NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals climbed back to the top of the Indian Premier League 2025 points table with a thrilling Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. This marked DC's fifth win in six matches, taking them to 10 points — two clear of second-placed Gujarat Titans (8 from 6).
Meanwhile, the loss deepened RR’s woes, as they languish at eighth with just two wins in seven games.
In a high-octane contest, both teams fought tooth and nail, but it was Mitchell Starc ’s late brilliance that swung the match DC’s way. Rajasthan, chasing 189, were off to a flying start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Sanju Samson adding 61 runs in just 5.3 overs. However, Samson pulled up with a rib injury after smashing a four and a six, retiring hurt in visible pain.
Despite the setback, Nitish Rana and Jaiswal kept the Royals in the hunt. But as DC’s spinners tightened the screws, the equation got steeper — 73 required off the last six overs. Starc returned to dismiss the well-set Rana with a peach of a yorker, and with just 9 needed in the final over, the Aussie held his nerve to force a Super Over.
Rajasthan managed 11/2 in the Super Over but two quick run-outs derailed their momentum. DC, needing 12, saw KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs finish the job with two balls to spare, sealing a memorable win and the top spot.
Here's the updated IPL 2025 points table after the thriller in Delhi:
Meanwhile, the loss deepened RR’s woes, as they languish at eighth with just two wins in seven games.
In a high-octane contest, both teams fought tooth and nail, but it was Mitchell Starc ’s late brilliance that swung the match DC’s way. Rajasthan, chasing 189, were off to a flying start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Sanju Samson adding 61 runs in just 5.3 overs. However, Samson pulled up with a rib injury after smashing a four and a six, retiring hurt in visible pain.
Despite the setback, Nitish Rana and Jaiswal kept the Royals in the hunt. But as DC’s spinners tightened the screws, the equation got steeper — 73 required off the last six overs. Starc returned to dismiss the well-set Rana with a peach of a yorker, and with just 9 needed in the final over, the Aussie held his nerve to force a Super Over.
Rajasthan managed 11/2 in the Super Over but two quick run-outs derailed their momentum. DC, needing 12, saw KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs finish the job with two balls to spare, sealing a memorable win and the top spot.
Here's the updated IPL 2025 points table after the thriller in Delhi:
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