DC vs RR Playing 11, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Team News, Lineups

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DC vs RR Playing 11: Delhi Capitals are set to host Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday (April 16).

DC had secured four consecutive wins before suffering a defeat in their fifth game against Mumbai Indians. Conversely, RR have managed to win only two out of their six matches and are currently in eighth place with just two points.

DC vs RR IPL 2025 Schedule

Date: Wednesday, (April 16)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

DC vs RR H2H Record

Delhi and Rajasthan have shared a closely fought rivalry, with RR leading narrowly 15-14 and holding a single-match edge over DC in clashes since 2022. However, at this ground, DC hold the advantage with six victories in their last nine home games.

DC vs RR Pitch Report and Weather Condition

This will be the second fixture hosted at this venue this season. In IPL 2024, it was the highest-scoring ground, recording an average first innings score of 235 over five matches. Last season, among the 10 completed innings, scores of 200+ were achieved eight times, while the remaining two innings came close to the mark.

The surface provides a flat track with consistent bounce, ideal for stroke play. The smaller boundary sizes make it easier for batters to hit big shots. If similar conditions prevail today, a high-scoring contest is likely.

The weather is expected to be ideal for cricket, with clear skies and temperatures beginning at 34°C, dropping to around 31°C later in the evening. There's little to no chance of rain, suggesting an uninterrupted match. Dew is also anticipated to be minimal, likely having little effect on play.

DC vs RR Team News, Injury Update

Delhi Capitals

Karun Nair’s return has been a major boost for Delhi in IPL 2025. After being away from the league for three years, Nair returned impressively with a knock of 89 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians, underlining his ability to both stabilize and accelerate an innings.

DC batters have maintained a strike rate of 159.38 against spin—the second-best among all teams—but average only 24.47 against it, the second-lowest.

Their bowling unit has one of the best economy rate at the death this season and also averages almost two wickets during the powerplay. Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav are performing well, having taken 9 and 10 wickets respectively.

Rajasthan Royals

RR’s batting line-up has been underwhelming, including captain Riyan Parag. Players like Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shimron Hetmyer have shown inconsistency.

Sanju Samson, the team’s mainstay, has amassed 178 runs in five matches at an average of 35.60, playing a key role in holding the innings together.

Sri Lankan spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga have both claimed six wickets each, leading the team’s bowling chart. Theekshana’s clever variations have been especially useful in the middle overs. However, RR have given away the most extras in IPL 2025—a concern they will aim to fix.

DC vs MI Playing 11: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Predicted Lineups

DC Predicted Playing XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma
DC Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar

RR Predicted Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
RR Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya