Delhi Capitals clash with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025’s Match 32 at Delhi, pitting DC’s batting depth against RR’s spin prowess. Expect a high-scoring thriller with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the charge.
DC vs RR Match Details:
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 32
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date and Time: 16th April 2025, 7:30 PM
Live Coverage Details: Star Sports Network (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals : Match Preview
Under the captaincy of Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals plans to execute their strategy by using their home stadium advantage. The batting line-up of Delhi Capitals strengthens through the match experience of KL Rahul combined with the explosive batting talent of Jake Fraser-McGurk. Their solid middle batting group, enhanced by their all-rounder and spinner line-up, becomes more dangerous when playing on familiar fields.
The Rajasthan Royals, under the leadership of their composed captain, Sanju Samson, bring powerful opposition to the field. Jofra Archer’s blazing pace creates havoc with his deliveries, yet Wanindu Hasaranga serves as the middle overs spin specialist for Rajasthan Royals. The batting strength of Yashasvi Jaiswal combined with Riyan Parag’s renewed form gives Rajasthan Royals the capability to fight against Delhi Capitals’ dominant spin bowlers.
The matchup promises intense competition because both sides possess equally impressive teams and strength in their batting and bowling departments. Whether RR or DC dominates the match will depend on their capability to perform under pressure with the spinners.
Delhi Capitals VS Rajasthan Royals Team Analysis:
Delhi Capitals: After a good run DC had its first defeat in IPL 2025. In the recent match against Mumbai Indians, DC lost the game by 12 runs. Despite Karun Nair‘s knock of 89 runs, DC had three back-to-back run-outs in the ending overs which costed them the game. However, as the team is getting ready to face RR they will hopefully forget the past and bounce back to maintain a good form.
Rajasthan Royals: So far in the tournament, RR faced many ups and downs but it looks like they are back on track. RR returned home after a long time. The game against RCB was played at their home ground for the first in IPL 2025. Due to poor bowling, RR had to face defeat. They know how to tackle problems and get out of it. The game against DC is important for the team to get ahead in the points table as MI, SRH, and CSK are all on the same boat.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats and Records
- Total Matches: 91
- Batting 1st Won: 44
- Batting 2nd Won: 46
- No Result: 1
- Highest Total: 266/7 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
- Lowest Total: 44/2 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals (DLS method)
- Highest Run-chase: 219/6 by Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in 2021
- Lowest Total Defended: 143/8 by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2018
- Average 1st Innings Score: 169
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 153
Delhi Capitals VS Rajasthan Royals : Head-To-Head Record
- Played: 29
- DC: 14
- RR: 15
DC vs MI: Weather and Pitch Report
Fans will benefit from excellent cricket weather coming from Delhi, as the region is expected to experience temperatures between 26 and 30°C under completely dry conditions. The match area will extend without interruptions because moderate dampness affects athlete stamina. Early in the match the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch allows batters to capitalize through its short boundaries while offering even bounce. The pitch growth gradually slows down, which makes it a favorable contest for spinners to step into play. The game should result in a high-scoring encounter, with 180-200 representing an average score.
Delhi Capitals – Rajasthan Royals Key Points
- The Delhi Capitals have won four of their five games in this competition.
- The Delhi Capitals have won seven of the last 11 games between these sides.
- The Rajasthan Royals have lost four of their six games in this competition.
- The Rajasthan Royals have the third-worst net run rate of any side (-0.838).
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction
The Delhi Capitals reeled off four straight wins in a row before getting stopped in their tracks by the Mumbai Indians over the weekend, but they will be determined to get back to the top of the leaderboard in this match.
The Rajasthan Royals have shown glimpses of form this season, but they are still far too inconsistent to start backing with any real confidence just yet. Therefore, Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals prediction is Delhi Capitals wins the match.
DC vs RR Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya
2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru