DC vs RR turned into an edge-of-the-seat thriller as both teams ended with identical scores of 188 runs. But it was Delhi Capitals (DC) who held their nerve to defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Super Over. Despite half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana, RR fell short in the Super Over after a high-scoring main game.
Rajasthan Royals Post Competitive 188/4
Opting to bat first, Rajasthan Royals looked solid with a mix of attacking shots and steady partnerships. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana both scored impactful fifties.
Key contributors:
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Yashasvi Jaiswal – 51 (37), SR 137.84
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Nitish Rana – 51 (28), SR 182.14
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Sanju Samson – 31 (19), SR 163.16 (retired hurt)
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Dhruv Jurel – 26 (17), SR 152.94
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Shimron Hetmyer – 15 (9), SR 166.67*
RR’s innings had momentum, but tight death overs from DC bowlers restricted them to 188/4.
Top Batters – Rajasthan Royals
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 51 | 37 | 137.84 |
| Nitish Rana | 51 | 28 | 182.14 |
| Sanju Samson | 31 | 19 | 163.16 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 26 | 17 | 152.94 |
Delhi Capitals Level the Score in Last Over Thriller
Chasing 189, DC had an early setback losing Karun Nair and Fraser-McGurk quickly. But vital knocks from Abishek Porel, Rahul, Stubbs, and skipper Axar Patel kept DC in the hunt till the final over.
Key contributors:
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Abishek Porel – 49 (37), SR 132.43
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Rahul – 38 (32), SR 118.75
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Axar Patel – 34 (14), SR 242.86
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Stubbs – 34 (18), SR 188.89*
Axar and Stubbs ensured DC equaled RR’s total at 188/5, taking the game to a thrilling Super Over.
Top Batters – Delhi Capitals
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abishek Porel | 49 | 37 | 132.43 |
| Rahul | 38 | 32 | 118.75 |
| Axar Patel | 34 | 14 | 242.86 |
| Stubbs | 34* | 18 | 188.89 |
Mitchell Starc Wins It for DC in Super Over
With the match tied, DC turned to Mitchell Starc in the Super Over—and he delivered. His tight lines and a crucial wicket restricted RR, and DC chased the target calmly.
Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc
Starc was the match-winner for DC. With 2 wickets in the main innings and a dominating Super Over spell, he rightly earned the Player of the Match title.
Key Moments in DC vs RR Clash
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Jaiswal and Rana’s 50s gave RR a strong start.
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Abishek Porel and Axar Patel powered DC’s comeback.
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Starc’s 2-wicket haul and Super Over brilliance sealed it.
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