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DC vs RR D11 Prediction Today Match 62, best Fantasy Team & Tips

Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, 62nd Match, Delhi, 17th May, 2026, 7:30 PM IST — Indian Premier League

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DC vs RR D11 prediction today match: Build your fantasy team for IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals face Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium. This DC vs RR Dream11 team prediction highlights key picks like KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravi Bishnoi.
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The dc vs rr dream11 prediction today match is set at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — a venue that plays significantly slower and lower than most IPL grounds. All-time IPL data here shows an average combined score of just 336.73 runs per match with 11.65 wickets per game. In IPL 2026 specifically, the pitch has been even tougher — DC’s lowest score this season at this ground was 75/10, and the highest is 265/4 in 18.5 overs. The average strike rate at this venue in 2026 is just 163.38, which is among the lowest in the tournament. This is a 155–175 range pitch, not a flat highway. Spinners will be key — Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are the fantasy bowling anchors. Load smart top-order batters and both team’s spin-friendly all-rounders.

 

DC vs RR Dream11 prediction: KL Rahul anchors the batting. Axar Patel is the non-negotiable bowling and all-round lock. Spin over pace — this pitch demands it. Looking for a detailed DC vs RR Match 62 analysis with today’s prediction? Get expert insights and key match details here. 

 

DC vs RR Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Team

Form

Delhi Capitals

L W L L W (inconsistent — two good wins but three losses in between)

Rajasthan Royals

W L W L L (two wins recently but lost last two — momentum concern)

DC vs RR Top Fantasy Picks

Top Batting Picks

  • KL Rahul (DC, WK/BAT) — 477 runs at Avg 43.36, SR 177.98 with 1 century and 3 fifties. DC’s batting spine at his home ground — maximum balls faced, proven big-innings ceiling, non-negotiable lock in both formats.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR, BAT) — 315 runs at Avg 35.00, SR 157.50. Confirmed opener and RR captain — guaranteed top-order position means maximum ball exposure on any surface.
  • Dhruv Jurel (RR, WK/BAT) — 314 runs at Avg 31.40, SR 155.44. RR’s most reliable middle-order anchor whose build-and-finish style is perfectly suited to this slow Delhi surface.
  • David Miller (DC, BAT) — 174 runs at Avg 43.50, SR 155.35. Elite average, plays at home, and his calm finishing ability under pressure makes him the smartest low-ownership DC batting pick in GL.

Top Bowling Picks

  • Axar Patel (DC, ALL/BOWL) — 10 wickets at Econ 8.08. Left-arm spin at his home spin-friendly ground with lower-order batting value — the single most complete fantasy asset in this entire fixture.
  • Jofra Archer (RR, BOWL) — 15 wickets at Econ 9.12, BBI 3/20. Arun Jaitley’s uneven bounce suits his back-of-length accuracy — best GL captain option with genuine match-winning ceiling.
  • Ravindra Jadeja (RR, ALL/BOWL) — 8 wickets at Econ 7.84 plus 190 runs at Avg 47.50. The most economical spinner in IPL 2026 delivering points through wickets, economy, and batting simultaneously — best all-round value in this contest.
  • Ravi Bishnoi (RR, BOWL) — 11 wickets at Econ 9.88, BBI 4/41. Leg-spin grips on this slow Delhi surface and the 4-wicket ceiling makes him the highest-upside differential bowling pick in GL.

 

DC vs RR Best Fantasy Teams Today

Small League Team (6 DC + 5 RR)

WK: KL Rahul || BAT: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, David Miller || ALL: Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja || BOWL: Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Raj Punja

 

Grand League Team (5 DC + 6 RR)

WK: Dhruv Jurel || BAT: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, David Miller || ALL: Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja || BOWL: Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma

 

Note on Sooryavanshi: If confirmed in RR XI before match time, replace Jaiswal with Sooryavanshi in GL immediately — SR 236.55 as opener is the single highest fantasy ceiling in this fixture.

 

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Format

Captain

Vice-Captain

Safe / SL

KL Rahul

Axar Patel

Moderate GL

Ravindra Jadeja

Jofra Archer

High Risk GL

Jofra Archer

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (if confirmed)

Probable Playing 11

DC Playing 11: 

KL Rahul (WK), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi

 

RR Playing 11:

 Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja

 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not confirmed in this XI — monitor team news and toss update before finalising GL.

 

DC vs RR Pitch & Weather Report — Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Criterion

Details

Avg Score (IPL, All Years)

336.73 runs/match (both innings combined)

Avg 1st Innings Score

~158–168

Avg 2nd Innings Score

~148–160

IPL Highest at Venue

278/3 — Sunrisers Hyderabad vs KKR

IPL Lowest at Venue

44/2 — Delhi Capitals vs SRH

IPL 2026 Highest

265/4 (DC vs PBKS, 18.5 overs)

IPL 2026 Lowest

75/10 (DC vs RCB, 16.3 overs)

Batting First Win %

~46% (34 wins in 74 IPL matches)

Avg Fantasy Points (BAT)

569.78 per match

Avg Fantasy Points (BOWL)

434.81 per match

Pace vs Spin (Wickets)

Spin-friendly — slow, low surface

Dew Factor

Possible — evening match, 7:30 PM

Temperature

38–42°C, hot Delhi evening

Rain Risk

Low

Expert Fantasy Tips

  • Axar Patel is the only non-negotiable — left-arm spin at his home ground, 10 wickets, all-round value. Pick him in every format without second thought.
  • Spin dominates at Arun Jaitley — Axar, Jadeja, and Bishnoi are your top three bowling slots. This pitch grips and turns — pace economy suffers here.
  • Rahul SL captain, Jadeja moderate GL, Archer high-risk GL — three clear captain tiers for different risk appetites. Pick your level and commit.
  • Dew at 7:30 PM matters — evening match means second-innings batting gets easier as dew settles. Chasing team’s top-order batters get a significant advantage. Confirm toss and adjust captain accordingly.
  • Sooryavanshi is the game-changer — not confirmed in XI but if he plays, build your entire GL around him. SR 236.55 on any surface is unplayable ceiling.

DC vs RR D11 Team Prediction

This dc vs rr dream11 prediction points to a low-scoring, spin-dominated contest. DC have won just 1 of 5 home games in IPL 2026 this season — home advantage means little here. RR’s bowling attack with Archer, Jadeja, and Bishnoi is more varied and balanced than DC’s, which is the decisive edge in a tight contest on this surface.

Axar Patel is the fantasy spine regardless of result. KL Rahul is the batting anchor. Jadeja’s all-round value makes him the best multiplier pick for moderate GL. Slight tilt toward RR’s bowling resources in both formats — their attack is simply better suited to this venue.Axar lock. Rahul batting anchor. Jadeja all-round GL value. Confirm Sooryavanshi — if he plays, the entire GL structure shifts around him.

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FAQS❓

Who is the best captain pick for DC vs RR Dream11 today?

 KL Rahul for SL — 477 runs at Avg 43.36 at his home ground, the safest batting floor in this contest. Ravindra Jadeja for moderate GL — 8 wickets at Econ 7.84 plus 190 runs at Avg 47.50 gives him dual-department ceiling no other player in this fixture matches. Jofra Archer for high-risk GL — 15 wickets and genuine big-haul potential.

Which player is a must-pick in DC vs RR Dream11?

Axar Patel — no debate. DC’s captain, left-arm spinner at Arun Jaitley’s spin-friendly surface, 10 wickets at Econ 8.08, and useful lower-order batting. He delivers fantasy points through wickets, economy, and batting contribution all in one package. Pick him in every team, every format.

How many DC players should I pick in DC vs RR Dream11?

6 DC + 5 RR in SL. 5 DC + 6 RR in GL. DC have Rahul and Axar as locks but RR’s bowling unit — Archer, Jadeja, Bishnoi — is deeper and better suited to this surface. Tilt GL toward RR’s bowling resources.

Who is the best differential pick for DC vs RR Grand League?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi if confirmed in the XI — SR 236.55, 440 runs, the most destructive opener in IPL 2026. Low ownership due to XI uncertainty but the highest ceiling in this fixture if he plays. Verify before the toss and lock him in immediately if he’s confirmed.

What is the ideal DC vs RR Dream11 team today?

SL: KL Rahul (WK/C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Raj Punja. GL: Dhruv Jurel (WK), KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma.