Delhi Capitals Achieve Historic IPL Chase Against Rajasthan Royals
IPL 2026 Points Table: Rahul, Nissanka Power DC's Stunning Chase Over RR
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Delhi Capitals secured their highest-ever chase in Indian Premier League (IPL) history by defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Key contributions from KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka helped DC chase down a target of 226 runs, marking a significant turnaround after three consecutive defeats.
- 01Delhi Capitals achieved their highest-ever chase in IPL history.
- 02KL Rahul scored 75 runs off 40 balls, and Pathum Nissanka added 62 off 33.
- 03DC chased down Rajasthan Royals' total of 225 runs with seven wickets in hand.
- 04Riyan Parag led RR with a strong performance, scoring 90 runs.
- 05Delhi Capitals climbed to sixth place in the IPL 2026 points table.
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On May 1, 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) made history by completing their highest-ever chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL), defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The match saw KL Rahul score 75 runs off 40 balls and Pathum Nissanka contributing 62 runs off 33 balls, forming a solid 110-run opening partnership. DC chased down RR's total of 225 runs with five balls to spare, showcasing a strong batting performance. Nitish Rana supported the chase with a quick 33 runs, while Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma finished the game with an unbeaten partnership. Earlier, RR captain Riyan Parag scored 90 runs off 50 balls, helping his team recover after losing both openers early. The victory propelled DC to eight points from nine matches, placing them sixth in the IPL 2026 points table, while RR remained fourth with 12 points from ten matches.
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This victory boosts the morale of the Delhi Capitals and their fans, indicating a potential turnaround in their season.
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