Key Points
- Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025’s first Super Over, chasing 12 runs in just 4 balls.
- This marks Delhi’s fourth Super Over win—the most by any team in IPL history.
- Mitchell Starc starred with a sensational final over and Super Over performance, earning Player of the Match.
- Both teams posted 188 in regulation, with standout knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel, and KL Rahul.
- The win propels DC to the top of the IPL 2025 table with 10 points from six matches.
New Delhi: The 32nd match of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium delivered a cricketing spectacle as Delhi Capitals triumphed over Rajasthan Royals in a heart-stopping Super Over finish the first of the season and the 15th in IPL history. The dramatic victory not only elevated Delhi to the top of the points table but also set a new IPL record for the most Super Over wins by a franchise.
Super Over Drama: Stubbs and Rahul Seal the Deal
After both teams finished tied at 188 Delhi posting 188/5 and Rajasthan matching with 188/4 the match moved to a high-voltage Super Over. Rajasthan, batting first in the Super Over, managed just 11 runs off Mitchell Starc’s precision bowling, losing two wickets to run-outs in a tense finish. Chasing 12, Delhi’s KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs made quick work of the target. Rahul cracked a boundary and a single before Stubbs hammered a massive six over mid-wicket, sealing the win in just four balls and sparking wild celebrations in the DC camp.
Starc’s Heroics Under Pressure
Australian pace ace Mitchell Starc was the undisputed hero for Delhi. He bowled a nerveless final over in regulation, defending nine runs with pinpoint yorkers to force the Super Over, then returned to restrict Rajasthan to 11 runs in the tiebreaker. Starc’s two wickets in the Super Over and his earlier dismissal of Nitish Rana were pivotal, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Key Performances: Batting Highlights
Delhi Capitals (188/5)
- Abishek Porel: 49 (37) – aggressive start at the top
- KL Rahul: 38 (32) – composed anchor role
- Tristan Stubbs: 34* (18) – late-innings fireworks
- Axar Patel: 34 (14) – explosive cameo in the death overs
Rajasthan Royals (188/4)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 51 (37) – stylish half-century
- Nitish Rana: 51 (28) – counter-attacking knock
- Sanju Samson: 31 (19) – fluent before retiring hurt
- Dhruv Jurel: 26 (17) – vital support in the chase
Match Story: Momentum Swings and Fielding Drama
The match was a rollercoaster, with both sides seizing and surrendering momentum. Delhi’s innings was boosted by a 42-run blitz in the final three overs, aided by Rajasthan’s sloppy fielding and Sandeep Sharma’s costly 19-run last over, which included multiple wides and a no-ball. Rajasthan’s chase was equally dramatic Jaiswal and Samson’s explosive start, a mid-innings wobble, and Nitish Rana’s rescue act all set up a thrilling finale. But Starc’s death-over mastery and sharp fielding from DC forced the tie.
Records and Milestones
- Delhi Capitals now hold the record for most Super Over wins in IPL history (4 in 5 attempts), surpassing Punjab Kings (3 in 4 attempts).
- This was the 15th Super Over in IPL history, and Delhi also leads for most tied matches (5) in the league.
- With this win, DC became the first team to reach 10 points in IPL 2025, topping the table.
What’s Next?
Delhi Capitals’ thrilling win cements their reputation as Super Over specialists and gives them crucial momentum as the league stage heats up. Rajasthan Royals, despite the heartbreak, remain in contention and will look to bounce back from this narrow defeat.
