IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Won The Thrilling Super Over Against Rajasthan Royals

The IPL 2025 season has already given fans a nail-biting encounter, with the Delhi Capitals (DC) pulling off a stunning victory against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the first Super Over of the tournament. What seemed like a straightforward match turned into a heart-stopping thriller, ending in a tie before DC sealed the deal in the one over eliminator.

Match Recap A Tie That Led to Super Over Drama

First Innings  Delhi Capitals Post 188 Runs

Batting first, Delhi Capitals put up a competitive 188 runs on the board in their 20 overs. The innings was built around solid contributions from their top and middle order, setting a challenging target for Rajasthan.

9️⃣ runs to defend in 6️⃣ deliveries ‼

And this is what Mitchell Starc produced to take #DC to a super over 🫡

On a scale of 1-10, rate his class act ✍

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2025

Rajasthan’s Chase  A Mirror Score of 188 Runs

In response, Rajasthan Royals matched Delhi’s total run for run, ending their 20 overs at 188 run, thanks to some gritty batting. The match was deadlocked, leading to the first Super Over of IPL 2025.

Super Over Breakdown How Delhi Dominated

Rajasthan’s Batting Collapse (11 Runs, 2 Wickets)

RR’s Super Over Disaster: Rajasthan sent in Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag, but the duo struggled badly.

Super Over Drama: Starc, Stubbs, Rahul win it for DC 👏

🎥🔽 Relive the first Super Over of the season 🤩 | #TATAIPL | #DCvRR

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2025

Two Run-Outs in 5 Balls! – Rajasthan’s Super Over fell apart as both batters got run out (Parag on the 4th ball, Hetmyer on the 5th).

Only 11 Runs Scored – RR failed to utilize their full six balls, managing just 11 runs before losing both wickets.

Delhi’s Chase  Clinical Finish (12 Runs in 4 Balls)

KL Rahul & Tristan Stubbs Take Charge – Chasing 12, Delhi’s openers stayed calm under pressure.

Rahul’s Smart Start Scored 2 runs off the first ball, then smashed a boundary off the second.

Stubbs Finishes in Style With 5 needed off 3 balls, Stubbs launched a massive hit to seal the win with 2 balls to spare

Star of the Night: Mitchell Starc

While KL Rahul and Stubbs finished things in style, special credit must go to Mitchell Starc, who bowled an exceptional spell during regular play and again showed his class in the Super Over. He completely choked RR’s batting with tight lines and perfect yorkers.

Peak Mitchell Starc is anyday better than Bumrah#DCvsRR pic.twitter.com/ST9j8PSTPC

— Binod (@wittybinod) April 16, 2025

Key Performances

Mitchell Starc (DC)  Bowled a brilliant spell in the main match and kept RR quiet in the Super Over.

KL Rahul Showed experience with smart running and a crucial boundary.

– No drama.
– No aggression.
– No mid-air celebration.

Bro won, took off his cap, hugged his teammates and the opposition, and went for the post-match interview. #DCvsRR

This is how a mature player behaves. Respect to Tristan Stubs pic.twitter.com/RhQBjrD10p

— Aniket 𝕏 (@ImAniket264) April 16, 2025

RR’s Missed Opportunity – Poor running and lack of intent cost them a game they should have won easily.

A Super Over to Remember

Delhi Capitals held their nerve in a high-pressure situation, while Rajasthan Royals will rue their horrible Super Over tactics. This match had everything drama, tension, and a last ball finish making it an instant IPL classic.

What’s Next?

With this win, Delhi Capitals climb to the top of the points table, while RR will need to regroup quickly. If this game is any indication, IPL 2025 is going to be an absolute rollercoaster!

Who do you think will win the next Super Over? Let us know in the comments!