New Delhi (AFP) – Australia's Mitchell Starc returned figures of 4-40 as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in the IPL with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

Issued on: 17/05/2026 - 20:30

Modified: 17/05/2026 - 20:48

Left-arm quick Starc took three wickets in four balls, including skipper Riyan Parag for 51, to restrict Rajasthan to 193-8 at Delhi's home Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with his 21-ball 46, and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who top-scored with 53, contributed to Rajasthan's total.