A Super Over to Remember
Delhi Capitals clinched an unforgettable Super Over victory against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025’s first tied match of the season. The dramatic finish was made possible by Mitchell Starc’s brilliant final over in regulation, where he restricted the Royals to just nine runs when they needed 10 to win.
Royals Force a Tie with Last-Over Brilliance
Despite being under pressure, Rajasthan Royals managed to level the match in the 20th over, reaching 188/4 to match Delhi’s total of 188/5. It was a nail-biting effort that pushed the game into a Super Over showdown at Feroz Shah Kotla (Arun Jaitley Stadium).
Hetmyer and Parag Step In for RR
For the Super Over, Rajasthan sent in Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag. Both managed to hit boundaries but were run out on consecutive deliveries—ball four and ball five—limiting Rajasthan Royals to just 11 runs in the tie-breaker.
Starc’s Super Over Spell: Ball-by-Ball Breakdown
- Ball 1: No run. Starc bowled a fierce full delivery tailing in; Hetmyer missed the flick.
- Ball 2: FOUR! Hetmyer punished a missed yorker into deep mid-wicket.
- Ball 3: 1 run. A low full toss pushed down to long-on.
- Ball 4 (No-ball): FOUR! Parag edged a full toss over backward point; Starc had overstepped, awarding a free hit.
- Ball 5 (Free hit): Run-out! Parag missed a flick, and after a deflection, was run out trying for a suicidal run.
RR finished with 11/1 (0.5 overs).
Delhi Capitals Need 12 to Win
With a target of 12, Delhi sent in KL Rahul and Stubbs. Their chase was calculated and clinical.
- Ball 1: 2 runs. Rahul safely ran a double despite a tight throw.
- Ball 2: FOUR! Rahul anticipated the slower ball and cut it over backward point.
- Ball 3: 1 run. A smart nudge into the leg side.
- Ball 4: SIX! Game over. Stubbs smashed a slower short ball over deep mid-wicket for the winning shot.
DC ended with 13/0 (0.4 overs) — winning the Super Over with two balls to spare.
Axar Patel Leads DC Back to the Top
Under Axar Patel’s captaincy, Delhi Capitals bounced back to winning ways. With five wins in six games, they reclaimed the top spot in the 10-team standings.
More Woes for Rajasthan Royals
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals continue their search for a second IPL title since their iconic 2008 win under Shane Warne. This match marked their fifth loss in seven games, putting them in a challenging position moving forward.(cricket betting sites)