In a gripping encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 16, 2025, the Delhi Capitals (DC) narrowly defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a Super Over after both teams scored 188 runs in their respective innings in IPL 2025.

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IPL 2025 Toss & First Innings: Delhi Capitals Post 188/5

Opting to bowl first, Rajasthan Royals restricted Delhi to 188/5 in 20 overs. Abhishek Porel top-scored with 49 runs, supported by contributions from KL Rahul (38) and Axar Patel (34). The Royals’ bowling attack, led by Sandeep Sharma, managed to contain the Capitals but couldn’t prevent the late surge.​

IPL 2025 Rajasthan’s Reply: A Solid Start, But Short By One

Chasing the target, Rajasthan’s openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, provided a solid start with a 76-run partnership. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, including Jaiswal and Nitish Rana, the Royals were in contention. In the final over, needing 9 runs, Mitchell Starc bowled a tight spell, conceding only 8 runs and forcing a Super Over.

IPL 2025 Super Over Drama: Starc Steals the Show

In the Super Over, Rajasthan managed 11 runs but lost both wickets. DC chased down the target in just four balls, securing a thrilling victory. Starc’s exceptional yorkers under pressure earned him the Player of the Match award.

Key Moments: Sandeep’s Record & Jurel’s Miss

• Sandeep Sharma’s Unwanted Record: Sandeep Sharma bowled an 11-ball over, equaling the record for the longest over in IPL history. The over included four wides and one no-ball, conceding 19 runs.
• Dhruv Jurel’s Crucial Miss: In the Super Over, Dhruv Jurel missed an opportunity to take two runs on the fifth ball, a decision that could have altered the match’s outcome.

This thrilling match showcased the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. Delhi Capitals’ resilience and Mitchell Starc’s mastery in the Super Over led them to a well-deserved victory, while Rajasthan Royals will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.