Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals: IPL 2025 Match 32 Preview
CRICKETNEWS
The Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 32 of the IPL 2025 season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:30 PM IST.
Team Form
Delhi Capitals:
DC began the season impressively, winning their first four matches. However, they faced a setback in their last game against Mumbai Indians, where they were bowled out for 193 while chasing a target of 206. 
Rajasthan Royals:
RR have had a mixed season so far, with two wins and four losses. They are currently on a two-match losing streak, having lost their previous game to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine wickets.
Match Details
• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 32, IPL 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
• Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website) 
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is known to favor batters, with a flat surface and short boundaries, making it conducive for high-scoring games. The weather is expected to be clear with temperatures around 29°C, and no rain is forecasted. 
Head-to-Head Record
In their previous 29 encounters, RR have a slight edge with 15 wins, while DC have won 14 times. 
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals:
• Abishek Porel
• Faf du Plessis/Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Karun Nair
• KL Rahul (WK)
• Tristan Stubbs
• Ashutosh Sharma
• Axar Patel (C)
• Vipraj Nigam
• Mitchell Starc
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohit Sharma
• Mukesh Kumar
• Impact Player: Karun Nair    
Rajasthan Royals:
• Sanju Samson (C & WK)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Nitish Rana
• Riyan Parag
• Dhruv Jurel
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Jofra Archer
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Sandeep Sharma
• Tushar Deshpande/Akash Madhwal
• Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya  
Players to Watch
• Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc
• Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer
With both teams eager to secure a win, this match promises to be an exciting contest.