DC vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals seek home win against inconsistent Rajasthan Royals – Times of India

IPL Live Score: DC vs RR Squads
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (C), Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ashutosh Sharma, KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira, Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Today IPL Match Live: Royals struggle with batting and bowling inconsistency
Rajasthan Royals, in contrast, have endured a rough ride so far. With just two wins from six matches, their campaign is teetering on the edge.

Their batting unit has been patchy, relying heavily on Indian core players who haven’t quite delivered. Yashasvi Jaiswal finally showed some form with a fifty in the loss to RCB, but it’s been a solitary bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming run.

Captain Sanju Samson is yet to produce a commanding performance, and the likes of Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel have failed to convert starts.

On the bowling side, Jofra Archer appears to be regaining his rhythm, but apart from Sandeep Sharma, the rest of the attack has lacked bite, allowing opposition batters to dictate terms.
DC vs RR Live: Middle-order stability and emerging stars
Delhi’s middle-order has looked solid this season, with a blend of experience and youth.

KL Rahul brings calmness, while Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma offer brute firepower. Karun Nair, returning as an impact substitute, has all but cemented his place with a stunning 89 against MI, especially in the absence of the injured Faf du Plessis.

However, the team will be concerned about Jake Fraser-McGurk’s poor form. The Australian dynamo, who lit up the last season with his fearless hitting, has managed just 46 runs this time around, including two ducks. DC will hope he finds his rhythm soon, as tougher games await.
DC vs RR Live Score: Spin duo key to Delhi’s redemption mission
As Delhi prepare to face a struggling Rajasthan Royals today, their spin department will be under the spotlight once again.

Kuldeep Yadav and young spinner Vipraj Nigam have emerged as the Capitals’ biggest weapons this season, consistently troubling batters with their guile and control. With evening dew likely to play a role, Axar Patel will need to manage his spin trio strategically.

However, the captain himself has had a quiet tournament with the ball, yet to take a wicket in 14 overs across six matches. His batting too has lacked fluency.

While Axar’s leadership has kept the squad composed, he’ll be keen to contribute personally and lift his all-round game at this crucial juncture of the season.
IPL Live Score: Delhi Capitals aim to bounce back after Mumbai setback
After a sensational start to their IPL 2025 campaign, Delhi Capitals were brought crashing back to earth by Mumbai Indians at their home ground.

Riding high on a four-match winning streak, the Axar Patel-led side seemed unstoppable before a dramatic batting collapse spoiled their first home outing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium this season. Chasing a daunting 206, DC were cruising at 119 for 1 in 10 overs, thanks to Karun Nair’s explosive 89. However, a shocking series of dismissals — including three run-outs in the penultimate over — saw them bundled out for 193, falling short by 12 runs.

The defeat saw Delhi slip from the top spot to second on the points table, jolting their early momentum.

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