By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Apr 17, 2025
Mitchell Starc bowled under immense pressure, defending 9 runs in the final over to level the game and force a thrilling Super Over.
With Starc’s tight final over, Delhi Capitals pulled off a miraculous comeback, tying the match when it seemed Rajasthan Royals were set to win.
In the Super Over, Starc conceded just 11 runs, thanks to his superb bowling and two crucial run-outs that sealed the Royals’ fate.
Yashasvi Jaiswal fired early for RR, smashing two sixes off Mukesh Kumar and following up with boundaries off Starc, setting a strong foundation.
Axar Patel broke his wicketless drought with a brilliant delivery that got rid of Riyan Parag, shifting the momentum in Delhi’s favor.
Nitish Rana's aggressive 51 off 28 balls kept Rajasthan on track, but his dismissal by Mitchell Starc marked a turning point in the game.
Abishek Porel's composed 49 and a solid 38 from KL Rahul helped DC post a competitive total of 188/5 after a turbulent start.
Axar Patel’s blistering 34 off 14 balls gave Delhi's total a late surge, while Tristan Stubbs added crucial runs in the final overs.
Sandeep Sharma bowled beautifully but lost rhythm in the final over, conceding wides and a no-ball that helped DC finish strongly.
KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs kept their nerves in the Super Over, with a four and a six guiding Delhi to a thrilling win.