DC Edge Past RR in Super Over Thriller After Both Teams Post 188!
Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals gave fans a match to remember in IPL 2025 Match 32 — a true rollercoaster that ended in the high-octane drama of a Super Over!After Delhi batted first and posted a competitive 188/5, Rajasthan matched them run for run, ending on 188/4 — forcing a nail-biting Super Over.
Delhi’s Innings:
Abishek Porel anchored the innings with a composed 49 (37), while KL Rahul added 38 (32), steadying the ship. But it was the final overs that brought fireworks! Tristan Stubbs with an unbeaten 34 off 18, and Axar Patel smashing a rapid-fire 34 off 14, helped DC finish strong at 188.
Rajasthan’s Chase:
RR’s top order delivered, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring a classy 51 off 37 balls. Skipper Sanju Samson contributed 31 off 19 before retiring hurt. Nitish Rana kept the tempo alive with a powerful 51 off 28, while Dhruv Jurel’s 26 off 17 pushed the game to the wire. Starc was brought to defend 8 runs in last over. Starc bowled five perfect Yorkers and delivered when Capitals needed the most. With two needed off the final ball, RR could only manage a single — and the game headed into a Super Over!
Super Over Drama:
Mitchell Starc bowled the Super Over for Delhi, and he was on point. He gave away just 11 runs in 5 balls, taking key wickets and putting RR on the back foot.Chasing 12, Delhi sent in KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs. Calm and composed, they rotated strike smartly before Stubbs smashed a six on the fourth ball off Sandeep Sharma, sealing the win with 2 balls to spare!
Starc for his sensational bowling was awarded Player of the Match.
Final Result:
Delhi Capitals won the Super Over
after both teams scored 188 runs in regulation time.
What a finish! From strong batting performances to icy nerves under pressure, this game was peak IPL energy! If this is what mid-season games look like, we can’t wait for the playoffs.