“Everything has its turn: after some brainfade run outs, Delhi Capitals staged an unlikely comeback in the Super Over thanks to Mitchell Starc’s brilliant blockhole bowling in the Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard.”
Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal kept RR in contention until an uncalled-for run-out from Samson and Dhruv Jurel left DC needing just 12 runs off two balls for victory off two deliveries – leaving just two deliveries remaining before Starc made his move with five pinpoint yorkers to push this contest into Super Over mode.
| Date | Match | Score (DC) | Score (RR) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16‑Apr‑2025 | DC vs RR – IPL 2025 | 188/5 (20) | 188/4 (20) | Match tied; DC won Super Over (ESPN) |
| 07‑May‑2024 | DC vs RR – IPL 2024 | 221/8 (20) | 201/8 (20) | DC won by 20 runs (Reddit) |
| 28‑Mar‑2024 | RR vs DC – IPL 2024 | 173/5 (20) | 185/5 (20) | RR won by 12 runs (NDTV Sports) |
| 08‑Apr‑2023 | RR vs DC – IPL 2023 | 142/9 (20) | 199/4 (20) | RR won by 57 runs (Sportskeeda) |
| 11‑May‑2022 | DC vs RR – IPL 2022 | 161/2 (20) | 160/6 (20) | DC won by 8 wickets (Sportskeeda) |
RR vs DC Head-to-Head Record
RR and DC have played 29 matches against one another in the IPL, with RR leading their rivalry by winning 16 out of 15 contests compared to DC’s 15.
No game between these teams has ended without some form of result; their last encounter saw RR win by 20 runs after scoring 221 runs through an innings that included half-centuries from Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel before DC were dismissed for just 201, only Sanju Samson managing one run before being dismissed at bat.
The Royals have had great success against DC this season, winning three out of their four meetings while losing only once.
Jos Buttler scored an unbeaten 116 against them at Wankhede Stadium while Shane Watson contributed with 2-24 bowling figures for an eight-wicket victory at SMS Stadium Jaipur.
Delhi Capitals have had an ineffective start to this campaign despite possessing an explosive bowling attack, yet are yet to taste victory this campaign.
Their recent performances suggest they might upset Rajasthan Royals and make for an exciting clash as both teams look to improve their current standings in order to determine their fate in the league table.
Fans should expect an electric atmosphere at Sawai Mansingh Stadium as both teams vie to be crowned champions of IPL 2025 at 10:30 pm IST on April 19. Stay tuned with Hotstar as all the action happens live!
RR vs DC Matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
After suffering two consecutive defeats against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Delhi Capitals returned to winning ways in an exciting match by 15 runs against them at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Jos Buttler’s brilliant 116-ball innings was key, while Prasidh Krishna produced some brilliant bowling. DC won 5 out of 7 games against RR while recording their inaugural Super Over win of this season.
DC got off to an unsuccessful start as they lost Jake Fraser-McGurk and Karun Nair early, before Abishek Porel and KL Rahul put together an encouraging 51-run stand to give some stability before Rahul fell for 38 off 32 balls off Wanindu Hasaranga caught at deep midwicket by Riyan Parag.
However Tristan Stubbs kept his cool during this critical chase by scoring an unbeaten 34 off 28 balls before Hetmyer ran him out in the final over.
With nine needed off the last over and six wickets still intact, it seemed certain that RR would win easily. However, Mitchell Starc changed all that by bowling five pinpoint yorkers to stop RR’s run-chase attempt and send Dhruv Jurel only managing one off his last delivery; Starc then brought about his first Super Over of the season bringing about victory for RR in extra overs.
Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal were both run out, leaving just 12 runs to defend against four balls from DC in four overs. DC quickly took control in their next over with two boundaries to bring about a tiebreaker and win the match by two wickets.
Prior to that time, the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) wrote to BCCI and IPL officials, asserting that Sawai Mansingh Stadium is safe to host IPL matches; indeed it has already done so without any security lapses or issues surfacing during these games.
They pointed to the large turnout at recent Vijay Hazare Trophy matches held in Jaipur as evidence of capacity and preparation of this stadium; furthermore they stated they would address any security concerns in collaboration with all stakeholders; signing their letter was DD Kumawat, chairman of an ad-hoc committee commissioned specifically to investigate this matter.
RR vs DC Matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
As part of the Indian Premier League since 2008, both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals have taken part in 30 matches against each other since its inaugural edition.
Chennai Super Kings holds an edge against DC in terms of head-to-head record; winning 19 out of 30 matches between them. But recent performances suggest otherwise; both CSK and DC have won seven matches each out of 14 while losing seven times overall over this span.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Uppal in Hyderabad is an outstanding T20 International venue. Its pitches have proven equally effective at accommodating batsmen and bowlers; moreover, their batting-friendly nature makes this stadium perfect for teams looking to score big runs.
Last time RR and DC met at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, an exciting contest ensued between both teams. Jos Buttler’s 116 off 61 balls and Shane Watson’s two wickets helped RR win by nine wickets; this remains their largest win against DC there to date and saw the inaugural Super Over at T20I level; both sides will look to regain the lead in their upcoming clash.
RR vs DC Matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals have both suffered consecutive defeats, making this high-octane match all the more crucial for both teams to regain momentum.
DC suffered defeat against Mumbai Indians while RR succumbed to a last-ball collapse against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
DC are strengthened by Faf du Plessis’ return and Tilak Varma joining their ranks – although both have plenty of match winners available.
DC pulled off an incredible 20-run victory at their last meeting. Batting first, they amassed 221 runs batting first with half centuries from Abhishek Porel and Jake Fraser-McGurk ensuring victory for DC.
Even with unbeaten 86 from Sanju Samson for RR bowlers could not contain DC’s innings; ultimately falling short of meeting target.
DC started off well, reaching 68/0 in the powerplay. Unfortunately, Karn Sharma’s dismissal triggered a collapse and they fell 12 runs short of their target.
Ryan Rickelton and Surykaumar Yadav played key roles but their middle order’s failure left them trailing by 13 runs with just two overs to play.
RR’s chase began well, with Jaiswal and Samson starting off quickly before tragedy struck. Jaiswal missed a cut and was struck on the helmet by Kuldeep Yadav’s delivery, suffering serious head trauma before having to be carried off on a stretcher. Additionally, Sanju Samson ran himself out attempting to cut Kuldeep Yadav deliveries earlier.
The Capitals and RR will face off at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium for their upcoming match, looking to break their poor form and return to the top four of the table.
Capitals currently sit fifth with six wins out of eight matches while RR are currently eighth with four victories and four defeats from eight matches played. Both squads currently lack key players which makes it interesting to witness how both manage without their star players.
