Delhi Capitals pulled off one of the finest chases in Indian Premier League history against Rajasthan Royals on May 1 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
After winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals opted to bat first but suffered an early setback, losing both openers cheaply. Dhruv Jurel and captain Riyan Parag then steadied the innings. Parag led from the front with a superb 90 off 50 balls, striking eight fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 180. Jurel contributed 42, while Donovan Ferreira provided a late surge with an unbeaten 47 off just 14 balls. For Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Starc impressed in his maiden IPL 2026 appearance, picking up 3/40.
In response, Delhi Capitals got off to a flying start with a 110-run opening partnership between Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul. Nissanka scored 62 off 33 balls, including six fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 187.88, while Rahul anchored the chase with 75 off 40 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 187.50.
The finishing touches were applied by Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs, who ensured Delhi Capitals completed a memorable chase. With this victory, Delhi Capitals moved up to sixth place with four wins from nine matches, while Rajasthan Royals remained fourth with six wins from ten games.
Here are the most important stats and milestones from Match 43:
- Riyan Parag reached the milestone of 200 sixes in T20 cricket.
- KL Rahul crossed 8,500 runs in T20s.
- Nitish Rana completed 150 sixes in the IPL.
- This match marked the highest successful run chase for Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League history.
- Most 50+ scores vs Rajasthan Royals in IPL: 8 – KL Rahul (in 18 innings) (joint-most).
- Pathum Nissanka became the fourth player to score a 50+ inside the Powerplay for Delhi Capitals in IPL.
- 70/0 is the second-highest Powerplay total (overs 1-6) for Delhi Capitals against Rajasthan Royals.
- Highest totals for Rajasthan Royals in IPL: 225/6 vs DC, Jaipur, 2026 (1st innings) (fifth-highest overall for RR).
- Donovan Ferreira hit 6 sixes, the joint-most by an RR batter batting at No.6 or lower, alongside Yusuf Pathan (vs DC, 2009).
- Highest scores by an RR captain in IPL: 90 (50) – Riyan Parag vs DC, Jaipur, 2026 (third-highest).
- Most instances of hitting a six off the first ball of an IPL innings: 4 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (most).
- Six off the first ball of an IPL match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs Mitchell Starc (DC), Jaipur, 2026 (fifth instance).
