Match 32 of TATA IPL 2025 will see Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday, April 16, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Both teams are looking to bounce back after facing defeats in their previous games. Let’s dive into today’s toss prediction, match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head record, and key players.
Match Details: DC vs RR – IPL 2025
| Fixture | DC vs RR – Match 32, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / JioHotstar App & Website |
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win the Toss Today?
Based on recent trends and team behavior, Delhi Capitals are more likely to win the toss today. Captains generally prefer to bat first at this ground to post a big score.
Toss Winner Prediction: Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals Won & Elected to Bowl
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Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for high-scoring games with short boundaries and a quick outfield. Batting becomes easier under lights, but dew can sometimes affect the bowling side in the second innings.
| Pitch Behavior | Batting-friendly |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 167 runs |
| Win % Batting 1st | 43 times out of 90 matches |
| Win % Chasing | 46 times out of 90 matches |
| Best Strategy | Bat first and post 200+ if dew is not expected |
Head-to-Head Record: DC vs RR in IPL
The rivalry between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals has always been a close one.
| Matches Played | DC Wins | RR Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 14 | 15 |
Current Form – Team Performance in IPL 2025
- Delhi Capitals (DC) started the season with 4 back-to-back wins but lost their last match against Mumbai Indians while chasing 206. They were bowled out for 193.
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) are struggling and currently sit in the lower half of the table. They lost their last game by 9 wickets to RCB in Jaipur.
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Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Abishek Porel
- Jake Fraser-McGurk / Faf du Plessis
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma / T Natarajan
- Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Karun Nair
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (c & wk)
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | 200 runs in 4 matches, solid middle-order anchor |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 10 wickets in 5 games, economy 5.60, key bowler |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 182 runs in 6 games, two fifties, finding form |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Pace weapon, 5 wickets so far, can shine in Delhi |
Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
Looking at the form, venue, and squad depth:
Scenario 1 – DC wins the toss and bats first:
- Predicted Powerplay Score: 60–70
- Predicted Total: 200–220
- Result Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win
Scenario 2 – RR wins the toss and bats first:
- Predicted Powerplay Score: 55–65
- Predicted Total: 180–200
- Result Prediction: Match could go either way, but DC still slight favorites at home
Final Match Winner Prediction: Delhi Capitals
