Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, Match Scorecard 62nd Match at Delhi 17 May 2026
Match 62 of Indian Premier League 2026 Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals was a high-scoring thriller played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. It was an encounter that saw blistering batting, aggressive stroke play, and pressure-filled moments for the fans. Delhi Capitals successfully chased down a stiff target of 194, winning the match by five wickets with four balls to spare.
Opting to bat first, Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 193 runs in their 20 overs at the cost of 8 wickets. It was a fine innings from Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag for RR, but it also propelled the start done by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Delhi Capitals chased down 223 with such confidence in reply. Axar Patel and Ashutosh Sharma further consolidated with a few more boundaries before they went away, making the target seem trivial once KL Rahul and Abishek Porel had set up a stable platform beforehand.
This match served the fans everything a T20 wants—boundaries, wickets, partnerships, pressure moments and jaw-dropping finishes.
Match Information
| Match | DC vs RR, 62nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 17 May 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | KL Rahul |
| Umpires | Keyur Kelkar, Amit Rana |
| Third Umpire | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Match Referee | Daniel Manohar |
Rajasthan Royals Innings Summary
Rajasthan Royals things started aggressively after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the powerplay. In a brave knock from beyond the other end, young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finished unbeaten on 46 off just 21 deliveries. Rajasthan had an explosive start in the power play thanks to his innings.
Dhruv Jurel then managed the middle overs perfectly. He scored a sensible innings of 53 runs off 40 balls. To accompany him, Riyan Parag lent perfect support with a captain’s knock of 51 runs off just 26 balls. Jurel’s and Parag’s partnership took Rajasthan Royals past the 190-run barrier.
But Rajasthan suffered a couple of quick wickets towards the death overs Mitchell Starc bowled exceptionally well in the last overs and did not let RR score 200 runs.
Rajasthan Royals Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 46 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 219.05 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 53 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 132.50 |
| Riyan Parag | 51 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 196.15 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ravi Singh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Shubham Dubey | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Adam Milne | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras
8 Runs
Total
193/8 in 20 Overs
Delhi Capitals Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 40 | 4 | 10.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Tripurana Vijay | 2 | 29 | 0 | 14.50 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 2 | 40 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Madhav Tiwari | 4 | 27 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 31 | 0 | 7.80 |
The star bowler for Delhi Capitals was Mitchell Starc. He bowled extremely well and picked up four vital wickets in a pressured situation. After that, Lungi Ngidi also bowled really well and took two important wickets.
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Rajasthan Royals Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 19-1 | 1.5 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 89-2 | 7.3 |
| Riyan Parag | 161-3 | 14.2 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 161-4 | 14.3 |
| Ravi Singh | 165-5 | 14.5 |
| Shubham Dubey | 173-6 | 16.5 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 187-7 | 18.5 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 191-8 | 19.4 |
Delhi Capitals Chase Review
Delhi Capitals started their chase on a bright note as they sent Abishek Porel for a few runs from the onset. He made 51 off 31 balls playing some great shots all around the ground. Bristol’s fast batting put pressure on Rajasthan’s bowlers.
KL Rahul was masterfully anchoring the innings. He looked composed and displayed smartness under pressure. Rahul made 56 of the required runs off 42 deliveries, building partnerships along the way.
Rajasthan Royals attempted to stage a comeback by following two wickets in the middle overs. Jofra Archer bowled with decent pace and also took two wickets. Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel, however, made a quick unbeaten 34 off just 18 balls.
Ashutosh Sharma turned the game on its head with his big hitting in the death overs. He blasted 18 runs off just 5 balls and guided Delhi Capitals to a comfortable win in 19.2 overs.
Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abishek Porel | 51 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 164.52 |
| KL Rahul | 56 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 133.33 |
| Sahil Parakh | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Axar Patel | 34* | 18 | 2 | 2 | 188.89 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| David Miller | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 18* | 5 | 1 | 2 | 360.00 |
Extras
16 Runs
Total
197/5 in 19.2 Overs
Rajasthan Royals Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 35 | 2 | 8.80 |
| Adam Milne | 3.2 | 41 | 0 | 12.30 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 4 | 44 | 2 | 11.00 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 29 | 1 | 9.70 |
| Yash Raj Punja | 4 | 29 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
Jofra Archer was good with the ball taking 2 wickets but inconsistency from others during the death overs led to Rajasthan bowlers conceding too many runs.
Delhi Capitals Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Abishek Porel | 105-1 | 10.1 |
| Sahil Parakh | 122-2 | 12.3 |
| KL Rahul | 133-3 | 14.3 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 153-4 | 16.2 |
| David Miller | 175-5 | 18.1 |
Key Moments of the Match
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Explosive Start
The young batter played fearless powerplay cricket and gave Rajasthan Royals a brisk start. He came out and took the bowlers by the scruff of their necks right from the start.
Mitchell Starc’s Match-Changing Spell
Starc’s experience was very significant in the death overs. He took four wickets and stopped Rajasthan Royals from going over the 200-run mark.
KL Rahul’s Calm Leadership
KL Rahul paced the chase beautifully. He played smartly, rotated strike when required, and exploded.
Ashutosh Sharma’s Finishing Power
Ashutosh Sharma scored one of the quickest innings of the match. Delhi Capitals were not bearing the pressure only because of this late hitting by him.
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Best Performers of the Match
Best Batter – KL Rahul
KL Rahul scored 56 runs and led Delhi Capitals through the toughest patches of middle overs. His knock steadied the chase.
Best Bowler – Mitchell Starc
This time Mitchell Starc did what he does best and held under pressure to take four wickets. One of the key factors in Delhi’s win was his bowling.
Best Partnership
The chase got underway with a partnership between Abishek Porel and KL Rahul that completely changed the dynamic of that chase.
Match Highlights
- Rajasthan Royals scored 193 runs in 20 overs.
- Dhruv Jurel scored a brilliant half-century.
- Riyan Parag smashed 51 runs from only 26 balls.
- Mitchell Starc took 4 wickets for Delhi Capitals.
- KL Rahul scored 56 runs during the chase.
- Abishek Porel completed a quick fifty.
- Axar Patel remained unbeaten and finished strongly.
- Delhi Capitals won the match by 5 wickets.
What This Win Means for Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals: This is the key victory for owners in IPL 2026. It was a display of batting depth and calm under pressure. The chase was perfectly handled including the middle-order batters and the bowlers had their yesteryear moments in crucial times too.
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At the same time Rajasthan Royals also got a very good match as well, especially in batting. They did play cricket excellently, but their bowlers could not save them with this total during the last overs.
Conclusion
This was a full entertainment package for cricket fans throughout the world as it brings to you the 62nd match, Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, live in Delhi on 17 May 2026. The teams went for attacking cricket and were in the battle until the end. Rajasthan Royals put a solid total on the board, but Delhi Capitals chased down the target easily with some clever batting and brute force in the death overs.
With KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, Abishek Porel, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag taking center stage. Even as the contest highlighted the IPL’s continued status as one of the greatest T20 leagues in the world.
The game turned out to be as if fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium had an evening filled with boundaries, wickets, pressure moments, and action aplenty.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals 62nd Match of IPL 2026?
Answer: Delhi Capitals won the match by 5 wickets.
Q2. Where was the DC vs RR 62nd match played?
Answer: The match was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Q3. Who scored the most runs in the match?
Answer: KL Rahul scored 56 runs for Delhi Capitals.
Q4. Who was the captain of Delhi Capitals?
Answer: Axar Patel was the captain of Delhi Capitals.
Q5. How many balls were remaining when Delhi Capitals won?
Answer: Delhi Capitals won the match with 4 balls remaining.
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