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Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet in the 43rd match of IPL 2026. The game will be played on 1st May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

RR are fourth in the table with six wins and three defeats, while DC are seventh with three wins in eight matches.

RR defeated the Punjab Kings by six wickets in their last game. It was a confidence-boosting win as the middle order played a key role alongside the openers. Donovan Ferreira (52* runs) and Shubham Dubey (31* runs) saw their side over the line after a strong start from Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 runs) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (43 runs). Riyan Parag also showed some glimpses of form. 

Jofra Archer is breathing fire with the new ball, making the batters. Nandre Burger has been very expensive in the last few games, but his ceiling is high. Brijesh Sharma has shown glimpses, while Yash Raj Punja showed a lot of promise against a hard-hitting PBKS lineup. The Royals will need the bowling unit and the likes of skipper Riyan Parag to step up if they are to continue winning.

Meanwhile, the DC got bowled out for just 75 runs in their last game against RCB in what was a huge dent to their playoff chances. KL Rahul has been in good form while Nitish Rana has scored runs, but there is a lack of consistency elsehwere. Also, the bowling has been ineffective, with more needed from Kuldeep Yadav and T Natarajan in particular.

Mitchell Starc is available for this match, and it will be a big boost for the Capitals, who desperately need a lift. They’ll have to play as a team if they are to keep their playoffs chances alive.

Match Details

IPL 2026 43rd Match: RR vs DC Probable Playing XIIs

The Royals are expected to be unchanged but Adam Milne may replace Nandre Burger.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Donovan Ferreira, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Dasun Shanaka, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Yash Raj Punja, 10. Brijesh Sharma, 11. Nandre Burger 

Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey

Mitchell Starc should replace Dushmantha Chameera, and there are chances that Karun Nair may replace Sahil Parakh.

Delhi Capitals: 1. KL Rahul (wk), 2. Sahil Parakh/Karun Nair, 3. Nitish Rana, 4. Sameer Rizvi, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Kyle Jamieson, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. T Natarajan

Impact Sub: Vipraj Nigam/Mukesh Kumar

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur Pitch Report and Weather

SRH chased down 228 runs quite easily in the only game played at Jaipur this season. The ball was coming onto the bat nicely, allowing the batters to play their shots with confidence.

However, there was movement and bounce on offer with the new ball, and the cutters were gripping for the pacers. A high-scoring wicket is expected for this game. Teams will prefer chasing. 

It will be a very hot day with the temperature being around 37 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. Humidity will be around 25-30%, so dew may not prove to be a factor.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs DC: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Dhurv Jurel has been a little hot and cold after his great start to the tournament. He has 248 runs at an average of 31 and has struck at 153.08, including three fifties to his name. Jurel will be a top fantasy pick, as, except for Mitchell Starc, no other DC bowler seems to trouble him.
• KL Rahul has 358 runs, including a century and a couple of fifties in this IPL. He’ll look to bat positively in the powerplay, but he’ll have to be cautious against Jofra Archer. Rahul is the best batter for the Capitals and will be a good C/VC choice.

Key batter picks: 

• Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 51 runs in the last match – his third fifty of this season. It’s a good sign for the Royals going forward. Jaiswal’s amongst the best openers in the league and will be a top C/VC option as well.
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has a strike rate of 238.09 for his 400 runs in nine matches at an average of 44.44. SPODA AI predictive analysis gives Sooryavanshi a 66.67% chance of making a 30+ score today – the highest probability of any player (KL Rahul is next with 49.65%, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal at 49.33%).

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Axar Patel will be a key with the ball in this game, as RR has three right-hand batters, and his batting will be useful against their wrist spinners and Ravindra Jadeja. He hasn’t bee at his best this season, but he’s a quality player, and you should back him for this match. 
• Donovan Ferreira has two fifties for his 182 runs in IPL 2026. He can bowl off-spin if needed and is a gun in the field. Ferreira is a key batter for the Royals at number 5, and he’s looking in great touch as well. 

Key bowler picks: 

• Jofra Archer has 14 wickets in nine games so far, nine of which have come in the powerplay. Archer will be a good C/VC pick too considering Delhi’s struggles at the top except for KL Rahul. He has a 37.41% probability of taking 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
• Mitchell Starc will be available for this game. His battle against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be the most exciting part of this match. Starc can swing the new ball and pick up wickets in clusters upfront. He will be a must in your fantasy teams.
• Kyle Jamieson was a little expensive in the last game, but he picked up a wicket and scored some runs with the bat as well. He will play a key role for the Capitals alongside Starc, bowling with the new ball. You should back in in your fantasy teams.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Nitish Rana.
• Tristan Stubbs.
• David Miller.
• Brijesh Sharma (bowl first).

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head to Head: 30 matches, RR 15, and DC 15.
• Nitish Rana vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 9 runs, 2 dismissals in 13 deliveries.
• KL Rahul vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 90 runs, 1 dismissal in 61 deliveries.
• David Miller vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 9 runs, 1 dismissal in 15 deliveries.
• Riyan Parag vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 36 runs, 2 dismissals in 39 deliveries.

IPL 2026 43rd Match: RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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IPL 2026 43rd Match: RR vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win?

Delhi Capitals have struggled, especially with their bowling. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have an in-form top order, and their middle order won the game in the last match.

Apart from Archer, their bowling also looks shaky with only one or two others chipping in consistently. Overall, though, they have the upper hand over DC.

Rajasthan Royals to win.

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