What Happened Last Time When RR Faced DC In IPL 2024?

RR Riyan Parag stole the show with his remarkable match-winning performance. [x.com]RR Riyan Parag stole the show with his remarkable match-winning performance. [x.com]

As we approach the crucial stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, excitement peaks with an anticipated match-up. On May 7, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are poised to take on the Delhi Capitals(DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, marking the 56th match of the IPL 2024 season.

This encounter marks the second clash between these two teams this season. In their previous IPL encounters, RR and DC have competed 28 times, underscoring their intense rivalry.

RR has dominated, securing victory in 15 of these matches, while Delhi Capitals have emerged victorious in 13 games.

Looking ahead, we at OneCricket, are interested in knowing what happened the last time these two teams faced each other in the IPL.

What happened last time when RR faced DC in IPL?

The previous face-off, which took place on March 28, 2024, in the 9th match of the Indian Premier League 2024, at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, saw RR turning a precarious start into a remarkable victory, all thanks to young Riyan Parag's outstanding performance.

Parag not only stabilized RR's innings but also accelerated the scoring, smashing an unbeaten 84 from just 45 deliveries, decorated with 7 fours and 6 sixes.

Rajasthan Royals had a shaky beginning after losing openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler early in the innings, leaving them struggling at 36 for 3 in the 8th over.

The situation looked dire until Parag stepped up, well-supported by contributions from Ravichandran Ashwin (29 runs), Dhruv Jurel (20 runs), and Shimron Hetmyer (14* runs), helping the team to post a competitive total of 185/5.

DC fell short of target

DC’s chase was aggressive from the start with openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh providing a solid platform. However, RR's Nandre Burger dramatically shifted the momentum in the 4th over, dismissing Marsh for 23 and Ricky Bhui for a duck.

Despite Warner’s 49 runs and Tristan Stubbs’ fiery 44 not out, DC couldn’t keep up with the required rate, especially after losing key players like Rishabh Pant and Ishan Porel to spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

DC ultimately fell short by 12 runs, with RR’s Burger and Chahal picking up crucial wickets at pivotal moments. Riyan Parag was rightly named the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.