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Delhi Capitals Face Elimination vs Royals
17 May
Summary
- Delhi Capitals must win their May 17 home game against Rajasthan Royals.
- A loss eliminates Delhi Capitals from the IPL 2026 playoff contention.
- Rajasthan Royals also need a victory to boost their playoff chances.
The Delhi Capitals are set to play their final Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 home match in Delhi on Sunday evening, May 17, against the Rajasthan Royals. This encounter is a crucial must-win game for the Capitals. A defeat in this match would effectively eliminate them from the IPL 2026 playoff race, as they would be unable to accumulate enough points to advance.
The Rajasthan Royals are currently positioned in the mid-table of the league standings. For them, securing a victory is also imperative to maintain their strong pursuit of a playoff berth. The toss for this significant game is scheduled to take place at 7:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST).
Expected playing XIs include KL Rahul and Prithvi Shaw for Delhi, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer are anticipated for Rajasthan. Both teams will be aiming to leverage their key players to secure the vital win.
