RR vs DC 43rd IPL Match Highlights delivered a high-scoring thriller at the Rajasthan Royals home ground, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where Delhi Capitals chased down 226 with 7 wickets in hand. RR posted 225/6, but DC completed the chase in 19.1 overs, sealing a crucial IPL 2026 win.
RR vs DC IPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The match was widely broadcast across major cricketing regions, with IPL coverage available on official league partners.
- Pakistan: Streaming not available due to regional restrictions.
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar App
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports, Sky Sport NZ, Kayo Sports, Sky Sport Now
- USA & Canada: Willow TV, Willow TV app, Fubo, Sling TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go App, NOW TV
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports, Rabbithole App
- Sri Lanka: ThePapare.com, Dialog TV Go
- Nepal: JioStar Network (India feed), JioHotstar platform
- MENA: CricLife channels via STARZPLAY App, beIN Sports
- Worldwide: Matches also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
The toss at Jaipur went in favor of Rajasthan Royals, who elected to bat first on a surface that looked flat and high-scoring from the outset. The pitch offered little assistance to bowlers, with short boundaries and true bounce encouraging stroke play. However, early movement for new-ball bowlers still kept both teams alert to the importance of the powerplay phase.
RR began explosively but unevenly, losing early wickets including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cheaply. Despite the early setbacks, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag rebuilt the innings with a strong counter-attacking partnership. Parag in particular dominated the middle overs, striking clean boundaries and sixes to keep RR ahead of par score.
The real momentum shift came when Parag accelerated into his half-century and beyond, controlling the innings tempo. His 90 off 50 balls anchored RR’s resurgence after early losses. Ravindra Jadeja added stability in the middle phase, ensuring RR did not collapse despite wickets at intervals. This partnership phase ensured RR crossed the 150-run mark with intent still intact.
As the innings moved into the final five overs, Delhi Capitals struggled to contain the flow of runs. Mitchell Starc’s wickets gave brief control, but Donovan Ferreira’s explosive cameo changed the complexion of the innings. His unbeaten 47 off just 14 balls, featuring six towering sixes, pushed RR to a commanding 225/6. The death overs once again exposed DC’s inconsistency in execution.
In response, Delhi Capitals started their chase with aggressive intent during the powerplay. Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul took full advantage of the field restrictions, racing to 70 runs without loss in six overs. The early momentum immediately put RR’s bowlers under pressure and neutralized the advantage of the big total.
The first major phase of the chase belonged to Nissanka, who hammered a rapid fifty and kept DC ahead of the required rate. KL Rahul supported with controlled aggression, ensuring the chase never stalled. Their 100-run opening stand laid a perfect platform and effectively erased RR’s early wicket-taking opportunities.
The turning point in the match was DC’s sustained dominance through the middle overs. Even after Nissanka’s dismissal, Nitish Rana carried forward the momentum with a quickfire 33, maintaining pressure on RR’s bowling attack. By the time Rahul reached his half-century, DC were firmly in control of the required rate.
Rajasthan Royals attempted to fight back through spin and pace rotation, with Ravindra Jadeja and Tushar Deshpande picking crucial wickets. However, the damage had already been done in the powerplay and early middle overs. Every breakthrough was immediately countered by DC’s deep batting lineup, particularly Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma.
The final phase of the chase saw little resistance as DC needed only a manageable finish rate. Stubbs and Sharma ensured there were no late hiccups, rotating strike efficiently and punishing loose deliveries. The chase was completed in 19.1 overs, sealing a dominant 7-wicket victory with five balls remaining.
Tactically, DC’s superior execution in the powerplay and better adaptability in chasing conditions defined the match. RR’s inability to contain runs in the death overs proved costly despite a strong batting total. The match highlighted the growing importance of early momentum in modern T20 cricket.
Toss Winner
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came during DC’s opening partnership, where Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul’s 100-run stand in under 9 overs completely neutralized RR’s 225 total and set up a controlled chase.
Star Performer / MVP
KL Rahul
KL Rahul was named Player of the Match for his explosive 75 off 40 balls, anchoring DC’s chase and maintaining relentless scoring pressure throughout the innings.
RR vs DC Match Summary
Team | Score |
Rajasthan Royals | 225/6 (20 overs) |
Delhi Capitals | 226/3 (19.1 overs) |
Result | DC won by 7 wickets (5 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | KL Rahul |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | KL Rahul 433 |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Bhuvneshwar Kumar 17 |
RR vs DC Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma
Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
FAQs – Yesterday’s RR vs DC 43rd Match (May 01, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s RR vs DC match?
A1: Yesterday (May 01, 2026), 43rd Match of IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals (226/3 in 19.1 overs) defeated Rajasthan Royals (225/6 in 20 overs) by 7 wickets. RR posted a strong total led by Riyan Parag’s 90, but DC chased it down comfortably.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: KL Rahul was named Player of the Match for his outstanding 75 off 40 balls, which anchored DC’s successful chase.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag top-scored with 90 runs. For Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul led the chase with 75 runs, supported strongly by Pathum Nissanka’s quickfire half-century.
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