India, May 18 -- The Indian Premier League 2026 has entered the decisive phase of the tournament, where every on-field decision can become the fine margin between qualification and elimination. On Saturday, the high-octane clash between hosts Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium showcased exactly how one decision can alter the course of a campaign.

Riyan Parag returned to the RR setup as captain after missing the previous game against Gujarat Titans because of hamstring issues. However, he failed to guide his side over the line as Rajasthan suffered their third consecutive defeat, missing a golden opportunity to move above Punjab Kings on the points table.

Even though RR still have a game in hand, they failed ...