DC vs RR LIVE Score, IPL 2025

DC vs RR LIVE Score, IPL 2025: In Match 32 of the Indian Premier League 2025, Delhi Capitals host Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Karun Nair seemed to chase down 206 for Delhi but a batting collapse helped Mumbai Indians seize the win. As for Rajasthan, they are in deep trouble. Their season has been poor with two wins from six matches and as the playoff race begins, Sanju Samson & Co need a win, especially after the 9-wicket hammering from RCB in Jaipur.

Match Details

• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025 Match 32
• Date: April 16, 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Live Streaming: JioCinema App, Star Sports Network

DC vs RR LIVE Score

DC vs RR Match Preview

Delhi Capitals (DC) have been a standout team in IPL 2025, securing four wins in their first five matches, placing them second in the points table with 8 points and a net run rate of +0.899. Their recent 12-run loss to Mumbai Indians, where they collapsed from 119/1 to 193 all out chasing 206, exposed some middle-order vulnerabilities. However, with a strong batting unit led by KL Rahul and a potent bowling attack featuring Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc, DC are favourites at home.

Rajasthan Royals (RR), in contrast, are struggling, languishing at eighth with two wins from six games. Heavy defeats, including a nine-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and a 58-run thrashing by Gujarat Titans, highlight their inconsistent form. Despite a talented squad with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Jofra Archer, RR have failed to click as a unit. They desperately need a turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is a batting paradise, known for its flat surface, true bounce, and short boundaries, making it ideal for high-scoring encounters. The outfield is quick, favouring aggressive stroke play. Pacers get minimal assistance beyond the early overs, while spinners rely on variations rather than sharp turn.

Recent trends suggest teams batting first have an edge, as chasing can be challenging without significant dew in the second innings. In IPL 2025, the only match played here saw Mumbai Indians post 200+ batting first, winning against Delhi Capitals. Expect another run-fest, with captains likely preferring to bat first after winning the toss.

DC vs RR Head-to-Head

• Total Matches: 29
• Delhi Capitals Wins: 14
• Rajasthan Royals Wins: 15
• At Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC have a slight edge, leveraging home conditions. In their last encounter here (IPL 2024), RR won by 12 runs.
• Recent Form (Last 5 Matches): RR lead 3-2, but DC’s current season dominance shifts the momentum in their favour.

Predicted Playing 11

Delhi Capitals

With Faf du Plessis still injured, Delhi must take a call on whether to give Jake Fraser-McGurk another chance or drop him. He has averaged 9.20 after five matches and the time has come. But if he goes out, who comes in? Donovan Ferreira is also warming the bench and can play the role in the middle-order if KL Rahul opens with Abhishek Pore. Karun Nair is expected to retain his place at No 3.

DC Playing XI

Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Karun Nair, Donovan Fereira, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma

Rajasthan Royals

RR’s batting looks thin if their retained 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 knocks. Hence, he needs to regain form quickly. While RR’s batting needs change, there are not many options on the bench to choose from. Young Kunal Singh Rathore is one option. But RR must take a call whether he should slot in at No 6 or 7.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C, wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Squads

Rajasthan Royals Squad

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

Delhi Capitals Squad

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreira, Dushmantha Chameera, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari