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The <\/span>Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/span> are set to host the <\/span>Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/span> in an important Match 62 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, <\/span>May 17<\/span>. This evening clash serves as a high-stakes encounter for each teams because the league stage approaches its final stretch. <\/span><\/p>\n Delhi Capitals return to their home turf knowing they need a clinical performance to construct momentum and salvage pride in front of their home fans. Conversely, the Rajasthan Royals arrive in Recent Delhi trying to bounce back strongly after a heavy 77-run defeat against the Gujarat Titans earlier this month. <\/span><\/p>\n Despite that setback, the Royals have shown commendable tactical depth throughout the season. Having lost their previous encounter against Delhi by 7 wickets on May 1, <\/span>Sanju Samson\u2019s<\/span> men might be highly motivated to settle the rating and secure crucial points to stabilize their playoff positioning.<\/span><\/p>\n The surface on the <\/span>Arun Jaitley Stadium<\/span> has evolved right into a high-scoring track, offering true bounce and a comparatively short boundary clearance that favors aggressive stroke-makers. While the pitch provides initial assistance to fast bowlers throughout the powerplay, it generally flattens out because the match progresses.<\/span><\/p>\n Spinners can find occasional grip throughout the middle overs, but any error in length is severely punished resulting from the fast outfield. The typical first-innings total at this venue ranges between <\/span>185\u2013195<\/span>. Dew is prone to play a significant role, making chasing the popular option after winning the toss.<\/span><\/p>\n Delhi Capitals:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Delhi\u2019s batting unit possesses significant firepower, anchored by the explosive type of <\/span>Pathum Nissanka<\/span> and the leadership of <\/span>KL Rahul<\/span>, who was named Player of the Match of their previous encounter against RR with an excellent 75. The center order is reinforced by the attacking options of <\/span>Tristan Stubbs<\/span> and <\/span>Nitish Rana<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n Their bowling attack relies on the experience of Australian pacer <\/span>Mitchell Starc<\/span> and the left-arm spin of <\/span>Axar Patel<\/span>to contain runs within the death overs.<\/span><\/p>\n Rajasthan Royals:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Royals boast a formidable batting lineup led by the explosive <\/span>Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/span> and the highly consistent <\/span>Riyan Parag<\/span>, who scored an impressive 90 of their last game against Delhi. The lower-middle order relies on the ending capabilities of <\/span>Donovan Ferreira<\/span> and <\/span>Dhruv Jurel<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n On the bowling front, the pace department is led by veteran <\/span>Jofra Archer<\/span> and left-arm quick <\/span>Nandre Burger<\/span>, while <\/span>Ravindra Jadeja<\/span> provides crucial defensive control within the spin department.<\/span><\/p>\n While Delhi Capitals possess the house advantage and the psychological edge from their previous victory, the Rajasthan Royals exhibit a highly balanced squad able to executing under pressure. RR\u2019s deep batting order and the variability of their bowling attack give them a slight mathematical advantage in the event that they can handle the early threat of Mitchell Starc.<\/span><\/p>\n Prediction<\/strong>:<\/span> Rajasthan Royals prone to win<\/span><\/p>\n Delhi Capitals (DC):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan.<\/span><\/p>\n Rajasthan Royals (RR):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sanju Samson (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the most recent cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMatch Details & Live Streaming<\/span><\/h3>\n
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DC vs RR: Head-to-Head Record<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Pitch Report<\/span><\/h3>\n
Team Evaluation<\/span><\/h3>\n
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DC vs RR: Predicted Playing XI<\/span><\/h3>\n
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