IPL 2025, DC vs RR: Possible Changes for Both Teams Ahead of Crucial Match. As Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals prepare for their high-stakes clash, here are potential changes both teams could make to strengthen their lineups.

Delhi Capitals(DC) and Rajasthan Royals(RR) Seek Redemption in IPL 2025 Clash

Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals will aim to bounce back from recent defeats when they face off at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday in an IPL 2025 fixture. Delhi, led by Axar Patel, lost a close match to Mumbai Indians, while Rajasthan Royals were convincingly beaten by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by nine wickets.

Both teams have been struggling with key issues. Delhi’s slow starts, especially due to the underperforming Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, have been a major concern. With McGurk yet to make an impact in five matches, and Karun Nair scoring 89 runs as an impact substitute, the management may opt to bring in Donovan Ferreira, especially with uncertainty around Faf du Plessis’ availability. Abishek Porel could also be considered to open alongside Karun Nair or KL Rahul, who had previously opened for Delhi against Chennai Super Kings.

For Rajasthan Royals, the team has been unable to find their rhythm in IPL 2025. The spin duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana have not been effective, potentially leading to a change with Kwena Maphaka replacing Theekshana in the playing XI. Additionally, Rajasthan’s inconsistent middle order has hindered players like Shimron Hetmyer from facing enough balls. Captain Sanju Samson has also struggled for consistency, and the team needs him to step up.

Currently, Delhi Capitals sit second in the points table, while Rajasthan Royals are in eighth place.

Here are the likely XIs and impact subs

Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.

Impact sub: Mukesh Kumar

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.

Impact sub: Kumar Karthikeya