Delhi Capitals Pull Off Record Chase Against Rajasthan Royals: IPL 2026 Standings Update

In a high-scoring thriller at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a historic 7-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR), successfully pulling off their highest-ever chase in IPL history.

Match Highlights: Match 43

• Rajasthan Royals: 225/6 (20 overs)

  • Riyan Parag top-scored with a brilliant 90 off 50 balls.

  • Donovan Ferreira provided a late surge with a rapid 47* off just 14 balls.

  • Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers for DC, taking 3/40.

• Delhi Capitals: 226/3 (19.1 overs)

  • Opening pair KL Rahul (75 off 40) and Pathum Nissanka (62 off 33) set the tone with a 110-run partnership.

  • Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma finished the game with 5 balls to spare.

  • Player of the Match: KL Rahul.

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Updated IPL 2026 Points Table (As of May 2, 2026)

The win has shaken up the middle of the table. Delhi Capitals have climbed to the 6th spot, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while Rajasthan Royals remain in the top four despite the loss.

Pos	Team	Played	Won	Lost	Points	NRR
1	Punjab Kings (PBKS)	8	6	1	13	+1.043
2	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)	9	6	3	12	+1.420
3	Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)	9	6	3	12	+0.832
4	Rajasthan Royals (RR)	10	6	4	12	+0.510
5	Gujarat Titans (GT)	9	5	4	10	-0.192
6	Delhi Capitals (DC)	9	4	5	8	-0.895
7	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)	8	3	5	6	-0.121
8	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	8	2	5	5	-0.751

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