Starc Shines in Super Over Thriller as Delhi Capitals Edge Past Royals to Reclaim IPL 2025 Top Spot
In one of the most gripping matches of IPL 2025 so far, Mitchell Starc’s brilliance in the Super Over helped Delhi Capitals snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Rajasthan Royals, reclaiming the top spot on the points table.
Chasing a target of 189, the Royals looked comfortable with Yashasvi Jaiswal and local hero Nitish Rana smashing half-centuries. But a dramatic collapse in the final overs, triggered by tight spells from Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, saw them finishing at 188/4, forcing the match into a Super Over.
Starc, who had earlier taken the crucial wicket of Rana, gave away just 11 runs in the Super Over. In response, DC’s KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs kept their nerves and chased down the total with two balls to spare, sealing a nail-biting win.
The win took DC to five wins from six matches, while Rajasthan Royals continue to struggle with only two wins in seven.
DC’s batting saw contributions across the board – Abishek Porel scored a composed 49, while Axar Patel smashed 34 off just 14 balls and Stubbs added a blistering 34* off 18 to help post 188/5.
Jaiswal (51) came out aggressively for the Royals, dispatching both Mukesh Kumar and Starc to the boundary, while Nitish Rana (51) brought the crowd alive with his calculated strokeplay. Despite the strong start, Delhi’s bowlers clawed back, dismissing both set batters and silencing the Royals’ charge.
Axar Patel’s first wicket of the season proved vital, removing Riyan Parag. Kuldeep Yadav also delivered at the right moment, dismissing Jaiswal to turn the tide. Starc then delivered a pressure-packed final over to push the match into extra time.
Sanju Samson retired hurt mid-innings, adding to Rajasthan’s worries, while a mix-up in the DC innings saw Karun Nair dismissed without facing a ball.
With the Orange and Purple Cap tallies unchanged—Nicholas Pooran and Noor Ahmad continue to lead—the spotlight remained on DC’s collective resilience and the drama that unfolded at the death.
This game was more than just another IPL match — it was a reminder of why fans around the world stay glued to every delivery.
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