IPL 2025, DC vs RR Match Preview: What to Expect, Head-to-Head, Team News & Probable XI

As the IPL 2025 continues to deliver high-octane clashes, Delhi Capitals (DC) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 32nd match of the season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:30 PM IST.

IPL 2025 points table: Delhi Capitals in top 2 race, Rajasthan Royals slip to bottom four

• Delhi Capitals are currently 2nd on the IPL 2025 points table, having won 4 out of 5 matches with an NRR of +0.899.
• Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are struggling in 8th place, winning just 2 out of 6 games and holding an NRR of -0.838.
• A win for Delhi could take them to the top of the table, while RR will be desperate to break their losing run.

DC vs RR pitch report: What to expect at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• The Kotla pitch has been known to favour spinners this season, with 9 out of 12 wickets in the last match falling to spin.
• Teams batting first have had better success, especially in night matches where dew becomes a factor.
• Expect a dry surface, smaller boundaries, and a fast outfield contributing to high scores if batters settle early.

DC vs RR head-to-head record in IPL history

• In IPL history, RR lead DC 15-14 in head-to-head clashes.
• However, in Delhi’s home ground (Kotla), DC have dominated, winning 6 out of the 9 matches since 2022.

Key player battles in DC vs RR IPL 2025 clash

• Axar Patel vs Sanju Samson: Samson has struggled against Axar, scoring just 70 runs in 63 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Kuldeep Yadav vs RR middle order: With Kuldeep’s economy and spin threat, he will be a major factor.
• Sandeep Sharma vs Delhi Capitals: The RR pacer has taken 20 wickets in 18 IPL games vs DC, with an economy of just 7.29.

DC team news and probable playing XI for IPL 2025 match 32

• Injury update: Jake Fraser-McGurk likely to retain his spot; still no clarity on Faf du Plessis.
• Karun Nair could be promoted in the order after a solid comeback.

DC Probable XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

RR team news and predicted XI against Delhi Capitals

• No major injury concerns reported, apart from the coach recovering.
• RR’s top order, including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, must step up to counter Delhi’s spin attack.

RR Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C, wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya

Match prediction and fantasy tips for DC vs RR, IPL 2025

With Delhi in red-hot form and playing at home, DC start as favourites. Rajasthan Royals need their batters to fire against Delhi’s spin-heavy attack. Fantasy players should watch out for Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.