wickets fall at crucial moments, but the chase was revived by:
- David Miller and Axar Patel contributing useful runs
- Ashutosh Sharma finishing unbeaten with a quick-fire cameo
The match tightened in the final overs, but Ashutosh’s late hitting sealed the win in style.
Key Moments
- DC reached 50 in just 4 overs
- 105-run opening stand between Rahul and Porel
- Starc’s 4-wicket spell kept RR competitive
- Final over pressure eased by Ashutosh Sharma’s finishing shots
- DC chased target with 4 balls remaining
What This Means
- Delhi Capitals climb from 8th to 7th in the table
- Keeps their playoff hopes alive, though still slim
- Rajasthan Royals miss a crucial chance to strengthen their position
Brief Scorecard
RR: 193/8 (20)
Jurel 53, Parag 51
Starc 4/40
DC: 197/5 (19.2)
KL Rahul 56, Porel 51
DC won by 5 wickets