Pathum Nissanka: the matchup, the stakes, the verdict

IPL 2026: With an aim of chasing the target of 226 runs, DC`s opening batsmen, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, have put on an impressive batting display. Pathum Nissanka has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Kuwait.

Key facts

• IPL 2026: With an aim of chasing the target of 226 runs, DC`s opening batsmen, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, have put on an impressive batting display.
• With an aim of chasing the target of 226 runs, DC's opening batsmen, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, have put on an impressive batting display.
• Nissanka falls, but DC hopeful of chasing down 226.
• Check the full commentary and live score updates of the Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals 43rd Match 2026 in Jaipur dated May 01, 2026 on ESPNcricinfo.
• Updated On: 01 May, 2026 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent.

What we know

Going deeper, With an aim of chasing the target of 226 runs, DC's opening batsmen, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, have put on an impressive batting display.

On the substance, Nissanka falls, but DC hopeful of chasing down 226.

Beyond the headlines, Check the full commentary and live score updates of the Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals 43rd Match 2026 in Jaipur dated May 01, 2026 on ESPNcricinfo.

More precisely, Updated On: 01 May, 2026 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent.

It is worth noting that Follow our live cricket update for in-depth match coverage and exciting highlights from Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals 43rd Match at Jaipur on ESPNcricinfo.

By the numbers

At this stage, Nissanka's fifty takes DC to 70 for 0 in powerplay.

On a related note, In the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Delhi Capitals (DC) have reached the score of 113 runs for the loss of one wicket in 10 overs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

The wider context

On a related note, Was a waist-high full toss and he mistimes this flick towards fine leg.

Going deeper, the match might have gone into the final over but DC were dominant in the second half of this innings.

On the substance, Parag salvages powerplay after openers fall early.

Beyond the headlines, Starc, Jamieson run through RR openers in first two overs.

More precisely, RR bat first to set up Sooryavanshi vs Starc in earnest.

The bottom line

• The match might have gone into the final over but DC were dominant in the second half of this innings.
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