DC's previous outing was a heavy defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they were bundled out for just 75 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium before RCB chased the target in just 6.3 overs.
Mitchell Starc missed the early stages of IPL 2026 due to a combination of shoulder and elbow concerns that kept him out of action since January
The incident, which occurred during Rajasthan's chase, was captured on live broadcast and quickly circulated on social media, leading to widespread criticism.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has courted controversy after TV cameras caught him "vaping" in the dressing room during his team's Indian Premier League game against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. The Indian government had banned e-cigarettes back in 2019, prohibiting their production, sale and distribution. As per the law, the offender faces imprisonment up to one year and/or a Rs one lakh fine for a first time offence. Parag, who has not had the best of times with the bat this IPL, was seen inhaling an e-cigarette, also known as vaping, in the dressing room during the live broadcast of their game against Punjab Kings on Tuesday night. The act caught on camera triggered immediate reaction on social media. Parag made a 16-ball 29 in his team's successful chase of 223. IPL and BCCI officials involved in the conduct of the IPL termed it as a careless act in the age of social media and prying TV cameras. "A lot of players consume e-cigarettes but they don't do it in the dressing ro
RR climb to 3rd on the table as they end Punjab's unbeaten streak with a 6-wicket win on the night.
Punjab will be top of the table no matter what after the match with 13 points so far. They would try to stay unbeaten this season with a home win.
Omarzai recently lost his mother on April 27, 2026, an unfortunate incident that has emotionally affected him during the ongoing season.
Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a fluent 76, while Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with a crucial 71-run knock.
Rajasthan Royals have had a slightly inconsistent campaign so far. With five wins in eight matches, they are positioned fourth on the table.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's hundred went in vain as RR suffered a home defeat in Jaipur tonight
The knock, which included 5 fours and 12 sixes, is now the third-fastest hundred in the history of the tournament and marks his second IPL ton.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have also enjoyed a positive season overall, though a few inconsistent performances have affected their momentum.
With both sides performing well and pushing for higher positions on the points table, this match promises to be a competitive and entertaining contest in Jaipur.
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad on its app and website.
Rajasthan Royals have played 62 matches at Sawai Mann Singh Stadium, winning 38 and losing 24 over the years. Hyderabad have featured in six matches at this ground, winning three and losing three.
The venue has so far produced low-scoring contests, with pace bowlers enjoying more success than spinners in recent times. With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees, conditions remain challenging.
Elsewhere in the competition, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) victory over Delhi Capitals helped them rise to fourth place in the standings, while DC slipped to fifth.
At 15 years and 27 days, Vaibhav breached the 500-run mark, surpassing Prithvi Shaw for the record.
Mayank's last IPL game was against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. Following which, he was sidelined due to a recurrence of a lumbar stress fracture
Rishabh Pant-led LSG will be hoping to end their winless run at home in IPL 2026 when they take the field against RR on Wednesday