IPL match today, DC vs RR: Team prediction, head-to-head, Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report, Delhi weather update | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel, right, during a practice session. (PTI Photo)

After a dream start to their IPL 2025 campaign, Delhi Capitals were jolted by a dramatic home defeat against Mumbai Indians. Riding a four-match winning streak, the Axar Patel-led side looked unstoppable until a shocking collapse derailed their 206-run chase on Sunday. Despite Karun Nair’s scintillating 89, DC crumbled from 119/1 to 193 all out, slipping to second on the points table.
They now face a faltering Rajasthan Royals side, who sit eighth with just two wins in six games. The Royals have battled inconsistency all season, with their batting unit misfiring despite flashes of brilliance from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag.
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Delhi’s spin duo — Kuldeep Yadav and youngster Vipraj Nigam — will again be central to their plans, having regularly outfoxed opposition batters. However, Axar Patel’s personal form remains a concern. The all-rounder is yet to pick a wicket in six games and has had little impact with the bat.
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With Faf du Plessis still injured, Nair’s return strengthens a middle order that includes KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, and Ashutosh Sharma. In contrast, the Royals’ bowling lacked bite, with Jofra Archer only just finding rhythm and most others struggling for control.
In a clash of redemption, Delhi will aim to reset their title charge, while Rajasthan desperately seek stability.

DC vs RR: Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report
The square boundaries measure 60m and 66m, with a 72m hit straight down the ground. This is a high-scoring venue, with 235 being the highest total recorded here. The pitch has straw-colored grass and visible cracks — it’s not as flat as usual, but that’s unlikely to impact run-scoring much. Historically, teams batting first have had more success here, so winning the toss should mean opting to bat and setting a big total.

DC vs RR: Playing XI team prediction
Delhi Capitals predicted XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (w), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
DC Impact Sub: Karun Nair
Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
RR Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey
DC vs RR: Squads
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (C), Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ashutosh Sharma, KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira, Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
DC vs RR: Head to Head
Former champions Rajasthan Royals hold a slight edge over Delhi Capitals, having won 15 of their 29 encounters. Delhi aren’t far behind with 14 wins, making this a closely contested rivalry. Both sides come into this clash on the back of defeats in their previous matches, adding extra urgency to bounce back and regain momentum. With little separating them historically, expect a tightly fought contest.
DC vs RR: Weather report
Hazy sunshine and very warm conditions are expected, with temperatures staying in the mid-30s°C throughout the match. The night sky will remain clear, and there’s no rain in the forecast, ensuring uninterrupted play.