Porl, Exer Help Delhi Capital Post 188/5

DC vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Delhi Capital has set a target of 189 runs for Rajasthan Royals after being sent for batting. Abhishek Poral scored 49 runs, while the cameo of Exer Patel and Triston Stabs helped DC Post 188/5 and scored 77 runs in the last five overs. After the high of the previous match, Karun Nair fell for a duck as it was a run-out. In the match 32 of the Indian Premier League 2025, Rajasthan Royals have opted to bowl first against Delhi Capital at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

DC vs RR live score

Matching details

• match: Delhi Capital vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025 Match 32
• date: 16 April, 2025
• venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Time: 7:30 pm IST
• live streaming: JioCinema App, Star Sports Network

DC vs RR match preview

Delhi Capital (DC) has been a standout team in IPL 2025, which won four in their first five matches, placed them second in the points table with 8 points and a net run rate of +0.899. The loss of their recent 12-ran to Mumbai Indians, where they fell from 119/1 to 193, which chased 206, highlighting some middle-order weaknesses. However, a strong batting unit led by KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav and Michel Starc, DC are a favorite at home with a powerful bowling attack.

Rajasthan Royals (RR), on the contrary, are struggling, two of the six matches are in eighth position with winning. Royal Challengers Bangalore expose their inconsistent defeat, including the loss of nine wickets and a 58 -run thrashing by Gujarat Titans. Despite a talented squad with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Jofra Archer, RR has failed to click as a unit. They need a change to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch is a batting paradise, known for its flat surface, true bounce and small boundaries, making it ideal for high scoring encounters. The outfield is quick, on the side of aggressive stroke playing. Pacers get minimal aid beyond the early overs, while spinners rely on variations rather than a sharp turn.

Recent trends suggest that the teams batting first have an edge, as it can be challenging to chase without significant dew in the second innings. In IPL 2025, in the only match played here, Mumbai Indians batted 200+ and won against Delhi’s capitals. Expect another run-fest, like to bat first after winning the toss with the captain.

DC vs RR head-to-head

• Total matching: 29
• Delhi capitals win: 14
• Rajasthan Royals win: 15
• Arun Jaitley at Stadium: DC has a slight edge, take advantage of the condition of the house. In his final match (IPL 2024) here, RR won by 12 runs.
• Recent form (final 5 matches): RR led 3–2, but DC’s current season dominance changes speed in their favor.

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Delhi capitals

With the FAF du Plessis still injured, Delhi should call on whether to give Jake Fraser-Makgur another chance or leave it. He has an average of 9.20 after five matches and the time has come. But if he goes out, who comes? Donovan Pharreera is also heating the bench and can play a role in the middle-order if KL Rahul opens with Abhishek Por. Karun Nair is expected to maintain his place at 3.

DC playing xi

Jake Fraser-Makegurk, Abishek Poral, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (W), Axar Patel (C), Triston Stabs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Michel Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma

Effect sub: Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Pharera, Tripurana Vijay

Rajasthan Royals

RR’s batting looks thin if their maintained stars do not perform. Captain Sanju Samson is one of the problems. After his fifty in the first match, Samson has not played any meaningful knock. Therefore, he needs to get the form quickly. While RR’s batting needs to be changed, there are not many options to choose on the bench. Young Kunal Singh Rathore is an option. But RR should take a call whether he should slot in 6 or 7.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (W/C), Ryan Parag, Dhruv Jurael, Shimron Hetmire, Nitish Rana, Vanindu Hasranga, Jofra Archer, Mahesh Thekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Effect sub: Shubam Dubey, Yudhveer Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Karthikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore

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Rajasthan Royals Squad

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (W/C), Ryan Parag, Dhruv Jurlel, Shimron Hetmier, Nitish Rana, Vanindu Hasranga, Jofra Archer, Mahesh Thekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpade, Shubhamham, Shubhamham, Shubhamham, Shubhamham, Shubaham, Farooqui, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhawal

Delhi capitals Squad

Jake Fraser-Makegurk, Abishek Poral, KL Rahul (W), Axar Patel (C), Triston Stabs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Michel Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar Chamra, Faf Do Du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadavand Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Manavant Kumi Li, Manavant Kumar L,