KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, and Nitish Rana guided Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL 2026 match. Chasing a challenging 226-run target set by RR, Delhi started strongly, reaching 49 without loss in four overs, capitalizing on a quick start.
Pathum Nissanka played aggressively, scoring 30 runs from pulls and flicks in his half-century, propelling Delhi past 70 in the Power-play. KL Rahul provided crucial support before accelerating, particularly targeting RR’s key bowler Ravi Bishnoi, helping Delhi cruise at 108 for no loss by the ninth over.
Nissanka’s quick 52 off 26 balls slowed down as the field spread, eventually getting out at 110 for 1. Rahul continued the momentum, reaching his fifty in 27 balls and maintaining a controlled asking rate. Nitish Rana’s brisk 33 off 16 balls further solidified Delhi’s position, needing only 60 runs off the last 10 overs for victory.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag’s impressive 90 off 50 balls, posted a competitive total. Despite early setbacks, Parag and Dhruv Jurel’s partnership rebuilt RR’s innings, with Parag accelerating to push RR to 166 for 3 in 16 overs. Mitchell Starc’s crucial wickets slowed RR down, but a late surge from Donovan Ferreira helped them reach 225 for 6.
In the chase, DC faced a tense moment losing key batters but Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma ensured a smooth finish, securing a comfortable seven-wicket win over RR.
