DC vs RR IPL 2024 Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs
DC vs RR IPL 2024 Live Score: Delhi Capitals host Rajasthan Royals in match 56 of the Indian Premier League 2024. The Royals are looking to confirm their playoff spot while the Capitals need consecutive wins to stay in the hunt for the knockouts race. Follow for the latest updates.
DC vs RR IPL 2024 Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs
DC vs RR IPL 2024 Live Score: After being the table-toppers in the Indian Premier League 2024 for five weeks, Rajasthan Royals have been dethroned from the top spot. But they are the favourites to book their place in the playoffs first as they take on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With 16 points from 10 matches, RR are placed in second place and need only one win to have that 'Q' against their name.
For Delhi Capitals, they will see this match as a must-win one if they have to be in a realistic hunt for the playoffs. While teams can still qualify on 14 points too, having 16 will make their chances much more bright. DC have three games left and win in all three will take them to the 16-point mark. Follow for the latest updates on the match.
Live updates : DC vs RR IPL 2024 Highlights
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May 07, 2024 11:28 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: DC beat RR!!
And there it is. DC have held their nerves and have beaten RR by 20 runs. A good game but RR have been beaten for the third time this season now. DC are back into contention and are on the 5th place in the points table. RR are yet to qualify.
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May 07, 2024 11:19 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: RR need improbable task!
RR need to do an improbable task now. They need 29 off 6 balls and DC are favourite to win this.
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May 07, 2024 11:08 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Donovan departs!!
Kuldeep gets Donovan LBW and DC are right back in this. DC reviewed it and it came three reds. RR 6 down.
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May 07, 2024 11:05 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Shubham departs, Royals in trouble!!
This game is shifting time and again. When Samson was there, Royals were looking good but now two wickets in quick time. Shubham Dubey falls at long-on. Royals are 5 down. RR need 41 from 18
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May 07, 2024 10:58 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Samson GONE!!!
Ohh, that's the body blow. Samson is gone. he has been caught at long-on as Shai Hope took a great catch while trying to balance himself. Is this a six? The third umpire take a look at it. Shai Hope is the fielder and his shoes are way too close to the boundary cushion. The umpire gives it out. Samson seems to much happy as he goes for a word with the umpire. He wanted to review. But the timer has possibly passed. Samson gone for 86
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May 07, 2024 10:48 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Samson looks to guide his team home!!
Samson has led the charge up until now and he is not taking his foot off the gas. Samson is closing in on a ton as RR need 74 from 36 balls. Make it 63 required from 30 balls now.
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May 07, 2024 10:36 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Sanju Samson goes big against Rasikh Salam Dar
Sanju Samson smashes Rasikh Salam for two sixes and one four in an over to keep Rajasthan on track in a tough chase.
RR - 131/3 in 13 overs (Sanju Samson - 74* off 35 and Shubham Dubey - 2* off 3 balls).
Rajasthan need 91 off 42 balls to win the game.
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May 07, 2024 10:27 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Samson gets to his fifty!!
It's a 28-ball fifty for the Royals skipper. He gets there in style with a giant six over deep mid-wicket on a free-hit off Kuldeep Yadav. Royals need runs at over 12 an over. More of these hits will help.
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May 07, 2024 10:23 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Rasikh gets Parag!!
While the spinners do hold the key, Rasikh has struck and has broken this stand. He has removed Riyan Parag for 27. A slower one does the trick as he has been bowled. Shubham Dubey comes in.
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May 07, 2024 10:13 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Spinners hold key for DC!!
Spinners will hold key for the Capitals. Samson is having a brilliant season against the spinners. Can he pounce on this match-up?
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May 07, 2024 10:00 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Axar gets Buttler!!
Axar strikes and he breaks the partnership that was starting to trouble the Capitals. He pitched this on a good length outside off and Buttler played it onto his stumps. RR lose their second. Powerplay done and RR are at 67/2 after 6. Riyan Parag has joined Samson now.
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May 07, 2024 9:45 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Samson, Buttler keep Royals going!!
Samson and Buttler are keeping the Royals going. Samson in particular is looking very good. He has made 13 off 7 balls and RR are on 27/1 after 3 overs
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May 07, 2024 9:30 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Royals lose Jaiswal early!!
The chase is on and the Royals have lost Jaiswal on the second ball. He hit Khaleel for a deflected four on the first ball and top-edges the next one to depart early. Samson is now in.
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May 07, 2024 9:13 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: DC finish at 221!!
Delhi have amassed 221/8 in their 20 overs. This looks a good total but will it be enough against RR? For the 4th time, the 200-mark has been breached in the first innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Jake Fraser gave a solid start with a 19-ball fifty followed by Abhishek Porel's strong 65-run knock. Stubbs played well for his 41 and DC managed to finish well
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May 07, 2024 9:01 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Stubbs showing muscle!
Stubbs is showing his muscle in the death overs. He has smashed 29 in 17 balls and DC are looking for finish. But Gulbadin falls. Trent Boult gets him caught at short-third. DC 6 down for 195
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May 07, 2024 8:39 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Delhi in trouble!!
And Delhi Capitals are now in a bit of trouble. They have lost half of their side for 150 in 13.5 overs. The required rate is not a problem but they would still need a good finish Chahal gets Pant and that is his 350th wicket in T20s
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May 07, 2024 8:23 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: 50 up for Abhishek Porel!
Abhishek Porel slams a half-century off 28 balls as he pulls Avesh Khan over deep mid-wicket. A good half-ton by the youngster.
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May 07, 2024 8:09 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Royals look to fight back!!
The first break is done and the Royals are posing a fight back now. DC have made 84/2 in the first 7 overs. They lost Shai Hope to an unfortunate run-out at the bowler's end.
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May 07, 2024 7:55 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: JFM falls after 19-ball fifty!!
Ohh, the fireworks come to an end. He has hit Ashwin straight to the covers and has been caught out. He smashed 28 runs off Avesh Khan to bring up a 19-ball fifty but the knock is over as DC lose their big-hitting opener
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May 07, 2024 7:49 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: JFM takes DC to flier!!
After a challenging first over, Jake Fraser-McGurk is taking on the attack to the bowlers. He has hit 34 from 16 balls now and DC are off to a strong start.
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May 07, 2024 7:33 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: DC openers look for strong start!!
The DC openers - Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel are at the crease and they are aiming for a good start. Trent Boult has the new ball in hand
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May 07, 2024 7:14 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Impact subs of both teams
DC Impact Subs: Rasikh Dar Salam, Praveen Dubey, Lalit Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Kumar Kushagra
RR Impact Subs: Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tanush Kotian, Kunal Singh Rathore
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May 07, 2024 7:10 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Playing XIs of both teams!!
RR's Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
DC's Playing XI:
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Gulbadin Naib, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Gulbadin and Ferreira make their IPL debut today
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May 07, 2024 7:06 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant at toss!!
Two changes for DC too
"Pitches this season are more batting friendly. Some injuries, health issues are there in the team but we don't focus on those things and we got to focus on the team and do our best. Ishant and Gulbadin come in," Pant said.
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May 07, 2024 7:05 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Sanju Samson at toss!!
Two forced changes for RR.
"We would like to bowl first, looks a good a wicket to chase on. We are comfortable doing both. The environment in the team is what pleases me, we have great characters, of course winning helps. Dhruv and Hetmyer are unavailable. Dubey and Donovan are in," Samson said.
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May 07, 2024 7:01 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: RR to bowl first!!
Sanju Samson has won the toss and RR are bowling first.
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May 07, 2024 6:52 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Toss coming up!!
The toss is not too far away from now. Around 10 minutes to go for the flip of the coin. What is the best doing here? Dew is not likely to be a major factor. So does not matter much what the captains chose
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May 07, 2024 6:38 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Will Rajasthan qualify if they win today??
Yes, RR will officially qualify if they beat DC today. They have 16 points from 10 matches and will go to 18 with another win. Apart from them, only three teams can reach to 18 or beyond it which means RR will surely be one of the teams to book their ticket for the knockouts if they win today
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May 07, 2024 6:26 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: What happened when they last met?
When DC and RR last met each other, Riyan Parag's cool-headed 84 guided RR to a respectable 185. The bowlers then complemented well to restrict the Capitals to 173
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May 07, 2024 6:10 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson
While it is a contest between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, it is also a contest between two wicket-keepers, who are also in India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. They are having good seasons and would like to continue with that.
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May 07, 2024 5:49 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
DC vs RR IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals host Rajasthan Royals!!
Delhi Capitals will be hosting Rajasthan Royals in match 56 of the Indian Premier League 2024. The Royals are one win away from securing their place in the playoffs and this might be the game where they get that 'Q' against their name. Meanwhile, the Capitals are looking to stay in hunt and need as many wins as possible if they have qualify for the playoffs.