The IPL is slowly picking up speed, and this will be the 32nd match where Delhi Capitals will clash with Rajasthan Royals. DC are currently in 2nd place on the points table and have won four out of five matches. On the other hand, RR are currently in 8th place on the points table and have won only two matches out of six games. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two fireballs face each other.
Top 5 Key Player Battle Between DC vs RR of IPL Season 2025
1. KL Rahul vs Maheesh Theekshana
The right-hand batsman and top order batter KL Rahul has a low performance against the right-arm spin bowler Maheesh Theekshana. Talking about the performance, KL Rahul has played only 3 balls of Theekshana, in which he scored 5 runs and was dismissed.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 166.7 | 5.0 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 166.7 | 5.0 |
2. Faf du Plessis vs Jofra Archer
The right-hand batsman Faf du Plessis has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Jofra Archer, who is known for his momentum. Talking about the performance, Faf has played a total of 22 balls of Jofra, in which he scored 22 runs and was dismissed twice. This means Jofra can easily disturb him and can take his wickets.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 154.5 | 8.5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 71.4 | – |
| Total | 22 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 122.2 | 11.0 |
3. Sanju Samson vs Kuldeep Yadav
The right-hand batsman Sanju Samson has a decent performance against the left-arm spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav. Talking about the performance, Sanju has played a total of 41 balls of Kuldeep, in which he scored a total of 50 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 121.4 | – |
| 2018 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 129.4 | – |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 122.2 | – |
| Total | 50 | 41 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 122.0 | 50.0 |
4. Riyan Parag vs Mohit Sharma
The right-hand batsman Nitish Rana has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Mohit Sharma, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Talking about the performance, Riyan has played a total of 15 balls of Mohit, in which he scored a total of 29 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | – |
| 2024 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 225.0 | 27.0 |
| Total | 29 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 193.3 | 29.0 |
5. Nitish Rana vs Kuldeep Yadav
The left-hand batsman Nitish Rana has a low performance against left-arm spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav. Talking about the performance, Nitish has played a total of 33 balls of Kuldeep, in which he scored only 44 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 | – |
| 2022 | 27 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 108.0 | 27.0 |
| Total | 44 | 33 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 133.3 | 44.0 |
In conclusion, the 32nd match between DC and RR will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as KL Rahul will play against Maheesh Theekshana, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Additionally, Faf du Plessis and Riyan Parag will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
Also See:
- Riyan Parag vs DC Stats and Records
- Sanju Samson vs DC Stats and Records
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs DC Stats and Records
- Jofra Archer vs DC Stats and Records
- KL Rahul vs RR Stats and Records
- Axar Patel vs RR Stats and Records
- Tristan Stubbs vs RR Stats and Records
- Jake Fraser McGurk vs RR Stats and Records
- Mohit Sharma vs RR Stats and Records
- Kuldeep Yadav vs RR Stats and Records
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs DC Stats and Records
