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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Delhi Daredevils

VS

Rajasthan Royals

18 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

7
Wins
38.9%
18
Total
11
Wins
61.1%
38.9%
61.1%

Rivalry Overview

Since their first encounter, Delhi Daredevils versus Rajasthan Royals has grown into IPL's premier matchup. 18 matches later, this rivalry continues to captivate millions, offering a perfect blend of competition, skill, and sporting drama.

📊 Record Analysis

The 11-7 record favors Rajasthan Royals, yet neither team can claim complete dominance. With just 4 matches separating them, every future encounter carries potential to shift the balance of this rivalry.

Delhi Daredevils Stats

Highest Score: 196
Average Score: 73
Win Rate: 38.9%

Rajasthan Royals Stats

Highest Score: 201
Average Score: 78
Win Rate: 61.1%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

🏏 Delhi Daredevils Top Scorers

1
V Sehwag
SR: 166.67 | 10×6 | 41×4
295
177 balls
2
G Gambhir
SR: 117.48 | 1×6 | 18×4
168
143 balls
3
AB de Villiers
SR: 112.86 | 1×6 | 13×4
158
140 balls
4
KD Karthik
SR: 120.77 | 5×6 | 11×4
157
130 balls
5
DA Warner
SR: 117.46 | 2×6 | 17×4
148
126 balls

🏏 Rajasthan Royals Top Scorers

1
AM Rahane
SR: 132.09 | 10×6 | 51×4
494
374 balls
2
R Dravid
SR: 120.48 | 3×6 | 31×4
253
210 balls
3
SR Watson
SR: 156.52 | 12×6 | 19×4
216
138 balls
4
KK Nair
SR: 151.75 | 5×6 | 18×4
173
114 balls
5
YK Pathan
SR: 161.29 | 12×6 | 11×4
150
93 balls

🎯 Delhi Daredevils Top Bowlers

1
A Mishra
Econ: 8.33 | Balls: 198
19
wickets
2
MF Maharoof
Econ: 6.04 | Balls: 138
14
wickets
3
S Nadeem
Econ: 7.66 | Balls: 174
7
wickets
4
Imran Tahir
Econ: 6.63 | Balls: 48
6
wickets
5
UT Yadav
Econ: 7.56 | Balls: 108
6
wickets

🎯 Rajasthan Royals Top Bowlers

1
SR Watson
Econ: 6.43 | Balls: 138
9
wickets
2
MM Patel
Econ: 6.86 | Balls: 132
9
wickets
3
SK Warne
Econ: 6.97 | Balls: 180
8
wickets
4
AD Mascarenhas
Econ: 7.33 | Balls: 72
6
wickets
5
JP Faulkner
Econ: 8.65 | Balls: 102
6
wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

Scoring records tell their own story - Delhi Daredevils's 196 represents their best effort, eclipsed only by Rajasthan Royals's 201. Such totals highlight the batting depth both franchises possess. With 6 matches, Feroz Shah Kotla has emerged as the spiritual home of this rivalry, producing countless memorable moments.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Feroz Shah Kotla
6 matches played
Sawai Mansingh Stadium
5 matches played
Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera
2 matches played
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