Sri Lanka secured a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the first ODI. Pathum Nissanka (79) and Kusal Mendis (72) powered Sri Lanka to 303/7, a total the West Indies couldn't chase, finishing at 262 all out despite Shai Hope's 56.
DC openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka managed only two sixes in the first six overs, both of them coming from Nissanka. Rahul did not hit a six during his innings as DC scored 55 runs in the powerplay.
Delhi Capitals secured a commanding seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, successfully chasing 226 with five balls to spare. KL Rahul anchored the chase with 75 off 40 balls while Pathum Nissanka set the tone with 62 off 33. Earlier, Riyan Parag's 90 off 50 guided Royals to 225/6. DC pacer Kyle Jamieson admitted feeling unusual fear facing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite thorough planning.
Delhi Capitals achieved a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, successfully chasing down 226. KL Rahul's composed 75 and Pathum Nissanka's explosive 62 laid the foundation. Pacer Kyle Jamieson, despite an expensive spell, admitted to an unusual fear facing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting the importance of early wickets.
Mitchell Starc marked his return to IPL 2026 with a match-winning 3/40 spell, helping Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets. The Australian pacer dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first over and later removed Ravindra Jadeja and Riyan Parag in the 17th over. Captain Axar Patel hailed Starc as a 'legend of the game' after the victory, with KL Rahul anchoring the successful chase of 226 runs.
Kyle Jamieson clashed aggressively with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during DC's IPL 2026 match against RR in Jaipur, delivering a fiery send-off after dismissing the teenager for 4 runs. Former India cricketer Priyank Panchal criticized the 31-year-old's celebration against the young prodigy. Riyan Parag scored a counterattacking 90 for RR, but KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) led DC to a record chase of 226, winning by 7 wickets.
Kyle Jamieson dismissed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for 4 runs with a yorker during IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, then celebrated with aggressive clapping and staring — a fiery send-off that drew criticism. Former India cricketer Priyank Panchal called it inappropriate. Riyan Parag scored 90 for RR, but KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) led DC to a record chase of 226, winning by 7 wickets.
KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka's explosive opening stand powered Delhi Capitals to a stunning seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a formidable 226, Delhi's top order laid a solid foundation, with Rahul and Nissanka scoring fifties. Despite Riyan Parag's brilliant 90, Rajasthan's total proved insufficient as Delhi completed a memorable chase.
KL Rahul became the Indian player with the most 50-plus scores against Rajasthan Royals in IPL history, moving to eight such scores to tie with AB de Villiers at the top. Rahul led Delhi Capitals' chase with a strong performance, supported by Pathum Nissanka's maiden IPL fifty (62), as they chased down 226 runs. Earlier, Riyan Parag's career-best 90 off 50 balls had powered RR to 225/6.
KL Rahul became the Indian with the most 50-plus scores against Rajasthan Royals in IPL history with 8, moving past Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan (both 7) to tie AB de Villiers at the top. Rahul led Delhi Capitals' chase with support from Pathum Nissanka, who scored 62 for his maiden IPL fifty, stitching a century opening stand. Earlier, RR's captain Riyan Parag smashed 90 off 50 balls in their total of 225/6.
Eighteen-year-old Sahil Parakh makes his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals, opening alongside KL Rahul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. The left-handed batter, who also bowls leg-spin, impressed for India Under-19 and was acquired by DC for Rs 30 lakh. Skipper Axar Patel confirmed Parakh replaces Pathum Nissanka at the top.
Eighteen-year-old Sahil Parakh makes his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals, opening alongside KL Rahul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. The left-handed batter, who also bowls leg-spin, impressed for India Under-19 and was acquired by DC for Rs 30 lakh. Skipper Axar Patel confirmed Parakh replaces Pathum Nissanka at the top.
