IPL 2026: RR vs DC clash; Know about pitch report, Jaipur weather
This is a batting pitch, and it will be helpful for the batsmen from the start. However, considering the weather, the batsmen will need to play cautiously in the first three to four overs.
Jaipur: The 43rd match of IPL 2026 is scheduled to be played today between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. This match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. A high-scoring match is expected today.
What about the teams?
Talking about IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals are fourth in the points table. RR have won six out of nine matches. Rajasthan has lost three of its last five matches, but after defeating Punjab Kings in its last match, the team has gained momentum. Delhi Capitals have won three out of eight matches, while DC has lost four of its last five. Delhi is seventh in the points table with six points.
A total of 30 matches have been played between Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals in the history of IPL, out of which Rajasthan has won 15 matches and Delhi has won 15 matches. This is the first match to be played between the two in the current season.
What about the Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report?
The Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals match will be played on pitch number 4 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The last three night matches played here have been high-scoring. However, depending on the weather and pitch conditions, the toss winning captain may decide to bowl first.
This is a batting pitch, and it will be helpful for the batsmen from the start. However, considering the weather, the batsmen will need to play cautiously in the first three to four overs. The team batting first should aim for a score of 210-220, as defending a score below that will be very difficult.
How will be the weather?
The weather in Jaipur is favorable for the match today. Rain is unlikely, although occasional cloud cover is expected. The team batting first will also face challenges from the weather. The temperature is expected to be 39 degrees Celsius between 6 and 7 pm, and winds are expected to blow at speeds of up to 16 kilometers per hour.
Team squad
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Dasun Shanaka, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punia
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel (WK), KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mitchell Starc
