By Rohit - Apr 17, 2025 01:16 AM
Cricket fans were treated to one of the most electrifying matches of IPL 2025 as the Delhi Capitals edged out Rajasthan Royals in a heart-stopping Super Over thriller at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This clash had everything—blistering batting, gritty bowling, fielding blunders, strategic brilliance, and a climax that will be remembered for seasons to come.
Sent in to bat first, Delhi posted a formidable 188/5 on the back of explosive knocks from Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Tristan Stubbs, with a 23-run final over from Sandeep Sharma proving costly for the Royals. In response, Rajasthan came out swinging with Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal laying a fiery foundation. But the momentum shifted drastically when Samson retired hurt, and Delhi’s spinners tightened the screws in the middle overs.
With 73 required off the final six overs, Rajasthan looked down and out until Nitish Rana and Jaiswal launched a counterattack. But when Mitchell Starc returned to bowl a sensational final over, defending 9 runs with surgical precision, he pushed the match into a Super Over—the first of IPL 2025.
The Super Over brought more drama, with RR managing just 11/2, undone by two chaotic run-outs. Calm and composed, Stubbs and KL Rahul chased down the 12-run target with poise, handing Delhi Capitals a much-needed victory and deepening Rajasthan Royals’ ongoing woes.
This match wasn’t just a contest; it was a cricketing spectacle, a showcase of character under pressure, and a reminder of why IPL remains one of the most unpredictable and exhilarating tournaments in world sport.
Delhi Capitals were asked to bat first, and they made the most of the opportunity with a strong finish in the death overs.
Abhishek Porel gave Delhi Capitals a strong start with a composed 49 off 37 balls, setting the foundation for a competitive total. KL Rahul supported him well in the middle, anchoring the innings with a steady 38 from 32 deliveries.
The real fireworks began in the death overs as captain Axar Patel injected momentum with a blistering 34 off just 14 balls. Tristan Stubbs finished the innings in style, remaining unbeaten on 34 off 18, powering DC to an impressive 188/5.
The turning point in DC's innings came during the final over when Sandeep Sharma conceded 23 runs, pushing the total to 188/5, a highly competitive score on this pitch.
Rajasthan Royals started their chase with intent, as Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal powered their way to 61 runs in the powerplay, putting Delhi Capitals under early pressure.
However, momentum shifted when Samson, looking in fine touch, was forced to retire hurt in the sixth over due to a rib injury. Riyan Parag’s early dismissal further dented RR’s progress, leaving the middle order exposed.
Jaiswal and Nitish Rana attempted to steady the innings and keep the chase alive, but Delhi’s spinners tightened their grip. As dot balls piled up, the required run rate soared to 73 off the final six overs, making the task significantly tougher for the Royals.
The final over of regulation play saw DC needing to defend 9 runs, and Mitchell Starc was up for the task. Delivering precise yorkers and maintaining ice-cold composure, Starc restricted RR to 188/4, leading to a Super Over.
Rajasthan Royals managed just 11/2, losing Parag and Jaiswal via run-outs.
DC sent out Stubbs and KL Rahul, who confidently chased down the 12-run target against Sandeep Sharma’s slower deliveries.
STAT: Fourth win by Delhi Capitals in five Super Over contests involved - the most by any team in the tournament surpassing three wins by Punjab Kings (in four games).
(On the final over) Just backed my execution, running in with a clear plan. Sometimes it comes off, a bit of luck goes a long way. It was a fantastic game, happy to get on the right side. I’ve played long enough for everyone to know what I’d do, but if I execute then I know I’ll get by. A bit of luck goes a long way. (On RR’s choice of batters for the Super Over) Was a bit of a surprise to see left-handers come in with my angle as the ball was tailing back in. Got one wrong there with the side line no-ball, but we had the batting depth then to chase that down. (On team atmosphere) Good mix of youth and experience here. Axar is leading us well. Kuldeep has been fantastic. Stubbs and KL are very experienced as well. We are having a lot of fun, success helps that as well.
The high-octane action continues as Mumbai Indians take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 33 at the Wankhede Stadium on April 17, with the first ball scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi CapitalsDC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.744 | 10 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Punjab KingsPBKS | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.308 | 10 | WWLWL |
| 3 | Gujarat TitansGT | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.081 | 8 | LWWWW |
| 4 | Royal Challengers BangaloreRCB | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.446 | 8 | LWLWL |
| 5 | Lucknow Super GiantsLSG | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.086 | 8 | LWWWL |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight RidersKKR | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.547 | 6 | LWLWL |
| 7 | Mumbai IndiansMI | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.239 | 6 | WWLLW |
| 8 | Rajasthan RoyalsRR | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.714 | 4 | LLLWW |
| 9 | Sunrisers HyderabadSRH | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.217 | 4 | LWLLL |
| 10 | Chennai Super KingsCHE | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.276 | 4 | WLLLL |
Last updated on 19-Apr-2025, 12:24 AM
2025-04-19 00:24:50
M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate
Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost,
T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result
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