Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Delhi Capitals won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Rajasthan Royals took on Delhi Capitals on Mar 29, 2026, 02:32 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Delhi Capitals won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 423 runs and 4 wickets fall between Delhi Capitals (214/2 in 20.0 overs) and Rajasthan Royals (209/2 in 20.0 overs).
2. Delhi Capitals Innings Breakdown (214/2)
Batting in the first innings, Delhi Capitals finished on 214/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Delhi Capitals accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Kannur Lokesh Rahul spearheaded the batting effort with 101 runs off 51 balls (including 6 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 198.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Axar Patel, who contributed 100 runs off 61 deliveries, while David Miller added 12 (6b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ravi Bisnoi led the bowling figures with 1/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Jofra Archer (1/54 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rajasthan Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (209/2)
Pursuing a target of 215 runs for victory, Rajasthan Royals recorded 209/2 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.45 runs per over. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the chase for Rajasthan Royals with 121 runs from 64 balls (8 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 189.1), alongside Dhruv Jurel who chipped in with 52 off 38 balls. Defending the total, Lungi Sani Ngidi delivered a key spell of 1/14 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.67, while M.Starc finished with 1/43 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Axar Patel and Kannur Lokesh Rahul (Delhi Capitals), who combined for 144 runs off 80 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Donovan Farera making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals) topped the match rankings with 185.0 total points, followed closely by Yashasvi Jaiswal (168.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kannur Lokesh Rahul.