Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 12 runs
Player of the match: R Parag
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 15–14 DCVenue par · 165Chase success · 64%POTM · R Parag
Match preview & overview
Rajasthan Royals edge Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 28 March 2024. Batting first, Rajasthan posted 185/5, a total 20 runs above the ground's average of 165 from 97 IPL matches at the venue. Delhi Capitals made a decent fist of the chase, reaching 173/5, but the 12-run deficit was never fully clawed back after a steady middle phase. R Parag was named Player of the Match.
Delhi had won the toss and chosen to field, the preferred option for 60 per cent of toss winners at this ground. Rajasthan's innings was built in two distinct bursts. They were cautious early, scoring 31/2 in the powerplay against a venue average of 46, before accelerating sharply: 77 runs in the middle overs and another 77 in the death overs of 16 to 20 gave the innings its final shape.
In reply, Delhi moved at a stronger pace through the powerplay, 59/2 from six overs, well ahead of the ground average. Their middle phase produced 61 more runs but two further wickets began to tighten things. When 53 runs from the final five overs was not enough to cross the line, Rajasthan secured a win that kept them near the top of the early IPL 2024 standings.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur — 97-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
97
T20 matches hosted
165
Avg 1st-innings score
153
Avg 2nd-innings score
64%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
60%
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 post above-par 185/5 on a 165-average pitch
Rajasthan Royals scored 185/5, comfortably above Sawai Mansingh Stadium's average first-innings total of 165 across 97 matches. The middle overs were the engine: 77 runs from overs 7 to 15 gave the innings its backbone. A solid death phase of 77 more runs off the final five cemented a competitive target.
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Delhi Capitals came close but the chase fell 12 short
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Toss went Delhi's way but RR had the last word
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Riyan Parag named Player of the Match
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Head-to-head level at 15 wins apiece after 30 meetings
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- The venue's chase success rate of 64 per cent across 97 matches may make second-innings team total markets more interesting than outright result lines.
- Top batter markets could be worth monitoring given both sides showed they can score at the death: RR managed 77 runs in their final five overs, DC 53 in theirs.
- Player of the Match markets may offer editorial interest given Rajasthan's middle-order depth and the Player of the Match here came from outside the obvious top three.
- The toss has historically influenced team selection at this venue, with 60 per cent of toss winners opting to field. Toss-related markets tend to attract attention at grounds with a clear pattern.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
What was the result of the Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals IPL match on 28 March 2024?
Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan posted 185/5 batting first and Delhi fell short on 173/5 in their 20 overs.
Who won the Player of the Match award in this game?
R Parag of Rajasthan Royals was named Player of the Match for his contribution to their 185/5 total.
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 no-results. It is one of the more evenly balanced rivalries in the competition.
Where can UK fans watch Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals IPL matches?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or NOW TV. Coverage typically starts shortly before the scheduled first ball, which falls in the evening in India and late afternoon or early evening UK time.
Who won the toss and what did they decide?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field, which is consistent with the pattern at Sawai Mansingh Stadium where 60 per cent of toss winners opt to bowl first. Despite that decision, Delhi were unable to defend the target Rajasthan set.
What is the typical first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium?
Across 97 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score is 165 runs. Rajasthan's 185/5 in this game was 20 runs above that benchmark, which proved to be a decisive advantage.
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Photo credits (2)
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- James Faulkner — photo by Eoin_Morgan_and_James_Faulkner.jpg: Nic Redhead from Birmingham, UK derivative work: StAnselm, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source