The Delhi Capitals (DC) made history by chase record of 226 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR). DC achieve the impressive records in a thrilling match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 1.
Delhi Capitals win with 226 runs against Rajasthan Royals
DC need strong start to chase 226 score. Rahul scored 75 off 40, and Nissanka hit 62 off 33, tearing apart the RR bowling attack from the first over. Nissanka was the early aggressor, getting his first IPL fifty in just 23 balls. Meanwhile, Rahul steadied the chase before unleashing consecutive sixes off Ravi Bishnoi in the middle overs.
- The Foundation: The pair put together 110 runs for the first wicket in only 9.3 overs, setting a solid foundation.
- The Middle-Order Surge: After both openers were out, Nitish Rana kept the energy going with a quick 33 off 17 balls.
- The Finish: Although there was a late scare with the quick dismissals of Rahul and Rana, Ashutosh Sharma scored 25 not out off 15 balls, and Tristan Stubbs added 18 not out off 11 balls to secure the victory with 5 balls to spare.
Record Books: DC’s Highest Successful Run Chases
Tonight’s win is not just any victory; it marks the greatest chase in the franchise’s 19-year history. Delhi Capitals surpassed its previous record of 214, set against the Gujarat Lions in 2017, by a significant margin.
| Target | Opponent | Venue | Year | Key Performer |
| 226 | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur | 2026 | KL Rahul (75) |
| 214 | Gujarat Lions | Delhi | 2017 | Rishabh Pant (97) |
| 210 | Lucknow Super Giants | Visakhapatnam | 2025 | Ashutosh Sharma (66*) |
| 207 | Punjab Kings | Jaipur | 2025 | Sameer Rizvi (58*) |
| 202 | Gujarat Lions | Delhi | 2018 | Rishabh Pant (69) |
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