
Rajasthan Royals fall short as Delhi Capitals secure IPL 2026 victory
The Royals collapsed from 162/2 to 193/8, allowing Delhi Capitals to chase down the target comfortably with half-centuries from KL Rahul and Abhisek Porel.
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The Royals collapsed from 162/2 to 193/8, allowing Delhi Capitals to chase down the target comfortably with half-centuries from KL Rahul and Abhisek Porel.





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