IPL 2026: Bowling in focus as Rajasthan Royals look to control playoff fate vs Delhi Capitals
Rajasthan Royals are fighting to secure a playoff spot in IPL 2026, needing wins in their remaining matches after two straight losses. Their bowling has been a major concern, with poor discipline leading to high scores conceded in recent games. They face Delhi Capitals, a team still in faint playoff contention, in a crucial upcoming match.
- ▪Rajasthan Royals are fifth in the points table with 12 points from 11 games and can secure a playoff berth by winning their remaining three matches.
- ▪The Royals have conceded over 200 runs in each of their last four games and have given away 134 extras this season, the most in the league.
- ▪Strike bowler Jofra Archer struggled in the last game with four wides and a no-ball in an 11-ball over, prompting potential changes to the bowling lineup.
- ▪The Royals may bring back left-arm seamer Nandre Burger and include leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for the match on a spin-friendly Kotla pitch.
- ▪Teen openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal have provided key batting starts, but the middle order must contribute more consistently.
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- ▪ IPL 2026: How Delhi Capitals can still qualify for playoffs after RR win — Times of India — Top
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