IPL 2026: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka power DC to record chase as Riyan Parag’s 90 goes in vain
KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka led Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals by chasing down 226 in a high-scoring IPL match. Their 102-run opening stand set the foundation for one of the biggest successful chases in IPL history. Despite Riyan Parag's 50-ball 90 for Rajasthan, his efforts were overshadowed by Delhi's dominant batting performance.
- ▪KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka scored a 102-run opening partnership to power Delhi Capitals' chase.
- ▪Riyan Parag scored 90 off 50 balls to lift Rajasthan Royals to 225 for 6.
- ▪Delhi Capitals reached 226 for 3 in 19.4 overs to secure a seven-wicket win.
- ▪Rahul and Nissanka both scored fifties, with Rahul contributing crucial boundaries against Ravi Bishnoi.
- ▪Riyan Parag was unable to field due to a hamstring niggle, leading to Yashasvi Jaiswal taking temporary captaincy.
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