Mitchell Starc’s Super Over Brilliance Seals Thrilling Win for Delhi Capitals Over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025
In a high-octane clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) edged past Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a Super Over thriller after both teams finished tied at 188 in regulation time. The match saw drama, missed chances, and a heroic final-over performance by Mitchell Starc that turned the tide in DC's favor.
Starc's Stunning Final Over Sets Up Super Over Drama
With RR needing just 9 runs off the final over and six wickets in hand, the match looked all but done. But Mitchell Starc flipped the script with a display of death-over bowling masterclass, landing five pinpoint yorkers to choke the chase. The pressure mounted, and Dhruv Jurel failed to find the two required off the final delivery, dragging the game into a Super Over.
RR Implodes in Super Over, DC Clinches Fifth Win
In the Super Over, RR collapsed under pressure, managing just 12 runs while losing both Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal to run outs. DC chased down the target with ease in just four balls, with Tristan Stubbs sealing the win by smashing a six off Sandeep Sharma when five were needed off three. This victory marked DC’s fifth win in six matches, propelling them to the top of the IPL 2025 points table.
Stubbs and Axar Spark Late-innings Revival
Tristan Stubbs, who remained unbeaten on a blistering 34 off 18 in regulation time, played a pivotal role in DC’s turnaround. His late flourish, along with Axar Patel’s quickfire 34 off 14, helped DC plunder 42 runs in the final three overs. Stubbs was also reprieved on 12, courtesy of a dropped catch by Riyan Parag, and he made RR pay dearly for that miss.
Rajasthan's Missed Chances Prove Costly
Despite a solid foundation laid by Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and Nitish Rana (51), RR failed to close out the game. Sandeep Sharma, who had figures of 3-0-14-0, delivered a costly final over filled with extras and a dropped catch by Maheesh Theekshana, conceding 19 runs. Earlier, a misfield by Stubbs had given Rana a lifeline, which he used to hammer 31 more runs before falling to a searing yorker from Starc.
Starc's Redemption After Jaiswal Onslaught
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Mitchell Starc. His first over was taken for 14 runs by a rampaging Jaiswal, who smashed him for 4, 6, and 4. But the Australian speedster roared back when it mattered most, delivering a sensational spell at the death that included Rana’s wicket and the game-changing final over.
Porel and Rahul Lay DC’s Foundation
Abishek Porel provided DC with a blazing start, smashing 23 in an over from Tushar Deshpande. He top-scored with 49 before losing momentum. KL Rahul played a gritty knock of 38 off 32 but struggled to accelerate. DC’s middle-order collapse was stemmed by Axar and Stubbs, whose late blitz proved decisive.
Samson's Injury Adds to RR’s Woes
RR suffered a blow when captain Sanju Samson, in fine touch, was forced to retire hurt due to a side strain after racing to 26 off just 12 balls. His early departure derailed RR's momentum and possibly altered the outcome.
What’s Next?
With Delhi Capitals sitting pretty at the top of the table(10 points), their confidence is soaring. For Rajasthan Royals, it’s back to the drawing board to fix their death-over execution and fielding lapses. One thing’s for sure - the IPL 2025 is delivering edge-of-the-seat entertainment, and we’re just getting started.
Player of the match- Mitchell Starc.
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