Match Summary
Delhi Capitals (DC) edged out Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a dramatic Super Over victory after a tied Match 32 of IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Both teams scored 188—DC at 188/5, RR at 188/4—before Mitchell Starc’s pinpoint yorkers and two RR run-outs handed DC the win, chasing 12 in 0.4 overs. Starc’s clutch performance, including a 4-run final over, and Tristan Stubbs’ Super Over six overshadowed RR’s spirited chase led by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 67. DC reclaim the top spot with their 5th win, while RR’s 2-4 slide deepens.
ResultDC: 188/5 (20 overs)
RR: 188/4 (20 overs)
Match tied (Delhi Capitals won the Super Over)
Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc
Batting Highlights
DC Innings:
Abishek porel 49 and KL Rahul’s 52 (132.52 SR vs RR) set a 78-run PowerPlay platform, but Abishek Porel’s 49 faltered post-PowerPlay, per Joy Bhattacharjya.
Axar Patel’s unbeaten 34 off 14, with 2 sixes, lifted DC to 188/5 on a gripping Kotla track, though slower balls from Sandeep Sharma (2/29) curbed momentum, per stats.
RR’s fielding energy, led by Dhruv Jurel, kept DC to 10 boundaries, with Wanindu Hasaranga’s 1/32 adding pressure, per match reports.
RR Innings:
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 51 off 37 and Sanju Samson’s 31 gave RR a 65/0 PowerPlay, but Samson’s rib injury forced him off, per Samson’s remarks.
Nitish Rana’s 51 off 28 kept RR alive, needing 73 off 36, until Starc’s inswinging yorker (18th over) dismissed him, per Pommie Mbangwa.
Kuldeep Yadav’s 2/27 and Axar’s 1/20 slowed RR, but Jofra Archer’s late 12* forced a tie, setting up the Super Over chaos, per commentary.
Turning Points
Samson’s Injury: Samson’s exit after 34 (rib issue) disrupted RR’s flow, with Riyan Parag’s quick 8 failing to fill the gap, per Bhattacharjya.
Starc’s Final Over: Starc’s 4 runs conceded (8 needed), with 12 yorkers and Rana’s wicket, pushed the game to a Super Over, per Axar’s praise.
RR’s Super Over Run-Outs: Parag and Jaiswal’s brainfade run-outs off Starc’s low full-tosses capped RR at 11/2, easing DC’s chase, per match stats.
Stubbs’ Super Over Six: Stubbs’ massive pull off Sandeep’s predictable slower ball (4th ball) sealed DC’s 13/0 in 0.4 overs, per Vegas11 Player Reactions
Mitchell Starc (Player of the Match):
“Backed my execution—clear plan, bit of luck. RR’s left-handers in the Super Over surprised me; ball tailed in. Axar’s leadership, Kuldeep’s spin, and our depth make it fun. Happy to deliver.”
Axar Patel (DC Captain):
“All’s well that ends well. PowerPlay was solid, but batting needed more after 13 overs. Gripping pitch toughened new batters.
Told the team: real game starts in middle overs. Starc’s 12 yorkers were legendary.”
Tristan Stubbs:“Dropping that catch (15th over) killed me, but KL calmed me. Sandeep’s slower bouncers were predictable in the Super Over—I committed and won it. Form’s good; we’ll carry this momentum.”
Sanju Samson (RR Captain):“Rib’s okay, wasn’t ready to bat again. Our bowlers and fielders had great energy. 188 was chaseable; Jaiswal’s start was perfect. Starc’s world-class final over won it. Need positivity now.”
Stats & Notables
DC’s 4th Super Over win (5 games) surpasses PBKS’s 3, per Deepu Narayanan.
15th IPL tie, first since 2022; RR’s 3rd tie (2-1 in Super Overs), per stats.
Starc’s 4-run final over is his best IPL death over, with 12 yorkers, per reports.DC’s 188/5 is their highest vs RR at Kotla since 2020; RR’s 188/4 their best chase attempt vs DC since 2023.
Kuldeep’s 18 Kotla wickets (5.6 economy) lead 2025, per Vegas11 data.On the GroundDC’s dugout erupted as Stubbs’ Super Over six sparked roars, with Axar fist-pumping Starc. RR’s bench slumped as Jaiswal’s run-out miss silenced their fans. Kotla’s electric crowd, buzzing for Jaiswal’s 67, went wild for Starc’s yorkers, per Vegas11 buzz.
Final Thoughts
Starc’s ice-cool Super Over and Axar’s no-fuss all-round show (38*, 1/20) proved DC’s championship mettle, overcoming RR’s spirited fight, per Mbangwa. RR’s run-out blunders and Parag’s Super Over pick, per Bhattacharjya, cost them a morale-boosting win. DC’s spin edge and depth shine, while RR’s batting order needs Dravid’s reset. This thriller cements Kotla’s high-scoring legacy, with DC eyeing the title. Vegas11’s fantasy arena exploded—Starc’s wickets and Stubbs’ six sent scores soaring, with fans grabbing DC kits in live contests! Arjun’s X call on Starc’s big-moment magic trended huge—is he DC’s playoff oracle?