Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025: In one of the most thrilling encounters of the IPL 2025 season so far, Delhi Capitals (DC) edged past Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a dramatic Super Over finish at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. After both teams finished with identical scores of 188 in their respective 20 overs, the match headed into a Super Over, where DC chased down 11 runs in just four deliveries to seal the win with two balls to spare.
Match Summary
DC: 188/5 (20 Overs)
RR: 188/4 (20 Overs)
Super Over:
RR: 11/2
DC: 13/0 (Won with 2 balls remaining)
First Innings: Porel and Axar Power DC to 188
Delhi Capitals, batting first after Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl, posted a competitive total of 188/5. Young opener Abishek Porel impressed with a composed 49 off 37 balls, holding one end even as wickets fell around him early in the innings.
The turning point for Delhi came late in the innings, thanks to Axar Patel’s explosive cameo — a blistering 34 runs off just 14 balls that helped DC accelerate in the death overs. KL Rahul, opening the innings, chipped in with a handy 38 off 32 balls.
For RR, Jofra Archer led the bowling attack effectively, picking up 2/32 in his 4 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana claimed a wicket apiece but leaked runs under pressure.
Second Innings: Royals Match the Total with Jaiswal and Rana Heroics
Rajasthan Royals responded strongly with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana both scoring solid half-centuries. Jaiswal made 51 off 37 deliveries while Rana was more aggressive, scoring 51 off just 28 balls.
Sanju Samson added a quick 31 from 19 balls, but despite having wickets in hand, RR couldn’t get over the line, finishing at 188/4 — forcing a Super Over.
Axar Patel stood out with the ball for DC, returning economical figures of 1/23 in 3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav also kept things tight, picking 1/33 in his full quota.
Super Over Drama: Stubbs and Rahul Shine Under Pressure
Rajasthan Royals batted first in the Super Over but could only muster 11/2, with Mitchell Starc falling early and Riyan Parag managing just 4 off 2 balls. Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 6 off 4.
Delhi Capitals, chasing 12 for victory, came out all guns blazing. KL Rahul (7* off 3) and Tristan Stubbs (6* off 1) finished the job in just four balls, clinching a memorable win for the Capitals. Sandeep Sharma, who bowled the over for RR, conceded 13 runs in 0.4 overs, sealing RR’s fate.
Key Performers
- Abishek Porel (DC): 49 (37)
- Axar Patel (DC): 34 (14) & 1/23 (3)
- Nitish Rana (RR): 51 (28)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 51 (37)
- KL Rahul (DC): 38 (32) & 7* (Super Over)
- Tristan Stubbs (DC): 6* (1) in Super Over
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