In a heart-stopping clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Delhi Capitals (DC) emerged victorious in a nail-biting Super Over against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. After both teams finished their innings locked at 188, DC chased down 12 runs in the Super Over, securing their fifth win of the season. This marked the first Super Over of IPL 2025 after 31 matches, delivering the drama fans had been craving.
Chasing 189, Rajasthan Royals got off to a flying start, thanks to a solid 61-run opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Sanju Samson. Samson, who was in sublime touch, retired hurt after a brisk 31 off 19 balls. Jaiswal continued to dominate, scoring a well-crafted 51 off 37 deliveries. Nitish Rana, riding his luck, smashed a quickfire 51 off just 28 balls at a staggering strike rate of 182.14. In the dying moments, Dhruv Jurel (26 off 17) and Shimron Hetmyer (15* off nine) brought RR tantalizingly close, but they fell just one run short as DC held their nerve.
With RR needing nine runs off the final over, DC captain Axar Patel handed the ball to Mitchell Starc, who delivered a masterclass in pressure bowling, conceding just eight runs. The match was tied, setting the stage for a Super Over. Starc, the man for the big moments, stepped up again, giving away only 11 runs in the decisive over.
