Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
With Rajasthan aiming to secure a top-four finish and Delhi fighting to remain in playoff contention, the tactical implementation of the 'Impact Player' rule is expected to be a central component of tonight’s strategies.
As Match 62 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) commences at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, both the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have confirmed their five substitute players for the evening. With Rajasthan aiming to secure a top-four finish and Delhi fighting to remain in playoff contention, the tactical implementation of the 'Impact Player' rule is expected to be a central component of tonight’s strategies. You can find Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard here.
The Delhi Capitals have named a versatile list of substitutes that prioritises both domestic and international top and middle-order batting depth.
DC XI: KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar
Delhi Capitals Impact Subs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Sameer Rizvi
- Vipraj Nigam
- Pathum Nissanka
- Karun Nair
Rajasthan Royals have named a versatile bench to maintain their defensive balance. Asked to field second, the Royals are expected to start with their primary batting unit and potentially introduce a specialist bowler during the second innings to defend their target. Delhi Weather and Rain Forecast for DC vs RR IPL 2026.
RR XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja
Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs
- Dasun Shanaka
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Sushant Mishra
- Aman Rao Perala
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has consistently produced high-scoring encounters throughout the 2026 season. With boundaries being some of the smallest in the tournament, the '12th man' strategy often proves decisive in the final five overs of each innings.
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