The competition between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) as always been one of the most fascinating and closest ones in the history of IPL. Right from the debut season in 2008 to the Super Over thriller in 2025, these two sides have never disappointed in the high-octane drama department. The fixture has always been a show stealer, be it the all-round heroics from Shane Watson in the early years or the modern-day masterclass from Jos Buttler, this match has been a crowd favourite.
RR vs DC Head to Head Record
The lead is only marginal between these two teams, with the Delhi Capitals taking the edge having edged past the Royals over their long history. In 31 matches, Delhi has now beaten Rajasthan 16 times compared to 15 wins for the latter, in what has been an enthralling contest between the two over the years which featured a remarkable tussle in season 2025.
| Feature | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 31 |
| RR Won | 15 |
| DC Won | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
| RR Highest Score | 222 |
| DC Highest Score | 221 |
DC vs RR Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
These two teams have been on this journey since 2008, when Delhi (then known as Daredevils) thumped RR by 9 wickets. That season was followed by RR getting back at the then-Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the semi-final by a crushing 105 runs on their way to the title. Fast forward to 2025, the two sides met for the first time in a Super Over, which ended in high drama as Delhi won another first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
| Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| 2025 | Delhi | DC | Tied (DC won Super Over) |
| 2024 | Delhi | DC | 20 runs |
| 2024 | Jaipur | RR | 12 runs |
| 2023 | Guwahati | RR | 57 runs |
| 2022 | Navi Mumbai | DC | 8 wickets |
| 2022 | Mumbai (W) | RR | 15 runs |
| 2021 | Abu Dhabi | DC | 33 runs |
| 2021 | Mumbai (W) | RR | 3 wickets |
| 2020 | Dubai | DC | 13 runs |
| 2020 | Sharjah | DC | 46 runs |
| 2019 | Delhi | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2019 | Jaipur | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2018 | Delhi | DC | 4 runs (DLS) |
| 2018 | Jaipur | RR | 10 runs (DLS) |
| 2015 | Mumbai (BS) | RR | 14 runs |
| 2015 | Delhi | RR | 3 wickets |
| 2014 | Ahmedabad | RR | 62 runs |
| 2014 | Delhi | RR | 7 wickets |
| 2013 | Jaipur | RR | 9 wickets |
| 2013 | Delhi | RR | 5 runs |
| 2012 | Jaipur | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2012 | Delhi | DC | 1 run |
| 2011 | Jaipur | RR | 6 wickets |
| 2010 | Delhi | DC | 67 runs |
| 2010 | Cuttack | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2009 | Bloemfontein | DC | 14 runs |
| 2009 | Centurion | RR | 5 wickets |
| 2008 | Mumbai (W) | RR | 105 runs (Semi-Final) |
| 2008 | Jaipur | RR | 3 wickets |
| 2008 | Delhi | DC | 9 wickets |
DC vs RR Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Overall Records vs DC
| Category | Record | Player |
| Most Runs | 611 Runs | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Highest Individual Score | 116 (Off 65 balls) | Jos Buttler (IPL 2022) |
| Most Wickets | 20 Wickets | Sandeep Sharma |
| Best Bowling Figures | 3/10 (2008) | Shane Watson |
| Highest Team Total | 222/2 (IPL 2022) | Rajasthan Royals |
Delhi Capitals (DC) Overall Records vs RR
| Category | Record | Player |
| Most Runs | 385+ Runs | Rishabh Pant & Virender Sehwag |
| Highest Team Total | 221/8 (IPL 2024) | Delhi Capitals |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/18 (2012) | Pawan Negi |
| Most Wickets | 20 Wickets | Amit Mishra |
RR Vs DC Head-to-Head at Home Ground
1) RR Record at Home Ground Against DC
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur has been a fortress for Royals. Rajasthan has beaten Delhi 5 out of 7 times at this venue, with Delhi winning just twice. Jaipur’s conditions are normally well suited to RR’s disciplined bowling attack.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 8 |
| Matches Won (RR) | 5 |
| Matches Won (DC) | 3 |
| Win Percentage (RR) | 62.5% |
| Highest Score (RR) | 191/6 (2019) |
| Lowest Score (RR) | 141/6 (2012) |
2) DC Record at Home Ground Against RR
However, it is at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (the old Feroz Shah Kotla) that the tables turn. Delhi lie a little more firmly in the saddle in this regard – they’ve won 5 of 8 encounters between these two. Except for a solitary win in 2015, Rajasthan’s last big win in Delhi came nearly a decade ago, showcasing DC’s domination at the capital.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 11 |
| Matches Won (DC) | 8* |
| Matches Won (RR) | 3 |
| Win Percentage (DC) | 72.7% |
| Highest Score (DC) | 221/8 (2024) |
| Lowest Score (DC) | 152/6 (2012) |
RR Vs DC Head-to-Head at Away Ground
1) RR Record at Away Ground Against DC
RR has a poor win percentage in away match in Delhi as compared to at home. But they have beaten them in some closest of squeakers over the years, not least a 5-run victory in 2013.
2) DC Record at Away Ground Against RR
Delhi has been unable to crack the Jaipur fortress but did manage a memorable 6-wicket win at SMS Stadium in 2019.
RR Vs DC Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
Various factors have forced many the matches to near one place such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, UAE, South Africa and so on.
Player Contributions in DC vs RR Fixtures
1. Jos Buttler (RR)
It has been a nightmare for DC bowlers against this Englishman. His 116 during 2022 is still the most runs scored by a batter in this fixture.
2. Rishabh Pant (DC)
The skipper loves the attack of the Royals. He has cracked multiple match-winning knocks at a strike rate in excess of 170 against them.
3. Ajinkya Rahane (RR/DC)
Rahane, who has played for both sides, is the highest run-getter in this clash with 611 runs. His technical finesse was a feature of the RR batting order for many years.
4. Amit Mishra (DC)
The veteran leg spinner has been extremely successful against RR, taking 20 wickets, usually breaking important middle-order partnerships.
5. Shane Watson (RR)
Watson’s 3/10 and 52 runs in the 2008 semi-final is arguably, the greatest individual performance in this great rivalry as for Watson, a legend of the inaugural season.
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Conclusion
The two teams are pretty much inseparable, with a win-loss record sitting at 16-15. Rajasthan has the advantage at Jaipur, but Delhi enjoys some dominance at home and in high-pressure clashes during the Super Over in 2025. Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer face up against MI bowler Jasprit Bumrah in this year’s edition of the IPL As we gear up for the next season, this is among the most even contests in among all franchises in IPL.
FAQs
Who has won more matches between RR and DC?
In head-to-head contests, Delhi Capitals edge out with wins on 16 occasions, while the Rajasthan Royals have 15 wins.
What is the highest total in RR vs DC?
The highest score in history is 222/2 by the Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 season.
Most wickets in RR vs DCUpdated upto October 2023
Leading wicket-takers with 20 wickets: Amit Mishra (DC), Sandeep Sharma (RR)
Has there been a Super Over RR vs DC in IPL history?
In a very close Super Over held between both the teams in the 2025 IPL season, it was also the Delhi Capitals that emerged victorious.
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