Delhi Capitals are all set to host Rajasthan Royals in match No. 32 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, April 16. (Full Coverage | Points Table | Cricket News)
Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 season started strong, with four straight wins putting them second on the table. However, their streak was halted by Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Chasing 206, Delhi were cruising at 119/1 in 10.2 overs but suffered a dramatic collapse, getting bowled out for 193 in 19 overs.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are stuck at No. 8 on the points table. They dropped their first two games, won the next two, but have gone winless since. In their latest outing, they were hammered by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who chased 174 with nine wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare.
Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025: Three Key Player Battles To Watch
KL Rahul vs Jofra Archer
KL Rahul has been in top-notch form this season, and his duel with Jofra Archer is going to be a decisive one. Rahul has dominated Archer in previous matches, scoring 89 runs at a strike rate of 150.84 in five innings without being dismissed.
But Archer has enjoyed a less eventful season, claiming a modest five wickets from six games. The game could be decisive, with Rahul looking to continue his outstanding form, whereas Archer will be eager to make an impact and rediscover his form.
Axar Patel vs Sanju Samson
The captains' faceoff between Sanju Samson and Axar Patel is one to be watched closely in this match. Although Axar has been the dominant one, bowling out Samson twice, awarding Samson a fairly low strike rate of 111.11.
This may be the worry for the Rajasthan Royals skipper, and how he plays this fixture could be the turning point in his team's fate. Both captains will be on the verge of a winning opportunity as they captain their teams through this decider.
Karun Nair vs Wanindu Hasaranga
Karun Nair returned to the IPL in top form, crushing an 89 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians. Riding high on confidence, Rajasthan Royals will have to be wary because Nair will look to take the form forward.
Wanindu Hasaranga, the leg-spinner, will have the responsibility of keeping Nair in check during the middle overs. Nair has been bowled out by leg-spinners seven times in 31 IPL matches, which provides Hasaranga with a possible chance.
