Delhi Capitals secure victory over Rajasthan Royals in final home fixture
The Delhi Capitals concluded their Indian Premier League 2026 home campaign with a win against the Rajasthan Royals, leveraging a strong bowling performance to defend a target set by their opponents.
Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals in their final Indian Premier League 2026 home match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, May 17. The victory concludes the Capitals’ home season, with the team successfully navigating a contest that saw them elect to bowl first after winning the toss.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel led a disciplined bowling attack that restricted the Rajasthan Royals to a total of less than 200 runs. The Royals, captained by Riyan Parag, began their innings with momentum, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reaching the vicinity of a half-century before the Capitals’ bowlers tightened their grip and claimed wickets in quick succession to halt the scoring rate.
The Delhi Capitals playing XI featured a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, including KL Rahul, David Miller, and Mitchell Starc. The team’s strategy to bowl first paid off, as they managed to contain the Royals’ batting lineup effectively, setting the stage for a successful run chase to seal the result.
Rajasthan Royals fielded a strong lineup led by Riyan Parag, with key contributors including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jofra Archer. Despite early aggression from the top order, the Royals were unable to cross the 200-run mark, a threshold that ultimately proved insurmountable against the Capitals’ disciplined fielding and bowling unit.
The match was officiated by on-field umpires Amit Rana and Keyur Kelkar, with Jayaraman Madanagopal serving as the third umpire and Tony Ematty as the fourth. Daniel Manohar acted as the match referee for the contest, which was broadcast live in India on JioHotstar and available on various international platforms including Willow TV and CricLife Max.
The result marks the end of the Delhi Capitals’ home fixtures for the IPL 2026 season. The team’s ability to restrict the opposition to a sub-200 score highlights the effectiveness of their bowling attack in home conditions, providing a fitting conclusion to their campaign at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The match also featured players such as Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, Mukesh Kumar, Madhav Tiwari, T Vijay, and Lungi Ngidi for the Capitals, while the Royals included Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, and Yash Raj Punja in their squad.
