Have you seen the DC vs RR match yesterday that gave everyone watching goosebumps? Well, the game was so intense that even the last over appeared to be a hassle for both teams to win.
However, in the last, the game took a massive turn when a super over was announced to be played after the match was tied due to Mitchell Starc’s brilliant over. To get the complete details regarding this thrilling match, read this article to the end.
Yesterday DC Vs RR Match Summary
On April 16, the Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals played an exciting IPL 2025 match that ended in a draw after both teams scored 188 runs in 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 51 headed RR’s chase, while Abishek Porel’s strong 49 supported DC’s innings. A rare draw took place at the Feroz Shah Kotla (Arun Jaitley Stadium) as no team was able to secure a victory despite the high scores. Following that, a super over was declared, and the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals in an exciting super over.
More About The Super Over Played Between DC And RR
In the first tie of the 2025 Indian Premier League, the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling Super Over match. When the Royals needed to win in rules, Mitchell Starc’s incredible final over held them to nine runs.
Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag were sent in by Rajasthan for the Super Over, and although they each hit a boundary, they were run out on balls four and five in quick succession, limiting RR to just 11 runs. KL Rahul opened DC’s Super Over with a double and a four as they chased 12 for victory. Tristan Stubbs then put the finishing touch on the match with a massive six off Sandeep Sharma’s fourth delivery.
With five victories from six games, Delhi got back to winning ways under Axar Patel’s leadership and took back the top spot in the 10-team rankings. The Rajasthan Royals, who continue to compete for their second Indian Premier League championship since their incredible victory in 2008 under the late Shane Warne, lost for the fifth time in seven games.
Final Words
In an intense battle between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals, the Super Over turned out to be the turning point. Following an exciting draw in regular play, DC maintained composure in the Super Over by using clever batting and bowling. Due to RR’s costly mistakes, DC was able to secure a thrilling victory. The Super Over showed DC’s poise under duress, transforming a close match into a thrilling win that might define their season.
