New Delhi, May 18 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag expressed disappointment after the team's five-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Sunday, saying that the Rajasthan-based franchise "weren't up to the mark."

This was Rajasthan Royals' third straight defeat, leaving them in a must-win situation in their remaining two matches to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. RR currently sit sixth in the points table with six wins and six defeats.

Batting first at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, RR were in a strong position at 160/2 in 14 overs, but were restricted to 193/8 in 20 overs, with DC's Mitchell Starc starring with a four-wicket haul. Starc was well supported by two wickets e...