The rr vs dc dream11 prediction today match is one of IPL 2026’s most one-sided fantasy builds — RR back at their Sawai Mansingh fortress against a DC side recovering from being bowled out for 75 against RCB on April 27, their 3rd lowest IPL total ever. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in record-breaking form (357 runs at SR 234.86, 32 sixes), fresh off 103 off 37 vs SRH at this exact ground six days ago. With KL Rahul the only consistent DC batter, your fantasy build needs to tilt heavily toward RR.
The critical fantasy variable here is pace dominance — Sawai Mansingh has produced 99 pace fantasy points vs 52 for spin in last 10 T20s, and chasing teams have won 64.62% of matches here. For your rr vs dc dream11 team today, lock Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal as opening anchors, pick KL Rahul as your DC must-have, and back Jofra Archer (13 wickets at Econ 8.03) as your bowling spearhead against DC’s shattered top order. Searching for RR match 43 analysis and prediction today? Get expert insights and complete
RR vs DC Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
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Team |
Form |
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Rajasthan Royals |
W L L W L (lost to SRH on April 25 despite Sooryavanshi’s 103) |
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Delhi Capitals |
L W L L L (bowled out for 75 vs RCB on April 27) |
DC arrive in genuine crisis — 6 points from 8 matches, sitting 7th on the points table after their catastrophic 75 all out against RCB where the powerplay score was 13/6 (the lowest in any full IPL game). RR sit 4th with 10 points but have won just 1 of their last 4 matches, with the middle order outside Sooryavanshi-Jaiswal completely failing to fire. The form gap heading into this fixture is the widest in any IPL 2026 fantasy build this week.
Also Read: RR vs DC Full Head to Head History
RR vs DC Top Fantasy Picks
Top Batting Picks
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) — 357 runs at SR 234.86 with 32 sixes, smashed 103 off 37 vs SRH at this ground on April 25 — non-negotiable SL captain pick.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) — 255 runs at SR 153.61, owns DC bowling with 200+ career runs against them — safest RR batting captain alternative.
- KL Rahul (DC) — 358 runs at SR 185.49 with an unbeaten 152* — the only DC batter in form and a must-have despite the team collapse.
- Tristan Stubbs (DC) — 201 runs at Avg 50.25 with 3 not-outs in 7 innings — DC’s most consistent finisher and best low-ownership GL differential.
- Dhruv Jurel (RR) — 232 runs at SR 163.38 with 81* this season — safe SL keeper option ahead of any DC alternative.
- Sameer Rizvi (DC) — 209 runs at SR 149.28 with a top score of 90 — DC’s most consistent middle-order presence and best non-Rahul DC pick.
Top Bowling Picks
- Jofra Archer (RR) — 13 wickets at Econ 8.03 with 3/20 best — bowling VC in SL, captain candidate in GL with raw pace into DC’s shaky top order.
- Ravi Bishnoi (RR) — 11 wickets at Econ 9.54 with a 4/41 — must-pick RR bowling differential and key middle-overs wicket-taker.
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC) — 7 wickets at Econ 10.26 — DC’s premier wrist-spinner and the only spin matchup against Sooryavanshi-Jaiswal with genuine threat.
- Ravindra Jadeja (RR) — 132 runs at Avg 66.00 plus 6 wickets at Econ 7.00 — best dual-department fantasy contributor in this fixture.
- Axar Patel (DC) — 7 wickets at Econ 8.33 plus 31 runs as DC captain — credit-cheap dual-department pick with batting upside in the top 7.
RR vs DC Best Fantasy Team Today
Small League Team (7 RR + 4 DC)
WK: KL Rahul | BAT: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tristan Stubbs, Dhruv Jurel | ALL: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel | BOWL: Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Brijesh Sharma
Grand League Team (6 RR + 5 DC)
WK: Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul | BAT: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tristan Stubbs | ALL: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel | BOWL: Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
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Format |
Captain |
Vice-Captain |
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Safe / SL |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
KL Rahul |
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Risky / GL |
Yashasvi Jaiswal |
Jofra Archer |
RR vs DC Probable Playing XIs
RR Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma
DC Playing XI:
Sahil Parakh, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Pitch Report — Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Jaipur will be 36–40°C at match time, draining bowlers fielding through the first innings. The Sawai Mansingh pitch favours pacers (pace fantasy points 99 vs spin 52 in last 10 T20s) on a balanced surface that has seen 200+ totals become routine in IPL 2026 — SRH chased 229 here just six days ago. Mild dew arrives only late, so spinners like Bishnoi and Kuldeep keep their grip through the middle overs. Across 65 IPL matches at this venue, chasing teams have won 42 (64.62% success rate).
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Criterion |
Details |
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Avg 1st Innings Score (last 10 T20s) |
199 |
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Recent IPL 2026 High |
229/5 (SRH vs RR, Apr 25) |
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Boundary Dimensions |
Square 65m, Straight 70m+ |
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Pace vs Spin Fantasy Points |
99 vs 52 (pace dominant) |
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Chasing Win % |
64.62% (42 of 65 matches) |
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Temperature |
36–40°C |
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Rain Risk |
10% |
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Dew Factor |
Mild — late 2nd innings only |
For your rr vs dc dream11 prediction, the heat-pace combination matters most — pacers like Archer and Burger form your fantasy core, and powerplay hitters like Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal hold the highest fantasy ceiling on this batting-friendly surface.
Expert Fantasy Tips for RR vs DC Match
- Sooryavanshi in SL, Jaiswal as GL captain — Sooryavanshi’s SR 234.86 makes him the safest SL captain. Jaiswal’s 200+ career runs vs DC at lower ownership gives him the highest GL ceiling.
- Jofra Archer is your bowling anchor — 13 wickets at Econ 8.03 against DC’s collapsing top order. Lock him as bowling VC across all formats.
- Toss matters here — If RR bowl first, Archer becomes a near-certain GL captain. Always check the toss before finalising.
- Avoid Riyan Parag in SL — Just 88 runs at SR 112.82 with no fifty all season. Use the slot on Hetmyer or Ferreira instead.
- Tristan Stubbs is your contrarian GL pick — 201 runs at Avg 50.25 with 3 not-outs makes him DC’s most consistent finisher at low ownership.
RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction
RR hold the clear fantasy edge. Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal, Archer, and Bishnoi form a four-player core that covers Orange Cap-contender batting, anchor stability, and pace-spin wicket-taking. From DC, KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs are your must-picks — Rahul as the in-form anchor and Stubbs as the best-value differential.
rr vs dc dream11 prediction: Load Sooryavanshi and KL Rahul as dual batting anchors. Use Jaiswal as GL captain for highest ceiling. Back Archer as bowling core regardless of toss. Pick Stubbs over Rizvi in GL for better floor with 3 not-outs.