Yesterday, IPL 2026 match results: What happened in DC vs MI and GT vs RR clashes?

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As teams battle for crucial points in the league stage, yesterday’s matches offered a perfect blend of calculated cricket and edge-of-the-seat drama, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the weeks ahead.

Rajasthan Royals' players celebrate after winning the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continued to captivate cricket enthusiasts with yet another action-packed Saturday double-header on Saturday (April 4). In a day filled with strategic brilliance, explosive batting, and clutch performances, Delhi Capitals (DC) registered a commanding victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the afternoon encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals (RR) held their nerve in a high-voltage evening clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Delhi Capitals dominate Mumbai Indians with a 6-wicket win in Arun Jaitley Stadium clash

Delhi Capitals secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the eighth match of IPL 2026. Electing to field first after winning the toss, DC restricted MI to 162/6 in 20 overs.

Mumbai Indians started cautiously but lost early momentum with wickets of Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma falling cheaply at 18/2 inside three overs. Rohit Sharma contributed 35 off 26 balls before departing at 71/3 in the 10th over. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored for MI with a fluent 51 off 36 deliveries, including several trademark wristy shots. Late cameos from Naman Dhir (28 off 21) and Mitchell Santner (18 off 13) helped MI reach a respectable but below-par total on a good batting track. DC’s bowling was disciplined, with Mukesh Kumar and Axar Patel picking crucial wickets to prevent any big acceleration.

In the chase of 163, the Delhi Capitals lost KL Rahul (1) and Nitish Rana (0) early but recovered strongly. Sameer Rizvi (Player of the Match) produced a match-winning knock of 90 off just 51 balls, laced with 7 fours and 7 sixes, combining elegant drives with powerful pulls. Pathum Nissanka added stability with 44 off 30 before David Miller provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 21 off 18 balls. DC reached 164/4 in 18.1 overs, sealing the win with 11 balls to spare and earning two more points.

Rajasthan Royals hold nerve in thrilling 6-run victory over Gujarat Titans

The evening clash at Narendra Modi Stadium produced a classic high-scoring thriller. Rajasthan Royals, after winning the toss and batting first, posted a commanding 210/6 in 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 off 36) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31 off 18) provided a fiery start. Moreover, Dhruv Jurel ( 75 off 42) accelerated in the middle phase with aggressive strokeplay. The innings featured multiple big overs, setting a daunting target.

Gujarat Titans responded positively in their chase of 211, finishing at 204/8. Sai Sudharsan played an anchor role with 73 off 44 balls, striking cleanly through the off-side. Kagiso Rabada chipped in with a quick 23 off 16, and Rashid Khan added 24 off 16 deliveries in the lower order, but GT could not quite find the finishing momentum. Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers maintained control in the death overs, with Ravi Bishnoi (41/4) delivering a game-changing spell that broke key partnerships and restricted boundaries at crucial junctures. Tushar Deshpande held his nerve in the final over to seal the narrow victory when just 11 were needed in 6 balls.

IPL 2026 points table update

Following these results, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals sit comfortably in the top two positions on the IPL 2026 points table, each with strong net run rates and early momentum. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans remain competitive despite the defeats and will look to bounce back with improved execution in upcoming fixtures.

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Aachal Maniyar is a Senior Content Producer at LiveMint, where she covers US sports with a focus on major leagues, marquee events, and athlete-driven stories, while also reporting extensively on cricket and global sports. With over five years of first-hand journalism experience, she combines sharp editorial judgment with real-time sports storytelling across platforms. Her reporting journey spans leading newsrooms including Thomson Reuters, India TV, BTVI, ET NOW, and CNBC TV18, where she has worked across breaking news, live match coverage, feature writing, interviews, video scripting, and anchoring. This multi-platform exposure has shaped her ability to deliver context-rich sports and business journalism tailored for both television and digital audiences. Aachal has conducted and produced exclusive interviews with athletes and public figures such as India cricketer Dhruv Jurel, Indian women’s hockey captain Savita Punia, and industrialist Ratan Tata, along with several emerging and established sports personalities. Her body of work includes in-depth explainers, athlete profiles, emotionally resonant fan narratives, and data-backed match analysis across cricket, Olympic sports, and international competitions. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune, and believes in reporting that is grounded in accuracy, clarity, and credibility. Her philosophy is simple: sports journalism should go beyond scores and statistics, capturing the human stories, pressure moments, and decisions that shape the game and the people who play it.

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