Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals: In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Capitals (DC) posted an imposing total of 188/5 in their allotted 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 32 of the season. After being put in to bat by RR skipper Sanju Samson, the Capitals put together a strong batting performance led by a breezy 49-run knock from Abishek Porel and explosive cameos from Tristan Stubbs and skipper Axar Patel.
RR, who chose to bowl first after winning the toss, looked to capitalize on early breakthroughs, but the Capitals’ middle-order resilience ensured a competitive total was posted on the board.
Porel’s Power Start Sets the Tone
Opening the innings alongside Jake Fraser-McGurk, young Abishek Porel was in aggressive mood from the outset. He anchored the early innings with a confident 49 off 37 balls, peppering the off-side with classy drives and lofted strokes. His innings included 5 fours and a six, giving DC early momentum even as wickets fell at the other end.
Fraser-McGurk managed only 9 before being dismissed by Jofra Archer, while Karun Nair endured a forgettable outing, getting run out for a duck.
KL Rahul Steadies the Innings
Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul brought much-needed stability to the innings, crafting a steady 38 off 32 deliveries. With calculated strokes and occasional aggression, Rahul built a crucial 63-run partnership with Porel. However, his dismissal in the 13th over left DC at 97/3.
Stubbs and Axar Explode at the Death
The turning point of the innings came during the final stretch as Tristan Stubbs (34* off 18) and captain Axar Patel (34 off 14) went on a boundary-hitting spree. Patel’s brutal assault, which featured 4 fours and 2 sixes, lifted the run rate dramatically before he fell to Maheesh Theekshana in the 17th over.
Stubbs ensured the momentum carried through to the finish line with a flurry of strokes, supported by a quick cameo from Abhishek Sharma (15* off 11), taking the Capitals to 188/5.
RR Bowlers Struggle with Discipline
Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers were inconsistent, with extras costing them 9 runs, including 7 wides. Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/32, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Theekshana picked up a wicket apiece. However, expensive spells from Tushar Deshpande (3-0-38-0) and others prevented RR from restricting DC to a manageable total.
RR’s Chase Set to Be a Thriller
With a target of 189 to chase, Rajasthan Royals will bank on their in-form openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler to get them off to a flying start. The Capitals, on the other hand, will rely on the pace of Mitchell Starc and spin of Kuldeep Yadav to defend the total and keep their playoff hopes alive.
As the second innings unfolds under lights in Delhi, fans can expect a thrilling chase in this pivotal mid-season fixture of IPL 2025.
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