IPL 2026: DC vs RR Toss Report - Parag Returns, DC Opt to Bowl

Delhi Capitals opted to bowl first, citing a preference for chasing, hoping their recent confidence would continue. They handed a debut to Tripurana Vijay as they looked to keep their fading qualification hopes alive. Rajasthan Royals received a major boost with captain Riyan Parag returning to the XI after missing the previous game due to a hamstring niggle. However, the visitors were without Ravindra Jadeja, who missed out. Rajasthan handed a debut to Ravi Singh, while Adam Milne was included for his first appearance of IPL 2026 as RR made multiple changes in a bid to revive their playoff hopes. For DC, the equation remains simple — defeat would officially end their hopes of reaching the playoffs after an inconsistent season marked by bowling struggles, middle-order concerns and frequent setbacks in key moments.

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel said the side preferred chasing and hoped confidence from recent performances would continue.

Riyan Parag returned to the XI after missing the previous game due to a hamstring niggle.

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