The first super over of IPL 2025 turned out to be a nail-beater between Delhi Capital (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). In one phase, RR looked well for a win, but Australian Pacer Michel Starc changed the game with great bowling in Fag &.
RR with just nine runs in the final of the match, Stark grabbed his nerve and bowled on a luxurious over, limited them to eight and forced them to a super over. He returned to the super over again and gave another tight mantra, scoring just 11 runs against Shimron Hetmyer and Ryan Parag. A couple of excellent run-outs by DC fielders helped to keep RR under investigation.
In response, DC openers KL Rahul and Triston Stabs easily chased the target, finishing Super against Sandeep Sharma in just four balls. With this thrilling win, DC climbed the top of the points table with five wins.
talking points
1. Batting sensible with Delhi capitals
RR skipper Sanju Samson The toss won and selected to the first field. The DC batsmen put a solid performance together, scoring a total of 188 runs. Opener Abishek Poral made a strong start with a well -prepared 49 off 37 balls. In the middle order, Triston Stabs remained unbeaten with 34 runs in 18 balls, while DC captain Exer Patel scored 34 runs in just 14 delivery. His joint efforts helped DC set a challenging goal to chase Rajasthan Royals.
2. RR batsmen fight knock
RR opener Yashsvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant half-century, scoring 51 off 37 balls, providing a strong base to chase. In mid -order, Nitish Rana made an aggressive knock, scoring 51 runs in just 28 delivery. However, his efforts eventually became wasted, as the RR decreased and ended to lose.
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3. Mitchell Starc's brilliant last time
Australian left -handed pacer Mitchell Starc was given task with nine runs in the final of the match. With Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurlel at the crease, Stark performed a great performance, consistently tight lines and length of Yorker. His disciplined bowling stopped both batsmen from freeing their arms, limiting them to only eight runs. This important attempt tied the match and pushed it into a super over, making DC in the competition.
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4. Super over thriller
Rajasthan Royals sent out Ryan Parag and Shimron Hetmier to face Mitchell Starc. Despite the management of only two borders, Starc maintained tight control, limited the batsmen to only 11 runs. The pressure was further intensified by two spectacular run-outs, DC wicketkeeper KL Rahul dismissed Ryan Parag, and the sharp throw of Jake Fraser-Mackgurk caught Yashsavi Jaiswal for a shortage of crease with a ball.
Chasing 12 runs to win, DC openers KL Rahul and Triston Stabs finished work in just four balls, including one four and six -match winning. This was DC's fifth win of the tournament.
who said what?
Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals (Lost captain)
It feels fine (his injury). I was not ready to come back and bat. It sounds fine now. We will see it tomorrow and see how it is. We really bowled well. There were stages when they became strict on us. I would like to give credit to my bowlers and fielders. Energy on the ground was fantastic. I felt that the score was made to bat, which we had. The beginning that we got in PP. I realized that it was definitely a chessable score. I think as we all saw some great bowling by Starci. He is one of the best people in the world. I would like to give it to Starcy. He won the game in the 20th over. The plan was to swing hard. I think (Sandeep) has been bowling the most difficult over for us over the years. Starcie took it away. Today a win could create some positivity in the dressing room.
Exer Patel, Delhi Capital (winning captain)
All is well that ends well. The way we started, the way the powerplay went. I felt that we could do a little faster. We were talking to the batsmen during ST. They told us that the wicket is not easy when you come in. I asked them to maintain the intention. But we gained momentum after 12 or 13th over. The ball was holding. This was not easy for the new batsman. The set batsman looked better. When the run flows, the panic button is set. I told myself and soldiers after a strategic time-out in the bowling innings that the real game now begins. Middle overs will not be easy. It will not be easy to hit fours and sixes. We have to do something with the deck because nothing will happen.
When the set batter goes out, it is not easy for new batsmen here. A couple of the wicket goes down and the panic button is buried under pressure. The ball was holding and was not coming on the bat. In this season, I made a cut during the Champions Trophy. You believe in winning the team. But as a captain, you think of contributing. You try to set the example. I came in and tried to create an effect. I thought what I can do and follow my process. I batted and bowled well today. I was wondering what Mitch could execute, we will be in it. He bowled about 12 yorker. So he is such an Australian legend. I think he missed only one ball as far as execution was concerned. The ground was replaced but he remained on it. It was important to lose that one game. Helps us
Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capital (match player)
(On the final over) Just supported my execution, running with a clear plan. Sometimes it stops, a little luck set a long way. It was a great game, happy to go to the right. I have played long to know for everyone what I will do, but if I execute then I know that I will get it. A little luck goes a long way. , (On the atmosphere of the team) a good mix of youth and experience. Exer is advancing us well. Kuldeep has been fantastic. Stabs and KL are very experienced. We are very fun, success as well as well.
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