Delhi Capitals are in great form this season, but they lost to Mumbai Indians in their last match. This was their first defeat of the season. The team, led by Akshar Patel, will now face the Rajasthan Royals at their home ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium. In this match, to be held on Wednesday, both captains may make changes to their playing XI.

Rajasthan Royals are also coming off a loss, having been defeated by Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sanju Samson is not happy with his team’s performance and might make some big decisions. Meanwhile, Akshar Patel could take the risk of leaving out a powerful batsman.

South African Batsman May Get a Chance

Jack Fraser-McGurk has been opening for Delhi Capitals since the start of IPL 2025. However, he has not performed as expected. In this situation, captain Akshar Patel may give South African batsman Donovan Ferreira a chance in the playing XI. Donovan usually plays in the middle order, so KL Rahul could open the innings along with Abhishek Porel.

Karun Nair made a strong comeback in the last match and played a brilliant inning. If Delhi bats first, Nair will surely be part of the playing XI. Otherwise, just like the last match, he could be used as an impact player.

Faf du Plessis will likely miss this match as well since he is still not fully fit. There has been no fresh update on his recovery.

There is also a chance that Karun Nair could start in the playing XI, and Donovan Ferreira may have to wait. Other players like Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, and Mohit Sharma are expected to be part of the team.

Rajasthan Royals Might Make Changes Too

The Rajasthan Royals are also in desperate need of a win. They have played six matches so far, winning only two and losing four. The team has struggled in both batting and bowling this season.

Sanju Samson has shown faith in Tushar Deshpande, but the bowler has failed to deliver. In this match, Akash Madhwal might get a chance in Deshpande’s place.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a half-century in the last match, while the captain Sanju Samson couldn’t contribute much. Both openers will have to give a strong start this time.

Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahish Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, and Jofra Archer are likely to retain their spots in the playing XI.

Probable Playing XI of Both Teams

Delhi Capitals:

Axar Patel (Captain), Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Donovan Ferreira.

Rajasthan Royals:

Sanju Samson (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Mahish Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Akash Madhwal.