RR Vs DC, IPL 2026: KL Rahul-Pathum Nissanka Stand Helps Capitals Gun Down 226-Run Target

Delhi Capitals ended their three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in match 43 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday (May 1). The opening duo of KL Rahul (75 off 40 balls) and Pathum Nissanka (62; 33 balls) set up their tall 226-run chase with a 110-run stand. Tristan Stubbs (18 not out) and Ashutosh Sharma (25 not out) then sealed the chase with five balls to spare. Earlier, skipper Riyan Parag returned to form with a 50-ball 90, his first fifty-plus score of this season, while Donovan Ferreira made a quick-fire 47 not out (14 balls) as RR posted a strong 225/6 after opting to bat. Mitchell Starc picked 3/40, including the wicket of Parag on his comeback.

DC won by 7 wickets with 5 balls remaining)
Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs with batting partner Ashutosh Sharm celebrate after wining against Rajasthan Royals during the Indian Premier League cricket match in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bowled out by Delhi Capitals' Kyle Jamieson during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals' Kyle Jamieson celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with teammates during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Riyan Parag Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Dhruv Jurel
Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel with batting partner captain Riyan Parag run between the wickets to score during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Riyan Parag IPL 2026: RR vs DC
Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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IPL 2026: RR vs DC
Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel, right, celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel with teammates during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. | Photo: AP
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Indian Premier League Ravindra Jadeja
Rajasthan Royals' Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Mitchell Starc Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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IPL 2026: DC vs RR Donovan Ferreira
Rajasthan Royals' Donovan Ferreira plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, in Jaipur. | Photo: PTI
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Pathum Nissanka Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals' Pathum Nissanka plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals' Pathum Nissanka with batting partner KL Rahul run between the wickets to score during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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KL Rahul Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul hits a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Delhi Capitals Pathum Nissanka celebrates his fifty runs
Delhi Capitals' Pathum Nissanka celebrates his fifty runs as batting partner KL Rahul looks on during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Delhi Capitals KL Rahul celebrates his fifty runs
Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Nitish Rana Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals' Nitish Rana hits a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Tristan Stubbs Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs with batting partner Ashutosh Sharma give fist touch after scoring runs aduring the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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Ashutosh Sharma Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma celebrates after wining against Rajasthan Royals during the Indian Premier League cricket match in Jaipur, India. | Photo: AP
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