DC chase stuns RR in Jaipur as Rahul-Nissanka power opening stand
DC chase stuns RR in Jaipur as Rahul-Nissanka power opening stand
Rahul and Nissanka blaze in a 110-run opening stand to lift Delhi Capitals past Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL thriller in Jaipur.
In Jaipur, a high-scoring IPL clash delivered plenty of drama as Rajasthan Royals posted 225 for six, with Parag delivering a 50-ball blitz to lift the innings.
Delhi Capitals then chased 226 for three, riding a brisk 110-run opening stand between Rahul and Nissanka to steady the innings and set up a tense finish.
The early burst from the Delhi openers gave Capitals the ballast they needed after a fluctuating start to the season, and their seamers kept the pressure on RR at key moments, even as Parag added late acceleration for Rajasthan. The opening stand between Rahul and Nissanka proved the difference, stitching a solid platform that put DC on course for the target well before the closing overs.
Jaipur hosted the contest at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, a venue that saw the bat dominate the ball in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final over. DC’s win underscored the team’s capable but inconsistent form this season, with the viewing party in the stands reflecting the city’s cricket enthusiasm.
As Rajasthan attempted to rally late, Capitals’ bowlers and fielding held their nerve, keeping the chase on track and denying RR the chance to seize momentum in the middle overs. The result added another twist to a campaign already full of glorious uncertainties for both sides, with DC’s win igniting discussions about their potential trajectory for the rest of IPL 2026.
