Mitchell Starc Returns as Delhi Capitals Face Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Clash
RR vs DC Live Score, IPL 2026: Starc boost for DC ahead of crucial clash with RR
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The Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur, with Mitchell Starc returning from injury to bolster DC's lineup. RR, fresh off a victory against Punjab Kings, aims to capitalize on their momentum and potentially top the points table with a win.
- 01Mitchell Starc returns to play for Delhi Capitals after recovering from a shoulder injury.
- 02Rajasthan Royals recently defeated Punjab Kings, improving their form with two wins in three games.
- 03Delhi Capitals are struggling with a three-match losing streak, including a low of 75 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 04Rajasthan Royals lead the powerplay wicket count with 21, while Delhi Capitals have only secured seven.
- 05The matchup features a key contest between Starc and RR's aggressive opening pair.
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In a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match, the Delhi Capitals (DC) will face off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur. DC welcomes back Mitchell Starc, who has been sidelined for over three months due to a shoulder injury. His return is timely as DC seeks to end a three-match losing streak, including a dismal performance where they were bowled out for just 75 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Meanwhile, RR is riding high after a recent victory against Punjab Kings, where they chased down 223 runs to hand PBKS their first defeat of the season. With two wins in their last three matches, RR has a chance to top the points table depending on other match outcomes. Starc's duel with RR's explosive opening pair, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, is anticipated to be a highlight of the match.
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The return of Mitchell Starc could significantly improve DC's bowling attack, which has struggled this season, potentially changing their fortunes in upcoming matches.
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