IPL 2026: Starc vs Sooryavanshi in Jaipur! DC overhaul XI in high-stakes clash vs RR
Mitchell Starc makes his IPL 2026 debut for Delhi Capitals today against Rajasthan Royals, setting up a thrilling opening duel with teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bat, citing a dry Jaipur wicket. Both teams have made strategic changes to bolster their lineups for this crucial encounter.
NEW DELHI: A marquee battle is set to headline Friday’s IPL 2026 clash as Mitchell Starc makes his season debut for the Delhi Capitals, setting up a mouth-watering contest against teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when they face the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. RR skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bat first at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, pointing to surface conditions as a key factor. “We're going to bat first.
I think it's not the usual Jaipur wicket. It's a bit dry; we noticed that yesterday and the pitch played a little faster the other day. So hopefully it gets a little slow in the back end, so that's why we're batting first.
(On the win against Punjab Kings) I think the middle order and lower order finished it like the way they did and the openers as usual started really brilliantly. But as a collective team effort, chasing down 220 always helps. Everyone's stepping up.
That has been the motto, like, as I was saying, we haven't been playing proper and complete cricket for 40 overs. Hopefully we can narrow it down as the tournament reaches the business end. Another show today and we can rest for a few days.