In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 16, 2025, the Delhi Capitals edged out the Rajasthan Royals in the first Super Over of the IPL 2025 season. After both teams ended their regular innings tied at 188 runs, it was the Capitals who held their nerve in the Super Over to secure a memorable victory.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that would lead to a nail-biting finish. Both teams named unchanged playing XIs for the match, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
Delhi Capitals batted first and posted a competitive total of 188/5. The innings was anchored by a strong performance from Abhishek Porel, who scored 49 runs, and captain Axar Patel, who blitzed a quickfire 34 off just 14 balls. However, it was KL Rahul's 34 and a late surge from Tristan Stubbs, who finished unbeaten on 34 off 18 balls, that propelled the Capitals to a challenging score.
Rajasthan made a strong start in their chase, racing to 50 runs without loss in just five overs, thanks to openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Jaiswal scored a brisk 51 off 35 balls, marking his third half-century in the last four games. However, the Royals faced a setback when Samson had to retire hurt after scoring 31 due to a rib injury.
Despite the loss of their captain, Rajasthan continued to fight back with Nitish Rana stepping up to score a blistering 51 off just 26 balls. However, the Royals stumbled in the final overs, needing nine runs off the last over but managing only eight, leading to the dramatic Super Over.
In the Super Over, Rajasthan Royals batted first but could only muster 11 runs, losing both their wickets to run outs. Mitchell Starc bowled a brilliant over, restricting the Royals effectively. The Capitals needed just 12 runs to win, and they achieved it with ease, thanks to KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, who chased down the target with two balls to spare.
The win marked Delhi's fifth victory in six matches, propelling them to the top of the IPL 2025 table, while the Royals remained in eighth place, still searching for form after a heavy defeat in their previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
As the match concluded, it was clear that both teams showcased their talent and determination, with Delhi Capitals emerging victorious in a contest that will be remembered for its intensity and excitement.
