India, May 18 -- After losing five out of six games at home, Delhi Capitals finally turned things around to finish their last game in Delhi on a winning note, defeating Rajasthan Royals by five wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

Ahead of the fixture, DC batting coach Ian Bell had touched upon a couple of points-the inability of the team to capitalise on home advantage, on the missed chances with the bat and maintaining the faith in skipper Axar Patel despite a lean run in IPL 2026. It was almost like a little prophecy that came true as Capitals won their second win at home.

Rajasthan Royals, needing a win in their chase for a playoffs spot, were reined in towards the end at 193/8, leaving Capitals to chase a relatively modes...