Mitchell Starc’s final-over brilliance and Tristan Stubbs’ finishing act in the Super Over help Delhi Capitals edge Rajasthan Royals in a high-voltage IPL 2025 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
New Delhi, April 17: In a sensational encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals held their nerve to defeat Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over thriller, marking the first Super Over of IPL 2025. Mitchell Starc’s brilliant final over and Tristan Stubbs’ ice-cool finish ensured DC clinched victory after both teams finished level at 188.
Needing 9 runs in the final over, RR seemed to have the upper hand, but Starc conceded only 8, forcing a Super Over. Batting first in the tie-breaker, Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer took strike for RR against Starc, managing 11 runs despite losing two wickets to run-outs.
In reply, KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs made light work of the target, sealing the win in just four balls off Sandeep Sharma.
🏏 Earlier in the Match:
Delhi Capitals’ innings was built on solid middle-order contributions. After a brisk start from Abhishek Porel (49 off 37) and KL Rahul (38), Axar Patel smashed 34 off 14 balls, supported by Stubbs’ unbeaten 34 off 18. The hosts posted a competitive 188/5 in 20 overs. Jofra Archer was the pick of the RR bowlers, taking 2/32.
🏏 Rajasthan Royals’ chase:
Chasing 189, RR got off to a flying start with Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal dominating the powerplay. Jaiswal brought up a fluent 51 off 36 balls, while Nitish Rana added 51 off 28, guiding the innings after Samson retired hurt.
However, Starc’s dismissal of Rana in the 18th over and a tight final over restricted RR to a tie, forcing the Super Over.
🗣️ Key Moments:
- Mitchell Starc: 1/34 & Super Over brilliance
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 51 (36)
- Nitish Rana: 51 (28)
- Tristan Stubbs: 34* (18) & match-winning Super Over cameo
- Sandeep Sharma’s final over: Leaked 19 in the first innings, failed to defend 12 in Super Over
With this thrilling win, Delhi Capitals climbed further in the IPL 2025 points table, while Rajasthan Royals were left ruing missed chances—especially in the field.