Rajasthan Royals Opt to Bat First Against Delhi Capitals in IPL Showdown

In a thrilling IPL match, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bat first against Delhi Capitals. The Royals are coming off a strong victory, while the Capitals are looking to bounce back from a recent defeat. Both captains shared their strategies and lineup changes ahead of the game. Read on for detailed insights into the playing XI and match expectations.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 1, 2026, 19:58 IST

Match Overview

In an exciting Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Friday in Jaipur, Riyan Parag, the captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR), won the toss and chose to bat first against Delhi Capitals (DC).

The Royals recently showcased an impressive performance, handing the Punjab Kings their first defeat of the season in New Chandigarh. Conversely, the Delhi Capitals faced a disappointing loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home just a day prior.

Captains' Insights

"We're opting to bat first," stated Riyan Parag. "The pitch in Jaipur is not its usual self; it appears dry and uneven. We anticipate it will slow down in the second innings. A collective effort is crucial, especially when chasing a target of 228. We aim to deliver a complete performance today. Bishnoi and Shubham are included in the lineup," he added.

"Starc is in the playing XI, while Chameera is out. Pathum is playing, which means David Miller will not feature today. Ashok Sharma is also included, resulting in three changes for us. The pitch looks promising, and we are prepared to chase. Returning to basics is essential, and maintaining a positive mindset is key to turning our fortunes around," remarked Axar Patel, the captain of DC.

Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals' lineup includes: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (w), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, and Brijesh Sharma.

Impact substitutes for Rajasthan Royals: Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Ravi Singh, Yash Raj Punja, and Tushar Deshpande.

Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals' squad features: KL Rahul (w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and T Natarajan.

Impact substitutes for Delhi Capitals: David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, and Auqib Nabi Dar.