Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a spirited bowling fightback against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Winning the toss and opting to field, DC endured a blistering start from RR, who raced to 75/1 in the powerplay. Riyan Parag led from the front with a fluent half-century, supported by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless stroke play and Dhruv Jurel’s brisk cameo.
However, the Royals’ momentum was derailed in the death overs. Mitchell Starc produced a devastating spell, claiming three wickets in one over, including Parag, Ferreira, and debutant Ravi Singh. Lungisani Ngidi added crucial breakthroughs, dismissing Jaiswal early and Jurel at the death. From a commanding position, RR stumbled to 193/8, managing just 22 runs in the final four overs.
The chase now rests heavily on KL Rahul’s form against RR’s potent attack led by Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi. With playoff stakes high, the Kotla crowd braces for a thrilling finish as DC aim to topple the Royals’ total.
