Pant's brilliance puts Rahane century in the shade
The win means Capitals moved to the top of the IPL 2019 points table, the first time the franchise from Delhi has attained that position in the second half of an IPL season since 2012.
22/04Result
40th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Jaipur, Apr 22 2019
-
![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
-
![Delhi Capitals]( "Delhi Capitals")
193/4 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
22/04Result
40th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Jaipur, Apr 22 2019
-
![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
-
![Delhi Capitals]( "Delhi Capitals")
193/4 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'I have just one aim: to win the IPL trophy this year'
Ishant Sharma has his eye on the big prize, and this season he has put his heart into getting Delhi Capitals there
Rahane and Pant make statements by playing to strengths
One has been dropped as captain and both have missed out on the World Cup but this was a display of them at their best
Smart stats - Who has been the best fielding side in IPL 2019?
An in-depth look at who are the best and worst fielding teams and who are the key game changers - positively and negatively
Smart Stats: Pant 286.1 trumps Rahane 183.5
Though Ajinkya Rahane scored a century, his slow start and slow finish meant Rishabh Pant's rapid fifty was more valuable
Talking points: Rahane's dream T20 innings
In the last month, he's missed a World Cup spot and lost the Royals captaincy but he went out there a player freed of all burden
Preview
Royals need to brace for Capitals' spin choke
The sides meet for the first time this season, with Royals needing to do all the running to remain in contention
Royals need to brace for Capitals' spin choke
The sides meet for the first time this season, with Royals needing to do all the running to remain in contention
