Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Shimron Hetmyer
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Prithvi Shaw
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DC
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From 22 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
DC at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Shikhar Dhawan
249 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kagiso Rabada
13 wkts
RR at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Sanju Samson
229 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jofra Archer
7 wkts
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Delhi Capitals
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Rajasthan Royals
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Delhi Capitals · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prithvi Shaw | c Liam Livingstone b Chetan Sakariya | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | b Kartik Tyagi | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Shreyas Iyer | st Sanju Samson b Rahul Tewatia | 43 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 134.38 |
| Rishabh Pant (c) (wk) | b Mustafizur Rahman | 24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Chetan Sakariya b Mustafizur Rahman | 28 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 175 |
| Lalit Yadav | not out | 14* | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Axar Patel | c David Miller b Chetan Sakariya | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.43 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | not out | 6* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Rajasthan Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahipal Lomror | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chetan Sakariya | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Livingstone | c Rishabh Pant b Avesh Khan | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c Rishabh Pant b Anrich Nortje | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| David Miller | st Rishabh Pant b Ravichandran Ashwin | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Sanju Samson (c) (wk) | not out | 70* | 53 | 8 | 1 | 132.08 |
| Mahipal Lomror | c Avesh Khan b Kagiso Rabada | 19 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 79.17 |
| Riyan Parag | b Axar Patel | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Rahul Tewatia | c Shimron Hetmyer b Anrich Nortje | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | not out | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Delhi Capitals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sanju Samson
RR
|
91.2 |
| 2 |
Mustafizur Rahman
RR
|
74.5 |
| 3 |
Anrich Nortje
DC
|
72.2 |
| 4 |
Shreyas Iyer
DC
|
58.8 |
| 5 |
Shimron Hetmyer
DC
|
57.5 |
| 6 |
Axar Patel
DC
|
52.7 |
| 7 |
Rahul Tewatia
RR
|
52.2 |
| 8 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
DC
|
50.6 |
| 9 |
Chetan Sakariya
RR
|
49.6 |
| 10 |
Kagiso Rabada
DC
|
30.0 |
| 11 |
Avesh Khan
DC
|
29.9 |
| 12 |
Mahipal Lomror
RR
|
27.5 |
| 13 |
Rishabh Pant
DC
|
27.5 |
| 14 |
Kartik Tyagi
RR
|
27.3 |
| 15 |
Lalit Yadav
DC
|
18.0 |
| 16 |
Prithvi Shaw
DC
|
12.9 |
| 17 |
Shikhar Dhawan
DC
|
11.4 |
| 18 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
RR
|
11.3 |
| 19 |
David Miller
RR
|
10.1 |
| 20 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal
RR
|
7.1 |
| 21 |
Riyan Parag
RR
|
2.2 |
| 22 |
Liam Livingstone
RR
|
0.7 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals: who played
Delhi Capitals won by 33 runs in IPL 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 25 September 2021. Sanju Samson top-scored with 70 off 53 balls and Anrich Nortje took 2/18.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals?
Delhi Capitals XI: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan. Rajasthan Royals XI: Liam Livingstone, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c) (wk), David Miller, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kartik Tyagi, Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman.
Who won Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals?
Delhi Capitals won by 33 runs.
When and where was Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals played?
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday 25 September 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals?
Delhi Capitals scored 154/6 in 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals scored 121/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals?
Sanju Samson was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 91/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals?
Sanju Samson top-scored with 70 off 53 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals?
Anrich Nortje took 2/18 in 4 overs.