Delhi Capitals End Home Losing Streak with Victory Over Rajasthan Royals
Axar’s Delhi Capitals Break Home Jinx With 5-Wicket Win Over Rajasthan Royals At Kotla
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Delhi Capitals secured a much-needed victory, defeating Rajasthan Royals by five wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Axar Patel played a crucial role, scoring 34 runs off 18 balls, while Rahul and Abhishek Porel set a solid foundation with their partnership. The win disrupted Rajasthan's playoff hopes and marked a significant turnaround for the Capitals.
- 01Axar Patel scored an unbeaten 34 runs off 18 balls, leading the Capitals to victory.
- 02Rahul and Abhishek Porel formed a 100-run partnership, with Porel scoring 51 runs off 30 balls.
- 03Mitchell Starc's impressive bowling in the 15th over changed the game's momentum, taking three wickets.
- 04Riyan Parag scored 51 runs for Rajasthan Royals, contributing to a 72-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel.
- 05Delhi Capitals' win ended their five-match losing streak at home during IPL 2026.
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In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi Capitals broke their home losing streak with a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. Chasing a target of 194 runs, the Capitals were off to a strong start with a century partnership between Rahul and Abhishek Porel, who scored 56 and 51 runs, respectively. Despite a minor collapse, Axar Patel stepped up, scoring an unbeaten 34 runs off 18 balls, guiding his team to victory. The match turned in favor of Delhi when Mitchell Starc took three crucial wickets in one over, turning the tide against Rajasthan, who were at 160/2 at one point. Rajasthan's Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel contributed with 51 and 53 runs, but the team fell short of reaching the 200-run mark. This victory not only lifted the spirits of the Delhi fans but also dealt a blow to Rajasthan's playoff ambitions.
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The victory revitalizes Delhi Capitals' season and boosts fan morale, while also impacting Rajasthan Royals' playoff chances.
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