In the RR vs DC head to head, a single result is all that splits the teams. Delhi Capitals have 16 wins and Rajasthan Royals 15 from 32 IPL games, the first played on 19 Apr 2008. On 16 Apr 2025 the scores were tied, and Delhi won the super over that followed.
Delhi also have the momentum, having won the last 2 meetings, both in May 2026. The figures include Delhi’s years as Delhi Daredevils, the name the franchise used until 2018.
Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals timeline
The lead has changed hands in long streaks. Rajasthan Royals won 2 of 3 in 2008, but Delhi swept both games in 2010 and again in 2012. Then Rajasthan took control, winning all six meetings across 2013, 2014 and 2015. The season table then skips straight from 2015 to 2018.
Delhi answered with clean sweeps in 2019 and 2020, four straight wins that pulled them level. Since 2021 the seasons have mostly been split, 1 each in 2021, 2022 and 2024, with Rajasthan winning the single 2023 game by 57 runs in Guwahati.
The 2026 games both went Delhi’s way. On 1 May 2026 in Jaipur they chased 226/3 in 19.1 overs after Rajasthan made 225/6, the two highest totals in this fixture. Then on 17 May 2026 they won by 5 wickets in Delhi.
RR vs DC Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Rajasthan Royals won | Delhi Capitals won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 19 Apr 2008 | 17 May 2026 |
Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Rajasthan Royals won | Delhi Capitals won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in RR vs DC Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Rahane Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 12 | 601 | 105* | 75.12 | 136.28 | 1 | 4 |
| SV Samson Rajasthan Royals | 17 | 17 | 418 | 86 | 29.86 | 144.64 | 0 | 2 |
| RR Pant Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 400 | 78* | 50.00 | 160.64 | 0 | 4 |
| JC Buttler Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 10 | 365 | 116 | 36.50 | 160.09 | 1 | 2 |
| DA Warner Delhi Capitals | 8 | 8 | 342 | 77 | 48.86 | 126.67 | 0 | 4 |
| R Parag Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 12 | 335 | 90 | 30.45 | 141.95 | 0 | 4 |
| V Sehwag Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 295 | 75 | 26.82 | 164.80 | 0 | 3 |
| R Dravid Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 5 | 253 | 65 | 50.60 | 119.91 | 0 | 3 |
| SS Iyer Delhi Capitals | 9 | 9 | 236 | 53 | 29.50 | 128.26 | 0 | 2 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 7 | 220 | 74 | 44.00 | 156.03 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in RR vs DC Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Mishra Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 20 | 3/17 | 16.00 | 8.00 | 0 |
| JC Archer Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 7 | 12 | 3/19 | 18.17 | 8.02 | 0 |
| MF Maharoof Delhi Capitals | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3/34 | 12.64 | 6.04 | 0 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3/10 | 16.44 | 6.43 | 0 |
| JD Unadkat Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3/15 | 17.00 | 9.37 | 0 |
| K Rabada Delhi Capitals | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3/35 | 17.33 | 7.93 | 0 |
| MA Starc Delhi Capitals | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4/40 | 14.50 | 9.67 | 0 |
| MM Patel Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3/17 | 18.88 | 6.86 | 0 |
| YS Chahal Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3/27 | 20.62 | 8.68 | 0 |
| A Nortje Delhi Capitals | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2/18 | 25.88 | 8.62 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC Buttler Rajasthan Royals | 116 | 65 | 9 | 9 | 22 Apr 2022 |
| AM Rahane Rajasthan Royals | 105* | 63 | 11 | 3 | 22 Apr 2019 |
| AM Rahane Rajasthan Royals | 91* | 54 | 9 | 3 | 3 May 2015 |
| R Parag Rajasthan Royals | 90 | 50 | 8 | 5 | 1 May 2026 |
| MR Marsh Delhi Capitals | 89 | 62 | 5 | 7 | 11 May 2022 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Negi Delhi Capitals | 4/18 | 4 | 1 May 2012 |
| UT Yadav Delhi Capitals | 4/24 | 4 | 6 Apr 2013 |
| Imran Tahir Delhi Capitals | 4/28 | 4 | 12 Apr 2015 |
| MA Starc Delhi Capitals | 4/40 | 4 | 17 May 2026 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 3/10 | 3 | 30 May 2008 |
Highest Totals in Rajasthan vs Delhi Games
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 226/3 | 19.1 | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 1 May 2026 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 225/6 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 1 May 2026 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 222/2 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Delhi Capitals | 221/8 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7 May 2024 |
| Delhi Capitals | 207/8 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 22 Apr 2022 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 87 | 16.1 | Rajasthan Royals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 30 May 2008 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 121 | 17.4 | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 31 Mar 2010 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 138 | 19.4 | Delhi Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 9 Oct 2020 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals won by 105 runs | T20 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 30 May 2008 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 67 runs | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 31 Mar 2010 |
| Rajasthan Royals won by 62 runs | T20 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 15 May 2014 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 9 wickets | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 19 Apr 2008 |
| Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets | T20 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7 May 2013 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets | T20 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 11 May 2022 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| AM Rahane Rajasthan Royals | 3 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 2 |
| V Sehwag Delhi Capitals | 2 |
| RR Pant Delhi Capitals | 2 |
| MA Starc Delhi Capitals | 2 |
| MF Maharoof Delhi Capitals | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Rajasthan Royals won | Delhi Capitals won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| SuperSport Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest DC vs RR Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets |
| 1 May 2026 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Tied (Delhi Capitals won the super over) |
| 7 May 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals won by 20 runs |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals won by 12 runs |
| 8 Apr 2023 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Rajasthan Royals won by 57 runs |
| 11 May 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets |
| 22 Apr 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals won by 15 runs |
| 25 Sep 2021 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Delhi Capitals won by 33 runs |
| 15 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals won by 3 wickets |
Rahane, Mishra and the top performers
Ajinkya Rahane (Rajasthan Royals) has made 601 runs against Delhi from only 12 innings. His average of 75.12 includes a hundred and four fifties. His 105* in Apr 2019 is one of two hundreds in the fixture. The other, and the highest score, is Jos Buttler’s 116, a 65-ball innings at the Wankhede on 22 Apr 2022. For Delhi, Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals) has 400 runs and has gone along at 160.64.
Amit Mishra (Delhi Capitals) has 20 wickets, well clear of anyone else. Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) is next with 12. P Negi’s 4/18 for Delhi on 1 May 2012 tops the bowling figures, and Delhi bowlers hold all four of the four-wicket hauls in the list. Mitchell Starc took 4/40 in the latest game.
Club-wide numbers sit on the Rajasthan Royals IPL records and Delhi Capitals records pages.
Batting first or chasing, and where they meet
Batting first has a slight edge: 16 wins setting a target against 15 chasing. First innings totals average 171.
The heaviest beating came on 30 May 2008 at the Wankhede: Rajasthan won by 105 runs after skittling Delhi for 87, which remains the fixture’s lowest total. Delhi’s biggest by runs was 67 in Delhi on 31 Mar 2010, when Rajasthan made 121.
Home advantage matters. Delhi’s record at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, used more than any other venue here, reads 7 wins from 11. Rajasthan answer with 5 wins in 8 games at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Rajasthan are 3 from 3 at the Wankhede. For Delhi’s other rivalries, see MI vs DC.
Questions about RR vs DC
Which team leads the RR vs DC rivalry?
Delhi Capitals, by the narrowest margin. They have 16 wins to Rajasthan Royals’ 15 in 32 IPL games, with one tie that Delhi won in a super over.
Who won the last RR vs DC match?
On 17 May 2026 in Delhi, the Capitals chased down their target with 5 wickets in hand. That followed a 7-wicket win in Jaipur on 1 May, so Delhi took both 2026 games.
Who is the top run scorer in RR vs DC games?
Ajinkya Rahane leads on 601, averaging 75.12. Next come Sanju Samson (418) and Rishabh Pant (400).
What is the biggest total in Rajasthan vs Delhi matches?
No side has passed Delhi Capitals’ 226/3, made in Jaipur on 1 May 2026. For individuals, Jos Buttler’s 116 for Rajasthan on 22 Apr 2022 leads.
Should you bat first or chase in RR vs DC games?
There is little in it. Sides setting a target have 16 wins and chasers 15, with first innings scores averaging 171.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.