DC vs RR Match 62 Preview: Axar's Delhi Host Jaiswal's Royals

Delhi Capitals host Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Match 62 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — a fixture with direct playoff stakes. Axar Patel vs Riyan Parag: here's the complete preview.

Match overview

• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals — Match 62
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Start: 19:30 IST — confirm on IPL 2026 schedule
• Broadcast: Star Sports, JioHotstar

Points-table context (23 April 2026)

PBKS unbeaten at the top, RCB/RR/SRH close behind. For live standings: IPL 2026 points table and mid-season analysis.

Delhi Capitals form

Under Axar Patel with Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Fraser-McGurk. Full Delhi Capitals squad.

Rajasthan Royals form

Under Riyan Parag with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja, Trent Boult. Full Rajasthan Royals squad.

Pitch — Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Slow, two-paced, 160-170 par. Arun Jaitley pitch report.

Key battles

1. Axar Patel vs Ravi Bishnoi — powerplay shape-setter.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc — top-order anchor vs new-ball.
3. Overs 8-14 spin duel — IPL 2026 spin vs pace data.

Predicted XIs

Delhi Capitals

1. Axar Patel (c)
2. Tristan Stubbs
3. Kuldeep Yadav
4. Fraser-McGurk
5. Mitchell Starc

Rajasthan Royals

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Riyan Parag (c)
3. Ravindra Jadeja
4. Trent Boult
5. Ravi Bishnoi

Head-to-head

Full history: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals comparison.

Dream11 captain picks

1. Axar Patel
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Tristan Stubbs

See Dream11 captain-picks strategy and Dream11 captain vs VC multiplier.

Prediction

Slight edge to Delhi Capitals at home. Toss + dew decide it. For dew captaincy: Dream11 dew factor strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Match 62?

See live IPL 2026 schedule.

Where is Match 62?

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

Who are the captains?

Axar Patel for Delhi Capitals; Riyan Parag for Rajasthan Royals.

Will dew be a factor?

Yes — significant after the 12th over of the 2nd innings.

Best Dream11 captain pick?

Axar Patel or Yashasvi Jaiswal.

The takeaway

Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, schedule, and Dream11 tools.