Delhi Capitals Win First IPL 2025 Super Over at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Led by Starc and Stubbs

The Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling victory over the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The game, which was the 32nd match of the season, ended in a tie after both teams scored 188 runs, leading to the first Super Over of IPL 2025. In the Super Over, Mitchell Starc's bowling performance was pivotal for Delhi, as he restricted Rajasthan to 11 runs while taking two wickets. Delhi Capitals then chased down the target of 12 runs in just four deliveries, with Tristan Stubbs sealing the victory with a six. KL Rahul and Stubbs were the key figures in the chase. Key contributions from Delhi's batting lineup included Abhishek Porel's 49 off 37 balls and Axar Patel's explosive 34 off 14 balls, helping set a competitive total of 189 runs. For Rajasthan, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana both scored fifties, with Jaiswal's 51 off 37 balls and Rana's 51 off 28 balls driving their team's chase. Kuldeep Yadav and Jofra Archer were notable performers with the ball for their respective teams. With this win, Delhi Capitals have reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2025 points table, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.