Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals: The 32nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will feature Delhi Capitals (DC) facing off against Rajasthan Royals at the homeground Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Both teams, after a shocking loss, will aim to secure a convincing victory to get back to winning ways and strengthen their position in the playoff race.
DC, having lost its only game to Mumbai Indians this season, ranks at the 2nd spot in the points table with 8 points and +0.899 net-run-rate. Now, the Axar Patel-led team aims to get back to its top position.
But, RR won only 2 out of 6 games and holds just 4 points with -0.838 NRR. Sanju Samson’s side has a grueling task to rise above in the ranks from the bottom to mid-position in the points table.
This preview highlights the head-to-head stats of DC vs RR, weather forecast, pitch reports, probable playing XI, and impact player list to predict the winner of the upcoming match.
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 Match Details
| IPL Edition Number | 18 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Date | April 16 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Seating Capacity | 35,200 |
| Timings (IST) | 07:30 pm |
Head-to-Head Stats of DC vs RR in IPL: Overall Records and At Arun Jaitley Stadium
According to the head-to-head records, RR holds a slight edge over DC by winning 15 out of 29 games since IPL 2008:
Overall Records:
| Stats | Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals |
| Total Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Won | 14 | 15 |
| Highest Total | 221/8 in 20 overs (IPL 2024) | 222/2 in 20 overs (IPL 2022) |
| Lowest Total | 60/4 in 6 overs (IPL 2018) | 115/9 in 20 overs (IPL 2019) |
| Winnings Batting First | 8 | 8 |
| Winnings Batting Second | 6 | 7 |
At Arun Jaitley Stadium:
| Stats | Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals |
| Total Matches Played | 9 | 9 |
| Won | 6 | 3 |
| Highest Total | 221/8 (20 overs) in IPL 2024 | 201/8 (20 overs) in IPL 2024 |
| Lowest Total | 132/1 (15.1 overs) in IPL 2008 | 115/9 (20 overs) in IPL 2019 |
| Winnings Batting First | 4 | 1 |
| Winnings Batting Second | 2 | 2 |
Key Insights from DC vs RR Rivalry in the Indian Premier League
- DC holds its domination against RR at its homeground, Arun Jaitley Stadium, having won 6 out of 9 matches.
- Both these teams faced only once in the knockouts of the 2008 edition, where Rajasthan Royals triumphed over Delhi Capitals by 105 runs to qualify for their first ever IPL final.
- RR won its only match at Arun Jaitley Stadium when batting first in the 2013 season.
Delhi Weather Forecast Latest Updates for Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Match
According to the weather forecast reports, the match between DC and RR will be played with no chances of rainfall:
| Temperature | Humidity | Wind Speed | Dew Point | Cloud Cover | Rainfall Chances |
| 31°C to 34°C | 30% | 20 km/hr | 13° | 5% | NIL |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report and Toss Winning Captain’s Decision
The flat nature of the pitch at the Arun Jaitley stadium heavily favors batters as the average scoring rate has been above 11. Even though bowlers are expected to have a tough time, they need to be accurate with their line and lengths to be competitive.
As 200+ total is expected at this venue, the toss-winning captain would decide to bat first and set a mammoth target, which becomes challenging to chase in the second innings.
DC vs RR IPL 2025 Expected Playing XI and Impact Subs
The following set of players is certain to make the playing XI combination stronger for DC and RR for the upcoming match:
DC Strongest Predicted XI Lineup:
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian |
| 1. | Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | Overseas |
| 2. | Abhishek Porel | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Indian |
| 3. | KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Indian |
| 4. | Tristan Stubbs | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Overseas |
| 5. | Axar Patel (Captain) | All-rounder | Indian |
| 6. | Ashutosh Sharma | All-rounder | Indian |
| 7. | Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder | Indian |
| 8. | Mitchell Starc | Bowler | Overseas |
| 9. | Mohit Sharma | Bowler | Indian |
| 10. | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | Indian |
| 11. | Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | Indian |
DC Best Impact Player (Predicted choice out of 5 subs):
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian |
| 1. | Karun Nair (Preferred Choice) | Batter | Indian |
| 2. | Sameer Rizvi | Batter | Indian |
| 3. | Darshan Nalkande | All-rounder | Indian |
| 4. | Donovan Ferreira | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Overseas |
| 5. | Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler | Overseas |
RR Strongest Predicted XI Lineup:
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian |
| 1. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | Indian |
| 2. | Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Indian |
| 3. | Nitish Rana | Batter | Indian |
| 4. | Riyan Parag | All-rounder | Indian |
| 5. | Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Indian |
| 6. | Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | Overseas |
| 7. | Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder | Overseas |
| 8. | Jofra Archer | Bowler | Overseas |
| 9. | Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler | Overseas |
| 10. | Sandeep Sharma | Bowler | Indian |
| 11. | Tushar Deshpande | Bowler | Indian |
RR Best Impact Player (Predicted choice out of 5 subs):
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian |
| 1. | Kumar Kartikeya (Preferred Choice) | Bowler | Indian |
| 2. | Shubham Dubey | Batter | Indian |
| 3. | Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler | Overseas |
| 4. | Kunal Singh Rathore | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Indian |
| 5. | Yudhvir Singh Charak | All-rounder | Indian |
IPL 2025 32nd Match Winner Prediction: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals have equal chances of winning given their in-depth batting line-up. However, the team that exhibits a stronger bowling performance on a batting-friendly pitch like Arun Jaitley Stadium is certain to win the upcoming match.