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IPL 2026: Starc, Rahul, Porel, Ashutosh keep DC's playoffs hopes alive with five-wicket win over RR

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KL Rahul’s 56, Starc’s 4-Wicket Burst Help DC Edge RR in IPL 2026 Thriller

By IANS News May 18, 2026 • 06:50 AM View: 323

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul top-scored with a composed 56 off 42 balls as Delhi Capitals sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. The win was built on Mitchell Starc's devastating four-wicket burst in the death overs that had earlier pegged back a marauding RR to 193/8.

Rahul anchored the chase with his characteristic calmness, while sharing a key 105-run partnership with Abishek Porel, who hit 51 off 31 balls. Ashutosh Sharma then stepped in late as the impact player to steer DC home via an unbeaten five-ball 18, as it proved to be a tense, see-saw contest that swung repeatedly before the hosts finally held their nerve.

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