DC win an IPL classic in Delhi after Super Over drama
With nine needed off the final over with six wickets in hand, RR seemed to have the edge, only for Mitchell Starc to turn the script around
16/04Result
32nd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Delhi, Apr 16 2025
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![Delhi Capitals]( "Delhi Capitals")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
188/4 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
16/04Result
32nd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Delhi, Apr 16 2025
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![Delhi Capitals]( "Delhi Capitals")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
188/4 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Did RR choose the wrong batters for the Super Over? Bishop and Pujara think so
Both of them say they would have preferred Nitish Rana, who scored 51 off 28 in regular time, as one of the Super Over batters
Axar Patel: 'I am not following a template' as captain
The Delhi Capitals opens up about his philosophy as captain, instincts vs data, and "the thin line" he wants all his players to keep in mind
Reverse in fast forward - Starc's three overs of yorker mayhem
The effect of the return of saliva and reverse-swing is there to see: fuller lengths have been more economical than shorter lengths for the first time in this decade this IPL
Porel, Axar and Stubbs fire DC to 188
Sandeep Sharma went for a costly final over which included four sides and a no ball
Kuldeep climbs to No. 2 on IPL 2025 Purple Cap table after DC vs RR
Kuldeep Yadav is just one wicket behind Noor Ahmad in the IPL 2025 Purple Cap standings after the DC vs RR game
Samson on Starc: 'One of the best guys around in the world'
RR captain had retired hurt earlier in the innings with a side injury but he said "it feels alright"
Mohit Sharma: Use of saliva is 100% helping the ball reverse swing
DC fast bowler also said changing the ball after ten overs in the chase was helping control the ball better
'As it is we are seeing such big sixes' - Mohit Sharma backs bat checks
Mohit Sharma jokingly said, "If a bat or two are caught oversized then ban them also"
Rana 'okay' to bat at any position for RR: 'That's what makes a professional cricketer'
For Rana, his batting position is all about what the situation demands
Preview
Beleaguered RR need a batting fix against in-form DC
DC will be looking to get back to winning ways after their perfect start was cut short in their last game
