The 43rd fixture of the Indian Premier League 2026 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) go up against Delhi Capitals (DC). Rajasthan have been in excellent rhythm this season and carried that momentum into their last outing, where they secured a convincing six-wicket win over Punjab Kings. Punjab set a huge total of 222 runs, but Rajasthan completed the chase in 19.2 overs.
RR vs DC Toss Prediction: Probable Playing XI, Match Prediction for IPL 2026
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Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the innings with a 51, while Donovan Ferreira provided a strong finish with a quick 52. On the bowling front, Yash Raj Punja emerged as the most effective, with figures of two for 41 in his quota of four overs.
In contrast, the Delhi Capitals are coming off a poor run after three consecutive losses. They were bundled out for a mere 75 after opting to bat first, and Bengaluru made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 6.3 overs. Delhi’s innings never got going, as they collapsed early, losing six wickets for only eight runs within the first four overs.
RR vs DC Toss Prediction
Both teams are in contrasting situations as the Rajasthan Royals are looking more stable at the upper half of the table, while the Delhi Capitals are struggling at the lower half. The skipper of DC, Axar Patel, will be looking to win the toss at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium to get some advantage and look to field first, according to our RR vs DC toss prediction today.
RR vs DC Toss History
Just like the usual trend, both teams have preferred to chase after winning the toss in their past 5 matches. But notably, the team batting first has been more successful, as per our RR vs DC toss winner analysis.
According to our today toss prediction, both teams would still be looking to bowl first at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, as the possibility of dew usually influences that decision.
| Match | Date | Toss Winner & Decision | Result | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC vs RR, IPL 2025 | 16 Apr, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals, elected to field first | Match tied (DC won Super Over) | Delhi |
| DC vs RR, IPL 2024 | 07 May, 2024 | Rajasthan Royals, elected to field first | Delhi Capitals won by 20 runs | Delhi |
| RR vs DC, IPL 2024 | 28 Mar, 2024 | Rajasthan Royals, elected to field first | RR won by 12 runs | Jaipur |
| RR vs DC, IPL 2023 | 08 Apr, 2023 | Delhi Capitals, elected to field first | RR won by 57 runs | Guwahati |
| DC vs RR, IPL 2022 | 11 May, 2022 | Delhi Capitals, elected to field first | DC won by 8 wickets | Mumbai |
RR vs DC Team Performance
The Rajasthan Royals are coming off a splendid game in their previous outing as they defeated the table toppers, who were the only side unbeaten in the tournament, while chasing a massive target of 223 runs. The Delhi Capitals got all out at just 75 runs in their last clash against RCB and are placed 7th in the IPL points table with three wins out of eight matches.
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Results Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | W, L, W, L, L | 2 Wins – 3 Losses |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | L, L, L, W, L | 1 Win - 4 Losses |
RR vs DC Today Playing 11 (Probable)
The visiting side, Delhi Capitals, is coming off an embarrassing loss in their last match, as they got bundled out for just 75 runs, and they will make a few changes in their lineup, as Australian stalwart Mitchell Starc is expected to feature for the side, as per our RR vs DC Dream11 prediction.
| Rajasthan Royals Playing 11 | Delhi Capitals Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Sahil Parakh |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | KL Rahul (wk) |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Nitish Rana |
| Riyan Parag (c) | Sameer Rizvi |
| Donovan Ferreira | David Miller |
| Shubham Dubey | Tristan Stubbs |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Axar Patel (c) |
| Dasun Shanaka | Kyle Jamieson |
| Jofra Archer | Mitchell Starc |
| Nandre Burger | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Brijesh Sharma | T Natarajan |
| Impact Player: Yash Punja | Impact Player: Abhishek Porel |
RR vs DC Today Match Winner
Rajasthan Royals look like the stronger side going into today’s match against Delhi Capitals. RR are coming off an impressive win over Punjab Kings. Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have been giving quick starts, while the middle order has done a good job finishing innings. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals have struggled to find consistency this season. They have lost three matches in a row, and their last game exposed issues in both batting and overall valance.
The venue also gives Rajasthan an edge. Matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium are usually high-scoring, and teams often prefer chasing. This suits RR perfectly, as they have already chased down big targets this season. Delhi Capitals might improve as Mitchell Starc returns to the lineup, but overall, they haven’t shown enough consistency so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Delhi Capitals are more likely to win the toss in Match 43 of IPL 2026.
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