Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals will be out to gain a vital victory in the IPL 2026 playoff race when they meet at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 17.
This will be the second time these two sides have met this season. DC won the previous encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium by seven wickets, chasing 226 as half-centuries by Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul usurped Riyan Parag’s 90.
Ahead of the Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match, here are some key statistics to know:
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals head-to-head
Matches played: 31
Delhi Capitals wins: 15
Rajasthan Royals wins: 15
Tied: 1
MOST RUNS IN DC vs RR MATCHES
| Player | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | HS |
| Ajinkya Rahane (DC/RR) | 611 | 61.1 | 133.4 | 105* |
| Sanju Samson (DC/RR) | 418 | 29.85 | 144.63 | 86 |
| Rishabh Pant (DC) | 400 | 50 | 160.64 | 78* |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 365 | 36.5 | 160.08 | 116 |
| David Warner (DC) | 342 | 48.85 | 126.66 | 77 |
MOST WICKETS IN DC vs RR MATCHES
| Player | Wickets | Average | Economy rate | BBI |
| Amit Mishra (DC) | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3/17 |
| R Ashwin (DC/RR) | 11 | 19.63 | 6.35 | 3/24 |
| Farvez Mahroof (DC) | 11 | 12.63 | 6.04 | 3/34 |
| Jofra Archer (RR) | 10 | 18.3 | 7.89 | 3/19 |
| Trent Boult (DC/RR) | 10 | 26.4 | 9.1 | 3/29 |
Published on May 17, 2026