Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 57 runs
Player of the match: YBK Jaiswal
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 15–14 DCVenue par · 188Chase success · 48%POTM · YBK Jaiswal
Match preview & overview
Royals cruise past Capitals by 57 runs in Guwahati as Jaiswal steals the show
Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 57 runs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on 8 April 2023. Batting first after Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field, Rajasthan posted 199/4 on a ground where the average first-innings total is 188. Delhi's chase never got going: three wickets fell inside the powerplay for just 38 runs, and they finished well short on 142/9. YBK Jaiswal was named Player of the Match for his contribution to a Rajasthan innings that was dominant across all three phases.
The powerplay set the tone. Rajasthan reached the end of the sixth over on 68 without loss, 21 runs above the Barsapara powerplay average of 47. That foundation gave the middle order licence to build, and the death overs yielded a further 69 runs for just one wicket. Delhi's reply followed an almost opposite trajectory: three early wickets exposed the middle order immediately, the run rate climbed beyond reach, and the tail contributed little in the final five overs as four more wickets fell for 29 runs.
The 57-run margin was the widest result between these two sides in recent seasons. With the overall head-to-head record now reading Rajasthan 15, Delhi 14 across 30 IPL meetings, this win edged the Royals marginally ahead in a rivalry that has been almost perfectly balanced across the tournament's history.
Pitch report & venue insights
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati — 25-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
25
T20 matches hosted
188
Avg 1st-innings score
164
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
48
Avg powerplay runs
76%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Rajasthan Royals lead the series 15–14 from 30 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals30
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025No result
2024DC won by 20 runs
2024RR won by 12 runs
2023RR won by 57 runs
2022DC won by 8 wickets
2022RR won by 15 runs
2021DC won by 33 runs
2021RR won by 3 wickets
2020DC won by 13 runs
2020DC won by 46 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
RR's powerplay the difference: 68 runs, no wickets
Rajasthan Royals raced to 68 without loss in the first six overs, well above the Barsapara ground average of 47 powerplay runs. That foundation made 199/4 achievable and gave Delhi an almost impossible mountain to chase.
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DC's chase undone inside the powerplay
Angle 03
Death overs: RR 69/1 vs DC 29/4
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Barsapara's average first-innings score: 188
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Jaiswal named Player of the Match
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may suit this type of fixture well: Barsapara's average first-innings score of 188 suggests a batter-friendly surface where individual milestones become more likely.
- Powerplay wicket markets could be worth monitoring given how decisively Delhi's chase unravelled inside the first six overs; three early wickets in a chase shifts the match context dramatically.
- The toss continues to be a factor at this ground: 73% of toss winners at Barsapara chose to field, yet Rajasthan still posted 199/4 after Delhi won the toss and asked them to bat.
- The chase success rate of 46% at Barsapara suggests outright winner markets may lean slightly towards first-innings sides, though the head-to-head record across 30 meetings is almost exactly level.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
What was the result of Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals on 8 April 2023?
Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 57 runs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Rajasthan posted 199/4 batting first; Delhi were bowled out for 142/9 in reply. YBK Jaiswal was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss in Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2023?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field. Despite that decision, Rajasthan Royals put on 199/4, including a powerplay score of 68 runs without loss, which proved well beyond Delhi on a ground where chasing sides win only 46% of the time.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals?
Across 30 IPL meetings, Rajasthan Royals lead 15 wins to Delhi Capitals' 14, with no matches abandoned. The last five results have split three wins to Rajasthan and two to Delhi, with one tied match included in 2025.
Where to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming available through Sky Go and NOW TV. UK viewers should note that matches starting in the Indian evening typically begin between 14:30 and 15:30 GMT, depending on the time of year.
How did Rajasthan Royals' innings break down by phase?
Rajasthan scored 68 runs without loss in the powerplay (overs 1-6), 62 runs for 3 wickets in the middle overs (overs 7-15), and 69 runs for 1 wicket in the death overs (overs 16-20), finishing on 199/4. All three phases outperformed or matched the ground averages at Barsapara.
What is Barsapara Cricket Stadium's average score in T20 cricket?
Across 25 matches at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the average first-innings score is 188 and the average second-innings score is 164. The powerplay average is 47 runs, and the average death-overs score is 39 runs. Chasing sides have won 46% of matches at the ground.
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Photo credits (2)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source