DC vs RR Match 62 Highlights: Delhi Capitals Chase Down 194 to Defeat Rajasthan Royals
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi witnessed an absolute run-fest as the Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a spectacular run-chase against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 62 of IPL 2026.
Powered by an explosive opening partnership between KL Rahul and Abishek Porel, and anchored by a disciplined bowling comeback led by Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capitals registered a resounding victory to keep their playoff ambitions soaring high.
Rajasthan Royals, despite putting up a competitive total on the board, fell short as the DC batsmen collective tore through their bowling attack from the very first over.
The First Innings: Royals Set A Formidable Target
Earlier in the evening, Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first, expecting the dew factor to play a role later in the night. Rajasthan Royals got off to a flyer, courtesy of young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The teenager took the Delhi bowling attack to the cleaners, smashing a rapid 46 off just 21 balls. He and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave the Royals a dream start, maintaining a run rate well over ten runs per over in the powerplay.
Following the dismissal of the openers, skipper Riyan Parag and wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel took absolute control of the middle overs. Both batsmen hit well-crafted half-centuries, balancing aggression with smart strike rotation.
At 150 for 2 in the 15th over, the Royals looked on course for a total well beyond 210. However, the experience of Australian speedster Mitchell Starc turned the tide. Starc returned for his final spell and triggered a dramatic batting collapse, picking up four crucial wickets, including the well-set Parag. Lungi Ngidi and Madhav Tiwari chipped in beautifully, restricting Rajasthan to 193 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.
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Rajasthan Royals Innings Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c Starc b Ngidi | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | c Miller b Tiwari | 46 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 219.04 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | lbw b Ngidi | 53 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 132.50 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | c Patel b Starc | 51 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 196.15 |
| Donovan Ferreira | b Starc | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.88 |
| Ravi Singh | c Porel b Starc | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shubham Dubey | run out (Axar) | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Yash Punja | b Starc | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Jofra Archer | not out | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Extras (b 1, lb 4, w 4) | 9 | |||||
| Total Score (20 overs, RR: 9.65) | 193/8 | |||||
| Delhi Capitals Bowlers | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4.0 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 10.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Axar Patel | 4.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 |
The Chase: Capitals Outclass the Royals’ Attack
Chasing a challenging target of 194, Delhi Capitals came out with a clear tactical plan: exploit the powerplay overs completely. Openers KL Rahul and Abishek Porel did exactly that. Porel played the role of the primary aggressor early on, hitting boundaries at will against the likes of Jofra Archer and Brijesh Sharma. KL Rahul anchored smoothly from the other end before opening up his arms against the spinners.
The duo put up a flawless, blistering 110-run opening stand that broke the back of the chase. Porel missed out on a well-deserved century, falling for a brilliant 74 off 42 balls. However, Tristan Stubbs joined KL Rahul in the middle and kept the momentum completely unhindered.
Rahul played a captain’s knock, finishing unbeaten on 82 to shepherd his team across the finishing line with ample balls to spare. The Rajasthan bowlers looked devoid of ideas on a flat pitch as the home team celebrated a thoroughly clinical victory.
Conclusion:
Ultimately, Match 62 belonged entirely to the clinical execution of the Delhi Capitals. While the Rajasthan Royals showed incredible batting flair during the middle patch of their innings, their inability to sustain the momentum at the back end proved very costly.
Mitchell Starc’s masterful four-wicket haul pulled the breaks on Rajasthan’s acceleration, bringing a massive psychological advantage to the Delhi dugout.
When it came to the chase, Delhi’s openers completely neutralised the Royals’ bowling unit with a mixture of raw power and elegant placement. This comprehensive 9-wicket victory gives Delhi Capitals a crucial boost in their net run rate, shaking up the IPL 2026 points table as the race to the playoffs reaches its peak intensity.
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