Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2025 winning streak was recently ended, but they will now face the Rajasthan Royals, a squad that has its own problems in the competition.
With just one loss in their last five games, the Capitals are comfortably positioned in second place in the standings. With just four points from six games, RR is now ranked seventh in the league. RR has had a very unpredictable season, losing both of their most recent games.
A newly powerful RCB defeated RR in their most recent match, which was played at home of all places. On a slow surface, RCB’s bowlers ran a fairly tight ship. With a brilliant knock, however, Yashasvi Jaiswal showed that he is beyond all those restraints and gave RR a solid total. In keeping with his recent success, Phil Salt came out firing and ended the pursuit in the powerplay. Devdutt Padikkal completed the chase with two and a half overs remaining after Virat Kohli led the chase with his hundredth T20 fifty.
DC’s run as the only undefeated team in the 2025 IPL came to an end when they fell to MI in their final match in Delhi. Tilak Varma’s fifty and Naman Dhir’s cameo were useful, but Ryan Rickelton and Surykaumar Yadav also made important contributions. Karun Nair, DC’s Impact Player and new No. 3, came out firing, but Deepak Chahar scored on the first ball of the chase. Nair managed to keep DC in the game, but his firing caused a catastrophic collapse. The match finished with three runouts in three deliveries when Karn Sharma ripped through the middle order, sending DC reeling from their first IPL 2025 defeat.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:
First match have been held here in this year’s IPL and in these two innings, the lowest score has been 193.There is no reason this should change. Another 200-plus total is on the cards.
DC vs RR IPL Stats & Records at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi also known as Feroze Shah Kotla previously, has been high scoring in recent times and will likely continue being that way. As a result, chasing may be easier with dew factor also playing a part.
| Matches Played | 91 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 44 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 45 |
| Matches With No Result | 1 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| Average First Innings Score | 172 |
| Highest Team Total | 266 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 219 |
DC vs RR Player Match-ups:
1. Sanju Samson vs Axar Patel
The skipper-vs-skipper match-up in this game will be crucial to both teams’ chances. So far in the IPL, Axar has dismissed Samson just twice for 70 runs at an average of 35. These runs, though, have come off 63 balls, giving Samson a strike rate of 111.11, which is slightly concerning.
2. KL Rahul vs Jofra Archer
After two indifferent outings, Jofra Archer seems to have found his footing in the tournament, but now he will have to run in into the equally in-form KL Rahul. In the IPL so far, Rahul has never been dismissed by Archer and has made 89 runs in 59 balls at a strike rate of 150.84, which makes their clash mouth-watering.
Strategies for DC vs RR:
Delhi Capitals: On a surface expected to be batting-friendly, the in-form KL Rahul will provide the impetus that Delhi’s batting severely needs. His form will be crucial to Delhi’s success with the rest of their top order blowing hot and cold.
Rajasthan Royals: On a flat pitch, RR’s chances will hinge on Yashasvi Jaiswal, arguably the best batter for the side. He returned to form despite a sedated start to the tournament, and now, the Royals will be hopeful for an even improved showing from Jaiswal’s marauding blade.
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