In a thrilling match on Friday night, the Delhi Capitals triumphed over the Rajasthan Royals in the 2026 Indian Premier League, successfully chasing down a target of 226 runs. Captain Axar Patel was elated with the team's performance, particularly praising Mitchell Starc, who returned from injury to take 3 wickets in his first match of the season. Starc's early strikes set the tone for the Capitals, who had previously faced defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite Rajasthan's captain Riyan Parag scoring 90 runs, the Capitals' bowlers, including Kyle Jamieson, managed to restrict them effectively. With notable contributions from KL Rahul, who scored 75 runs off 40 balls, and Pathum Nissanka, the Capitals secured victory in 19.1 overs with seven wickets remaining. Axar highlighted the team's excellent execution of their game plan, stating that both batting and bowling departments performed exceptionally well.