Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals will face off in a crucial IPL clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday with both teams still fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive. Delhi Capitals are in a far more difficult position, having managed only 10 points from 12 matches so far. Another defeat would officially end their playoff campaign.
Following an eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani backed struggling wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, saying the team will continue to support him as he looks to regain form.
Delhi Capitals will be looking for consistency when they face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, after a season where their performances have swung sharply between impressive wins and disappointing defeats.
Winless in their last three matches, Delhi Capitals face a must-win situation to keep themselves alive in IPL 2026 when they face a confident Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.
Fresh from registering a record chase in their weekend away clash against Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings will head into their next match against Rajasthan Royals with confidence, looking to strengthen their position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table when the two sides meet at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday.
Delhi Capitals have suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League after England opener Ben Duckett withdrew from the tournament in a bid to rediscover form before a crucial international summer.
Speaking at the pre-season press conference on Monday, Axar admitted that the regulation has changed the way teams approach team combinations.
Badani said the franchise is focused on improving key areas of the squad ahead of the 2026 season, expressing confidence that the team is better prepared to end its long wait for the trophy.
In the video, Rahul calls Samson for a hug as he walks up to collect his award, a gesture that quickly went viral and drew emotional reactions from fans online.
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