DC chase 226 to beat RR by seven wickets on Starc's IPL return
Mitchell Starc took three for 40 on debut for DC against RR. KL Rahul scored 75 and Pathum Nissanka made 62 in the chase.
Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. RR posted 225 for six in 20 overs. DC chased the target in 19.2 overs, finishing on 226 for three with KL Rahul scoring 75 from 40 balls and Pathum Nissanka making 62 from 33 in a century stand.
Mitchell Starc took three for 40 from four overs on his IPL 2026 return for DC after injury. Riyan Parag top-scored for RR with 90 from 50 balls, Donovan Ferreira hit 47 not out from 14, and Dhruv Jurel scored 42 from 30. Ian Bishop praised Starc's firepower and speeds, ESPNcricinfo reported.
Ambati Rayudu commended KL Rahul's changed mindset after his 26 off nine balls against Ravi Bishnoi, lifting his IPL 2026 strike rate to 185.83, ESPNcricinfo reported. Riyan Parag dismissed critics after the loss and focused on team wins. The result keeps DC in playoff contention.
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