In a high-octane thriller at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a dramatic super over victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) to climb back to the No. 1 position on the IPL 2025 points table.
Led by Mitchell Starc’s brilliance and Tristan Stubbs’ nerveless six, DC showed resilience and calm under pressure to finish off the Royals after both teams ended tied at 188.
Super Over Recap: Stubbs Seals It with a Six!
DC needed 12 runs in the Super Over after RR posted 11. Enter KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs.
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KL Rahul took control with 7 off 3 balls.
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Stubbs, facing just one delivery, sent the ball into orbit with a massive six, sealing the game for DC in just four balls.
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Starc, who bowled the Super Over for Delhi, gave away only 11 and dismissed Parag and Jaiswal with precision (both run-outs).
The Match in a Nutshell
DC Innings – 188/5
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Abhishek Porel gave DC a flying start, smashing 49 off 37 (5 fours, 1 six).
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KL Rahul contributed a steady 38 off 29.
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Axar Patel (34 off 14) brought late fireworks with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes.
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Tristan Stubbs (34 off 18)* finished strong with Ashutosh Sharma, adding 42 unbeaten runs.
Top Bowlers for RR:
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Jofra Archer: 2/32
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Wanindu Hasaranga & Theekshana: 1 wicket each
RR Innings – 188/6
Chasing 189, Rajasthan Royals started strong:
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: 51 off 36 (3 fours, 4 sixes)
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Nitish Rana: Blistering 51 off 28, including 6 fours & 2 sixes
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Dhruv Jurel: Steady hand, but couldn’t finish it
However, Mitchell Starc’s death-over brilliance forced the match into a Super Over by conceding only 8 in the final over when RR needed 9.
Big Moments of the Match
✔️ Porel’s explosive start set the tone early for Delhi
✔️ Axar Patel’s captain’s knock turned the momentum
✔️ Starc’s stunning final over and Super Over control
✔️ Stubbs’ finishing six—the moment of the night!
What This Win Means for DC
✅ Regain the top spot on the IPL 2025 points table
✅ Showcased depth in batting and calm nerves under pressure
✅ Stubbs and Starc proving to be vital weapons for the Capitals
Fan Takeaway
Delhi Capitals showed why they’re title contenders. A balanced squad, cool heads under pressure, and big performances from their stars made the difference.
💬 Tell us in the comments—Was Stubbs the player of the match or was it Starc’s Super Over magic?
