DC vs RR Prediction: IPL 2026 Match 62 Preview & Winning Team
Delhi Capitals (DC) kept their IPL 2026 playoff dreams alive with a convincing win over Punjab in their last outing. Led by Axar Patel, the Capitals now need two more victories and a bit of luck with other results to secure a top-four finish. Their journey begins on Sunday night against a rejuvenated Rajasthan Royals (RR) side at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Rajasthan Royals, after a long break, will be eager to welcome back their regular skipper. However, the former champions have stumbled in their last two games, sliding to fifth place in the standings. Both teams are under immense pressure, making this one of the most crucial matches of the season.
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Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 62
- Date and Time: 17th May, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar App & Website
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
This is the final game of the season at this iconic venue. The trend in recent matches has heavily favored the team chasing. Bowling first appears to be the winning strategy, as batting first has often led to early struggles. The pitch offers good carry for pace bowlers, while stroke-makers will relish the ball coming onto the bat. With two star-studded lineups, fans can expect a thrilling contest between bat and ball.
DC vs RR Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 31
- DC Wins: 16
- RR Wins: 15
Predicted Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Mitchell Starc, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferriera, Ravindra Jadeja, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanka, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Yash Raj Punja
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Predicted Best Performers
Best Batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Delhi fans will be eagerly waiting to see the young batting sensation in action. Sooryavanshi has enjoyed another phenomenal season with the bat and will be desperate to shine in the final three league games to help his team qualify. With the small boundary sizes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the 15-year-old prodigy is expected to play a big knock.
Best Bowler: Mitchell Starc
The veteran Australian seamer may have arrived late in the tournament, but his inclusion has already made an impact. Starc will be motivated to give the home crowd something to cheer about with his express pace. Watch out for his duel against RR’s two most dangerous batters in the powerplay overs.
Who Will Win the DC vs RR Match 62?
Despite losing their last game, the Rajasthan Royals hold a slight edge over Delhi. The batting form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, combined with the lethal bowling of Jofra Archer, gives the visiting side a much-needed arsenal against a struggling Capitals lineup. Expect a closely fought contest, but RR might just cross the line.
