DC vs RR — 17 May 2026 — Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

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Published - 16 May 2026, 09:48 AM | Updated - 17 May 2026, 04:41 PM

📍 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 🕒 07:30 PM IST Star Sports / JioCinema

DC vs RR Quick Verdict

Winner: Delhi Capitals
Win probability: 51%
Best batter: KL Rahul
Best bowler: Mitchell Starc
Toss strategy: Bowl first
Expected score: 157–181

DC vs RR Match Preview: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Full Analysis

IPL — Delhi Capitals take on Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi) on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Delhi Capitals will host Rajasthan Royals in the 62nd match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday (May 17) evening. The Capitals are currently at seventh place on the points table and must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Rajasthan are placed fifth and also in the qualification race.

Delhi Capitals hold a slight advantage because of home conditions. However, Rajasthan Royals have shown better overall balance this season and will aim to strengthen their playoff position with another crucial away victory.

DC vs RR Match Details: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 07:30 PM IST, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — Live Streaming

Match: DC vs RR, Match 62
Series: IPL
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
TV: Star Sports Network

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DC vs RR Toss Update & Impact: Toss Decision and Match Advantage

The toss could play a major role in the clash. Captains may prefer to chase down the target, considering the chasing team advantage so far in the season.

The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing teams have won five of the six completed matches at this venue during IPL 2026, showing a clear advantage for teams batting second.

The surface has also become easier for stroke-making later in the game, especially once the ball loses hardness. Teams chasing have consistently benefited from the quick outfield and shorter boundaries in Delhi this season.

Likely toss call: Bowl first
Par score (1st inns): 157-181

Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Fixture Snapshot

Date	Match	Result
17 May 2026	DC vs RR	Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets
01 May 2026	RR vs DC	Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets

Why DC vs RR Match Matters in IPL 2026 Points Table

League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.

IPL 2026

N/R

PTS

Net RR

Last 5 Matches

Rajasthan Royals

0.027

Opponent	Description	Date
Chennai Super Kings (RR won by 8 wickets)	Match 3	30 Mar 2026
Gujarat Titans (RR won by 6 runs)	Match 9	4 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (RR won by 27 runs)	Match 13	7 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RR won by 6 wickets)	Match 16	10 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 57 runs)	Match 21	13 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 4 wickets)	Match 28	19 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (RR won by 40 runs)	Match 32	22 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 5 wickets)	Match 36	25 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (RR won by 6 wickets)	Match 40	28 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 7 wickets)	Match 43	1 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 77 runs)	Match 52	9 May 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 5 wickets)	Match 62	17 May 2026
Lucknow Super Giants	Match 64	19 May 2026
Mumbai Indians	Match 69	24 May 2026

Delhi Capitals

-0.871

Opponent	Description	Date
Lucknow Super Giants (DC won by 6 wickets)	Match 5	1 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (DC won by 6 wickets)	Match 8	4 Apr 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 1 run)	Match 14	8 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK won by 23 runs)	Match 18	11 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (DC won by 6 wickets)	Match 26	18 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 47 runs)	Match 31	21 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (PBKS won by 6 wickets)	Match 35	25 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets)	Match 39	27 Apr 2026
Rajasthan Royals (DC won by 7 wickets)	Match 43	1 May 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK won by 8 wickets)	Match 48	5 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 8 wickets)	Match 51	8 May 2026
Punjab Kings (DC won by 3 wickets)	Match 55	11 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (DC won by 5 wickets)	Match 62	17 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders	Match 70	24 May 2026

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Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Qualification & Match Impact

Delhi Capitals are currently at seventh on the points table with 10 points from 12 matches. Another defeat would eliminate them from the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals are placed fifth with 12 points from 11 matches and remain firmly in contention for a top-four finish. A victory in Delhi would strengthen their qualification hopes and keep pressure on the teams above them in the standings.

DC vs RR Head-to-Head Record: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Stats

DC WINS 18

Total matches: 33

RR WINS 15

Team totals in IPL when these two have met:

DC totals

High 226

Low 13

RR totals

High 225

Low 11

Last meeting (17 May 2026)

DC 197 v RR 193

DC won

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Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals have shared a closely fought rivalry in IPL history. The Capitals hold a slight edge with 16 victories in 31 meetings, while the Royals have secured 15 wins.

In their last five head-to-head matches, Rajasthan have won three games, while Delhi have claimed two victories. Several recent encounters have gone down to the final overs, including a tied match in IPL 2025 that Delhi Capitals eventually won in the Super Over.

In the most recent meeting earlier this season, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. Rajasthan will now aim to bounce back and level the season battle at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

DC vs RR Team Form: Recent Performance of Delhi Capitals & Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals have struggled for consistency in the IPL 2026, losing three of their last five matches. However, they kept their playoff hopes alive with an important win over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Axar Patel will expect a better performance from his teammates at home.

Rajasthan Royals have also won two of their last five matches and arrive under pressure. Despite the setbacks, they remain firmly in the playoff race. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson continue to lead the batting attack, but the bowling unit needs a stronger response in this crucial away fixture.

DC — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
17 May 2026	DC vs RR	Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets
11 May 2026	PBKS vs DC	Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets
08 May 2026	DC vs KKR	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets
05 May 2026	DC vs CSK	Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets
01 May 2026	RR vs DC	Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets

RR — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
17 May 2026	DC vs RR	Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets
09 May 2026	RR vs GT	Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs
01 May 2026	RR vs DC	Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets
28 Apr 2026	PBKS vs RR	Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
25 Apr 2026	RR vs SRH	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets

DC vs RR Player Stats: Top Performers and Key Numbers

Top Player Stats

(Based on recent match performances)

KL Rahul DC

533 Runs

Vaibhav Suryavanshi RR

486 Runs

Dhruv Jurel RR

367 Runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal RR

327 Runs

Pathum Nissanka DC

278 Runs

Tristan Stubbs DC

275 Runs

Auqib Nabi DC

350.00 SR

Vaibhav Suryavanshi RR

226.83 SR

Madhav Tiwari DC

225.00 SR

Ravi Singh RR

200.00 SR

Tushar Deshpande RR

185.71 SR

Donavon Ferreira RR

176.52 SR

Jofra Archer RR

17 Wkts

Brijesh Sharma RR

11 Wkts

Lungi Ngidi DC

10 Wkts

Axar Patel DC

10 Wkts

Mitchell Starc DC

9 Wkts

Nandre Burger RR

9 Wkts

Ravindra Jadeja RR

7.85 Econ

Axar Patel DC

8.05 Econ

Yash Raj Punja RR

8.25 Econ

Lungi Ngidi DC

8.37 Econ

Madhav Tiwari DC

8.38 Econ

Dushmantha Chameera DC

9.00 Econ

DC vs RR Key Players to Watch Today

DC vs RR Weather Report: Delhi Weather Forecast for Today's Match

Weather

haze

Temp

36.1°C

Humidity

26%

Wind

8.05 km/h

Clouds

Weather impact

Delhi is expected to witness clear and hot conditions. The temperature could remain close to 38°C at the start of the match. Humidity levels are expected to stay low at around 20-30%, while the forecast shows no chance of rain throughout the match.

Moderate winds around 20-23 km/h could assist seamers slightly with the new ball, but the dry conditions should mainly favor batters. Dew is unlikely to play a major role because of the intense heat and low moisture levels.

DC vs RR Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Analysis & Stats

Arun Jaitley Stadium Boundary Dimensions: Square and Straight Length

63 M square boundary and 67 M straight boundary.

63 M 67 M

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Pitch and conditions often shift through the innings; check the full pitch report for trends.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has produced high-scoring contests during IPL 2026. The average first-innings score is around 168 runs this season. Teams have already crossed the 200-run mark multiple times.

Chasing teams have enjoyed a clear advantage in Delhi this season, winning five of the six completed matches at the venue. Gujarat Titans are the only team to successfully defend a total here after beating Delhi Capitals by just one run.

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Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Average Score and Wickets in T20 Matches

Arun Jaitley Stadium · T20

Average score & wickets

5 matches

166

Avg score

Avg wickets

Arun Jaitley Stadium Score Distribution: Low, Medium and High Totals

Score distribution (1st innings)

1 2 2

< 140 140-180 > 180

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Behaviour: Batting vs Bowling Analysis

Pitch Balanced Par 154 - 178 Confidence Medium

Batting-friendly 2 Bowling-friendly 2 Neutral 1

Arun Jaitley Stadium Toss Analysis: Batting First vs Chasing Advantage

No major toss advantage observed from available data.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Records: Highest, Lowest and Defended Scores

Arun Jaitley Stadium · T20

Scoring records

265

Highest team score

Lowest team score

–

Lowest score defended

Arun Jaitley Stadium 1st vs 2nd Innings Stats: Batting and Chasing Analysis

Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

1st Innings 2nd Innings

166 Avg score 169

15 Total 4s (avg) 11

8 Total 6s (avg) 12

7 Wickets (avg) 3

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DC vs RR Playing XI: Predicted Lineups and Team News

Bench

DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Batting impact player: Ashutosh Sharma (Delhi Capitals)/ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

Bowling impact player: Lungi Ngidi (Delhi Capitals)/ Nandre Burger (Rajasthan Royals)

DC vs RR Match Scenarios: How Delhi Capitals or Rajasthan Royals Can Win

Win Probability

DC 60%

RR 40%

Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).

Bat First

DC Advantage

-4%

Chase

DC Advantage

-1%

1st Innings Range: 154 - 178

DC vs RR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's IPL Match?

Delhi Capitals are slight favorites to defeat Rajasthan Royals in this clash. The Capitals are expected to play with freedom as they remain only mathematically alive in the playoff race.

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