DC vs RR IPL 2026 Match 62 Preview - Axar's Capitals face off against the Royals

What a match for the 2026 Indian Premier League season as fixture 62 between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals takes place in the Indian capital at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in the Indian capital. The fierce encounter is due to take place on the 17th May 2026 and it is set to be another blockbuster of a match as the two teams head into the famous old stadium for their second meeting this season with much more riding on it and it promises to be thrilling. Led by feisty captain Axar Patel, the Delhi Capitals need a win to be assured of their playoff place and this will surely feel like a final for the capital team. Captained by Riyan Parag, the Royals come into the fixture as slight favourites to win with a win probability of 54% to Delhi's 46% and I'm sure we are set for an enormous battle that will get the home fans on their feet here in the Indian capital stadium with two of the most thrilling talents in the sport in action at the stadium on a huge night for IPL cricket and you can watch this match at Reddy Anna Platform.

The Delhi Capitals- Axar Patel's Fighting Warriors

The Royals arrive in Delhi stadium with what is probably the most exciting line-up in IPL 2026 with explosive hitting abilities at all stages of the game as shown throughout their impressive campaign with the opening pairing of Yashasvi Jaiswal and 15-year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the crease. With Dhruv Jurel also added into the mix providing explosive power through the middle order the Royals middle order has also stacked up the runs this season with plenty of quick scores on the board through those in the middle. Currently sitting top of the Orange Cap table it's 15-year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who has been the talking point of IPL 2026, with his crazy strike rate of 230+ it's difficult to predict how teams are going to deal with this explosive opener, with his exploits put in the same class as the best T20 batsmen to ever grace the game of cricket, an excellent headline for this game!

Stadium Factor

The extreme unpredictability of the Arun Jaitley stadium is what has made many an encounter this season a difficult contest to call, with innings total varying drastically, between a sensational 264 and a dismal 75, it really is any day in Delhi! The wicket here has also gripped and turned very little this season which has allowed batsmen to play shots in every direction of the ground but even then with conditions varying each day it will prove to be a headache for any captain choosing whether to bat first or bowl.

Conclusion

Certainly, this match 62 between Capitals and Royals is going to be a thrilling encounter between the two teams. It seems that the Royals are in a good position to win this match though the Capitals would draw inspiration from the fact that the chasing sides are yet to taste defeat at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2026. Nevertheless, with Archer bowling fast and Jadeja offering his experience, the Royals will surely have the better of a relatively inexperienced Delhi side though in the presence of red hot KL Rahul, batting at the number four for the Capitals, the contest still has some fight left in it. Put together the whole scenario, and it is clear that Riyan Parag can be the turning point of this match. If he plays then surely the Royals are close to victory, otherwise Capitals might achieve a breakthrough. All in all, this is going to be a spectacle which shall be watched by the entire Indian continent through their Reddy Anna ID.

Winner: RR