DC vs RR Result: Mitchell Starc and KL Rahul Shine as Delhi Capitals Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
The Delhi Capitals refuse to back down! In a high-stakes Match 62 thriller on Sunday, May 17, 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a vital 5-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Chasing a highly competitive 194 under the Kotla floodlights, Delhi completed the chase with 4 balls to spare, finishing on 197/5. This crucial victory keeps Axar Patel’s squad alive in the race for the top four, while putting a massive dent in Rajasthan’s push for a top-two finish.
1. First Innings: The Mitchell Starc Storm
After choosing to bowl first, DC initially faced a massive onslaught from Rajasthan’s young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (46 off 21 balls). However, the defining phase of the first innings belonged to Mitchell Starc.
- The Resistance: Dhruv Jurel anchored the middle order beautifully with a gritty 53 off 40 balls before limping off, guiding RR to a competitive 193/8.
- The Turnaround: Starc completely broke the back of the Royals’ batting lineup in a dramatic 15th over, picking up three wickets in a single over.
- The Scalps: He dismissed a well-set Riyan Parag (51 off 26 balls), Donovan Ferreira (0), and Ravi Singh (4) in rapid succession to finish with exceptional match-winning figures of 4/40.
2. The Chase: Rahul and Porel Lay the Foundation
Delhi’s reply was defined by a magnificent, match-winning 105-run opening partnership that put the chase completely under control.
- The Launchpad: Abishek Porel looked in pristine touch, flashing his way to a fluent 51 off 31 balls (7 fours, 1 six).
- The Anchor: KL Rahul bounced back from a string of low scores with a magnificent, steadying captain’s knock of 56 off 42 balls, clearing the ropes three times.
- The Finish: After Jofra Archer (2/35) and Brijesh Sharma (2/44) triggered a mini-collapse, skipper Axar Patel (34 off 18)* and an explosive Ashutosh Sharma (18 off 5)* finished the job in style, with Ashutosh launching Adam Milne for a massive boundary and a six to close out the 19.2-over chase.
DC vs RR Final Scorecard
| Team | Score | Top Batters | Top Bowlers |
| Rajasthan Royals | 193/8 (20.0 Ovs) | Dhruv Jurel (53), Riyan Parag (51), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (46) | Jofra Archer (2/35), Brijesh Sharma (2/44) |
| Delhi Capitals | 197/5 (19.2 Ovs) | KL Rahul (56), Abishek Porel (51), Axar Patel (34*) | Mitchell Starc (4/40), Lungi Ngidi (2/24), Madhav Tiwari (2/27) |
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets.
Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc (4/40).
3. Updated Points Table & Playoff Race
This result has major ramifications for the IPL 2026 Points Table:
RR Obstacle: Rajasthan Royals remain locked on 12 points at 5th place due to a weaker Net Run Rate, missing a golden opportunity to climb cleanly into the top four alongside RCB.
DC Survival: Delhi climbs to 12 points, keeping their mathematical playoff hopes very much alive ahead of their final league encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the official coin toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
Official tickets are hosted on the District by Zomato platform. Prices range from ₹1,700 to ₹3,150 depending on stand tier availability. Anyone aged two and above requires a valid physical ticket for entry.
Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari is the man in form, coming off a spectacular Player of the Match performance against Punjab Kings where he smashed 18* off 8 balls and picked up critical figures of 2/40.
No. In alignment with strict DDCA security protocols, backpacks, suitcases, and large bags are completely banned. Only exceptionally small ladies’ hand purses are permitted after going through electronic screening.