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

In an exciting IPL encounter, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has won the toss and decided to bat first against Delhi Capitals in Jaipur. The Royals are coming off a strong victory against Punjab Kings, while the Capitals are looking to bounce back from a recent defeat. Both teams have made strategic changes to their lineups, aiming for a solid performance. Read on for detailed insights into the match and the playing XI for both teams.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 2, 2026, 02:20 IST

Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals: Match Preview

In Jaipur, Rajasthan, on May 1, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag has won the toss and chosen to bat first in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Friday.

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

“We’re opting to bat first,” Parag stated. “The pitch here isn’t the typical Jaipur surface; it appears a bit dry and uneven. We hope it slows down in the second innings. A collective team effort is crucial, especially when chasing down 228 runs. Everyone is contributing, but we aim to play a complete 40-over match today. Bishnoi is in, and Shubham is also playing,” he added during the toss.

DC captain Axar Patel commented, “Starc is in the lineup, while Chameera is out. Pathum is playing, which means David Miller will not be part of today’s match. Ashok Sharma is included, leading to three changes in our squad. The pitch looks promising, and we’re prepared to chase if needed. It’s vital to return to our fundamentals, stay focused on the present, and maintain a positive attitude and body language.”

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

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

Delhi Capitals Playing XI: KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan.

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