DC vs RR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Mitchell Starc gave a perfect example of why he is regarded as the best in the business. With nine required in the final over, Starc ensured he didn't leak any boundaries and conceded eight runs against Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel to push the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals into the Super Over. Both Delhi and Rajasthan finished at 188 after 20 overs. Delhi then went to beat Rajasthan in the Super Over, helping the former climb top of the points table. The Super Over saw Starc once again take centerstage against Hetmyer and Riyan Parag. Two boundaries came from the first four balls, with the fourth being a no-ball but a contentious one. However, RR failed to last the six deliveries as two run-outs saw RR accumulate 11/2 in five balls. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs then combined to hit Sandeep Sharma for a boundary and a maximum, which was enough to wrap the show at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Earlier, a combined effort by Delhi helped them pile a challenging 188/5 after being put to bat first by Sanju Samson. Rajasthan in response got off to a brisk start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Samson setting the tone in the 189-chase. The duo dealt in boundaries and took RR to 61/0 in the final over of the powerplay before an injury forced Samson to retire hurt on 31(19). Riyan Parag walked in at No. 3 but was packed for 8(11) by Axar Patel. Jaiswal, on the other hand, went to slam a 34-ball 50. He was eventually dismissed for 51(37) by Kuldeep Yadav. Nitish Rana stepped up and shouldered the responsibility following Jaiswal's dismissal. He smoked 51 off 28 balls and by the time he was dismissed RR required 28 runs off 14 balls. Starc then bowled two tight overs (18th and 20th), which saw him concede 16 runs and return with a crucial wicket of Rana. For Delhi, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel fired some early boundaries but before they could inflict further damage, the 34-run stand was brought to a halt by Jofra Archer, who packed the former for 9(6). Shortly after a combined effort by Wanindu Hasaranga and Sandeep Sharma resulted in the dismissal of Karun Nair, who departed without troubling the scorers. KL Rahul and Porel then dug deep and helped Delhi recover from the twin blows. The duo added 63 off 57 balls for the third wicket before Archer removed Rahul for 38(32). Porel's resistance came to an end in the 14th over as he was dismissed by Hasaranga for 49(37). Axar and Tristan Stubbs then chipped in with powerful cameos towards the end as both scored 34 runs. While Stubbs took 18 deliveries and returned unbeaten, Axar hammered four boundaries and a couple of maximums in the 14 balls he faced in the middle. A win will help DC, who are in red-hot form, reclaim the top spot on the points table. Delhi are currently placed second on the ten-team table after they were handed their first loss of the season by Mumbai Indians in their previous encounter. Rajasthan, on the other hand, were thrashed by nine wickets in an one-sided affair against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The RR unit have been hit with inconsistency and will be eager to get their hands on the two points up for grabs and build some momentum.
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DC vs RR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals in Super Over to climb top of table
DC vs RR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Mitchell Starc gave a perfect example of why he is regarded as the best in the business. With nine required in the final over, Starc ensured he didn't leak any boundaries and conceded eight runs against Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel to push the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals into the Super Over. Both Delhi and Rajasthan finished at 188 after 20 overs. Delhi then went to beat Rajasthan in the Super Over, helping the former climb top of the points table. The Super Over saw Starc once again take centerstage against Hetmyer and Riyan Parag. Two boundaries came from the first four balls, with the fourth being a no-ball but a contentious one. However, RR failed to last the six deliveries as two run-outs saw RR accumulate 11/2 in five balls. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs then combined to hit Sandeep Sharma for a boundary and a maximum, which was enough to wrap the show at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Earlier, a combined effort by Delhi helped them pile a challenging 188/5 after being put to bat first by Sanju Samson. Rajasthan in response got off to a brisk start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Samson setting the tone in the 189-chase. The duo dealt in boundaries and took RR to 61/0 in the final over of the powerplay before an injury forced Samson to retire hurt on 31(19). Riyan Parag walked in at No. 3 but was packed for 8(11) by Axar Patel. Jaiswal, on the other hand, went to slam a 34-ball 50. He was eventually dismissed for 51(37) by Kuldeep Yadav. Nitish Rana stepped up and shouldered the responsibility following Jaiswal's dismissal. He smoked 51 off 28 balls and by the time he was dismissed RR required 28 runs off 14 balls. Starc then bowled two tight overs (18th and 20th), which saw him concede 16 runs and return with a crucial wicket of Rana. For Delhi, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel fired some early boundaries but before they could inflict further damage, the 34-run stand was brought to a halt by Jofra Archer, who packed the former for 9(6). Shortly after a combined effort by Wanindu Hasaranga and Sandeep Sharma resulted in the dismissal of Karun Nair, who departed without troubling the scorers. KL Rahul and Porel then dug deep and helped Delhi recover from the twin blows. The duo added 63 off 57 balls for the third wicket before Archer removed Rahul for 38(32). Porel's resistance came to an end in the 14th over as he was dismissed by Hasaranga for 49(37). Axar and Tristan Stubbs then chipped in with powerful cameos towards the end as both scored 34 runs. While Stubbs took 18 deliveries and returned unbeaten, Axar hammered four boundaries and a couple of maximums in the 14 balls he faced in the middle. A win will help DC, who are in red-hot form, reclaim the top spot on the points table. Delhi are currently placed second on the ten-team table after they were handed their first loss of the season by Mumbai Indians in their previous encounter. Rajasthan, on the other hand, were thrashed by nine wickets in an one-sided affair against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The RR unit have been hit with inconsistency and will be eager to get their hands on the two points up for grabs and build some momentum.
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Well, folks, an unexpected twist! Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag stride out to open the innings for the Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, as expected, Mitchell Starc will unleash his thunderbolts to start this pressure-cooker over. Let the fireworks begin!
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SUPER OVER! First blood to be drawn...
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The Rajasthan Royals had this match firmly in their grasp, cruising towards what looked like an easy victory. But a late wobble has brought us to this! Now, in this Super Over shootout, they have the chance to redeem themselves. All eyes on who they send out to bat first. The suspense is palpable!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
The Super Over siren has sounded! What a fightback from the Delhi Capitals! Just when the game seemed lost, they showed incredible grit, held their nerve, and clawed their way back to level the scores. The stadium is electric as we head into this heart-stopping finish! Get ready, folks, this is going to be a classic!
🔴WICKET! | Over 19.6 | Rajasthan 188/4
OUT! RUN OUT! WE ARE HEADING TO A SUPER OVER! Big match temperament personified by Mitchell Starc! He's bowled an incredible final over, defending a paltry total! He spears in another searing yorker at the stumps, Dhruv Jurel clips it to mid-wicket and sets off for a quick single. The second run is on, but Jurel stumbles mid-pitch! Axar Patel swoops in and delivers a flat throw to KL Rahul, who calmly whips off the bails with Jurel stranded miles out of his crease! What drama!
🏏Dhruv Jurel 26(17) | 🏏Shimron Hetmyer 15(9)
⚾Mitchell Starc 1/36(4)
112211(W)
CRR: 9.40
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Fancy a Super Over? The Rajasthan Royals require a mere 2 runs off the final delivery. Dhruv Jurel takes strike. Can he be the hero?
🏏1 Run | Over 19.5 | Rajasthan 187/3
Just a single! Another pinpoint yorker! Hetmyer clears his front leg and smashes it down to long on for a single. He wants the second, but Jurel wisely sends him back. A brilliant throw from Stubbs in the deep keeps them to just one.
🏏2 Runs | Over 19.4 | Rajasthan 186/3
A touch too full, outside off, and Hetmyer mistimes it off the toe-end of the bat. It clears cover, but only for a couple of runs. Hetmyer is visibly frustrated with himself for not timing that better. The shot was there for the taking! But credit to the Aussie bowler; that was skillful stuff!
🏏2 Runs | Over 19.3 | Rajasthan 184/3
Starc lands another yorker, around off. Hetmyer carves it out to deep cover and they scamper for two. Karun Nair sprints across, picks up and throws to the keeper. Rahul dislodges the bails, but Hetmyer makes it home just in time. Two runs taken! 5 needed off 3 balls now! The tension is unbearable!
🏏1 Run | Over 19.2 | Rajasthan 182/3
Just a single! This is high-class bowling from Starc! A wide yorker, outside the batter's hitting zone. Jurel squeezes it out, and the ball trickles near the strip on the off side. Only a single. 7 needed off 4 now! The pressure is mounting on the batsmen!
🏏1 Run | Over 19.1 | Rajasthan 181/3
Starc starts the over brilliantly! A searing yorker right on the stumps, with mid-off inside the circle. Hetmyer stays leg side and can only dig it out to mid-on for a single. Pressure, pressure, pressure!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Who will bowl the final over? It's Mitchell Starc (3-0-28-1). The Rajasthan Royals need 9 runs off the last 6 balls. Can Starc defend 8? We're set for a grandstand finish!
🏏1 Run | Over 18.6 | Rajasthan 180/3
A length ball, on off, and it's swatted down to the right of long-on for a single. The Rajasthan Royals still need another 9 runs to clinch victory in this final over!
🏏Shimron Hetmyer 9(5) | 🏏Dhruv Jurel 24(15)
⚾Mohit Sharma 0/38(4)
1(1WD)126121
CRR: 9.47 | RRR: 9
🏏2 Runs | Over 18.2 | Rajasthan 170/3
IN THE AIR... DROPPED! Did he have a chance? Mohit Sharma is absolutely livid! A slower, back-of-the-hand delivery, fuller length, around off. Dhruv Jurel attempts to hoist it over deep mid-wicket but mistimes it badly. The ball balloons high into the night sky, and Sameer Rizvi attempts to settle under it at deep square leg, but misjudges it slightly. He grabs it with a reverse cup but loses his balance and lobs it back before falling over the ropes. Two runs taken! Oh, the drama!
🏏2 Runs | Over 18.5 | Rajasthan 179/3
Another slower delivery, a length ball on off, and Hetmyer pulls it to deep mid-wicket. They're off for two straight away! The throw comes in flat to the keeper as Hetmyer sprints to complete the second. Rahul collects the ball and whips off the bails in a flash, but Hetmyer just manages to slide home in time! Two runs taken! Edge-of-the-seat stuff!
🏏1 Run | Over 18.4 | Rajasthan 177/3
That's a pinpoint yorker, right on the money! It's speared in on middle stump, and the batsman can only squeeze it away for a single towards long on. Great execution, but just a single results.
6️⃣SIX! | Over 18.3 | Rajasthan 176/3
SIX! Oh, that's adding insult to injury! A slower delivery, pitched up nicely on off stump, and Dhruv Jurel absolutely launches it! He clears his front leg and sends it soaring just behind long off, over Tristan Stubbs who leaps valiantly at the boundary's edge, but it's gone for a maximum! What a hit!
🏏1 Run | Over 18.1 | Rajasthan 168/3
A slower ball, floated wide of off stump and full. Shimron Hetmyer gets down low and clubs it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket for a single. The equation tightens: 21 needed from just 11 balls now!
📢 | Over 18.1 | Rajasthan 167/3
WIDE! And he'll have to reload! Mohit attempts to stay clear of the batsman's arc, but drifts it too far beyond the off-side tramline. Hetmyer leaves it alone, and the umpire signals a wide! Pressure mounting!
🏏1 Run | Over 17.6 | Rajasthan 166/3
A juicy full toss, served up right on middle stump. Hetmyer doesn't quite get hold of it, just flicks it away to deep backward square leg for a single. He'll be disappointed with that!
🏏Shimron Hetmyer 5(2) | 🏏Dhruv Jurel 15(12)
⚾Mitchell Starc 1/28(3)
1110(W)41
CRR: 9.22 | RRR: 11.50
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Well, a bolt from the blue! Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag will surprisingly stride out to open the innings for the Rajasthan Royals! No experiments at the other end, though. Mitchell Starc, the premium speedster, has the cherry in his hand, ready to unleash thunderbolts in this crucial over. Let's see what unfolds!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Well, well, well! A curveball to start! Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag stride out to face the music for the Rajasthan Royals, an unexpected pairing to kick things off. Meanwhile, no surprises at the other end as Mitchell Starc, the man for the big occasion, gets the nod to bowl this crucial opening over. The pressure is ON!
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HERE WE GO! IT'S SUPER OVER TIME! FIRST INNINGS! Hold onto your hats, folks, this is going to be a nail-biter!
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The Rajasthan Royals, seemingly cruising to victory for the lion's share of the game, somehow contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by leaving it far too late! Now, the tension is palpable as we head into a Super Over. They'll have the first crack at setting a target, and you can bet they'll be itching to redeem themselves after that late wobble. The burning question: which two gladiators will they send out to the middle? We're about to find out!
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Folks, hold onto your hats! We've got a Super Over to kick off the season! Delhi Capitals have pulled off an absolutely stunning Houdini act! They were staring down the barrel, but they showed incredible grit, kept their cool under immense pressure, and somehow, against all odds, managed to tie things up! The atmosphere here is electric as we brace ourselves for a heart-stopping finale! Get ready, this is going to be a classic!
🔴WICKET! | Over 19.6 | Rajasthan 188/4
GONE! RUN OUT! UNBELIEVABLE! WE AREHEADING TO A SUPER OVER! The big names rise to the occasion, and Mitchell Starc has been absolutely sensational, bowling with pinpoint accuracy! He fires in another searing yorker, Jurel flicks it towards mid-wicket and they scamper for one. They push for a desperate second, but disaster strikes as Jurel stumbles mid-pitch! Axar Patel hurls the ball in, and KL Rahul calmly takes off the bails! What a dramatic end to regulation play!
🏏Dhruv Jurel 26(17) | 🏏Shimron Hetmyer 15(9)
⚾Mitchell Starc 1/36(4)
112211(W)
CRR: 9.40
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Hold on to your hats folks, are we heading for a Super Over?! The Rajasthan Royals need a mere two runs from the very last ball! The young gun Dhruv Jurel has the weight of the world on his shoulders.
🏏1 Run | Over 19.5 | Rajasthan 187/3
Just a single! Another searing yorker, darting right into middle stump! Hetmyer clears the front leg and manages to dig that one out, thumping it to the left of long on. He eyes the second, but Jurel wisely sends him back! Excellent work in the deep from Stubbs – that could prove crucial!
🏏2 Runs | Over 19.4 | Rajasthan 186/3
Slightly overpitched and wide of off, Hetmyer gets down low but it comes off the toe-end! He manages to loft it over the cover fielder, but only for a couple! Hetmyer is absolutely livid with himself, he knows he should have dispatched that! The shot was there for the taking with the fielder inside the ring. But credit where it's due, that's top-class bowling from the Aussie!
🏏2 Runs | Over 19.4 | Rajasthan 186/3
Two added to the total! They're chipping away!
🏏2 Runs | Over 19.3 | Rajasthan 184/3
Starc nails another pinpoint yorker, just outside off! Hetmyer muscles it to deep cover, and they scamper back for two! Nair swoops in, a bullet throw to Rahul, who whips off the bails, but Hetmyer's home by a hair! Two runs secured! The equation: 5 needed from just 3 deliveries! Tension thicker than treacle out there!
🏏1 Run | Over 19.2 | Rajasthan 182/3
Just a single! Starc is serving up ice-cold pressure! Another searing yorker, wide outside off, cramping Jurel for room. He manages to dig it out, but it trickles away for only one. 7 needed off 4! The heat is on! Can Jurel keep his cool?
🏏1 Run | Over 19.1 | Rajasthan 181/3
Starc starts with a bang! A pinpoint yorker right on the stumps! Hetmyer makes room, but can only manage to squeeze it to mid-on for a single. Solid start to the over.
ℹ️MATCH INFO
It's Starc to bowl the finale! (3-0-28-1) Rajasthan Royals need 9 runs from the final 6 balls. Can Starc, the veteran, defend 8? We are in for a nail-biting finish! The pressure is immense!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
The moment of truth! Mitchell Starc, after figures of 3 for 28 with one wicket, will bowl the final over. Rajasthan Royals require a tantalizing 9 runs from the final 6 deliveries. Can Starc hold his nerve and defend what he's got? We're poised for a nail-biting finish, folks!
🏏1 Run | Over 19.1 | Rajasthan 181/3
Just a single.
🏏1 Run | Over 18.6 | Rajasthan 180/3
Starc pitches it up, a length ball on off-stump, and it's clobbered down towards long-on for a single. But the equation remains unchanged: Rajasthan Royals still need 9 runs to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in this final over!
🏏Shimron Hetmyer 9(5) | 🏏Dhruv Jurel 24(15)
⚾Mohit Sharma 0/38(4)
1(1WD)126121
CRR: 9.47 | RRR: 9
🏏2 Runs | Over 18.2 | Rajasthan 170/3
UP IN THE AIR... DROPPED! Oh, dear! Was that a chance? Mohit Sharma is absolutely livid! A slower, back-of-the-hand delivery, fuller in length around off, and Dhruv Jurel attempts to launch it over deep mid-wicket but mistimes it terribly. It balloons high into the night sky, coming down towards deep square leg. Sameer Rizvi gets under it, but completely misjudges the flight, juggles, and spills! He then tumbles over the ropes saving a boundary. Two runs taken! A costly error!
🏏2 Runs | Over 18.5 | Rajasthan 179/3
Another slower delivery, a length ball on off, and Shimron Hetmyer muscles it away towards deep mid-wicket. They scamper for two immediately! The throw is flat and fast to the keeper, KL Rahul collects and whips off the bails in a flash, but Hetmyer dives desperately and just about makes his ground! Two more runs added!
🏏2 Runs | Over 18.5 | Rajasthan 179/3
Two more added to the total! They'll take that.
🏏1 Run | Over 18.4 | Rajasthan 177/3
A pinpoint yorker, right on the money! Arrowed in on middle stump and squeezed away past long on for a quick single. Excellent execution!
🏏2 Runs | Over 18.2 | Rajasthan 170/3
High into the night sky... and DROPPED! Oh, dear! Mohit Sharma is absolutely livid! A deceptive slower ball, back-of-the-hand, fuller length outside off. Jurel, trying to muscle it over deep mid-wicket, gets it all wrong, sending it miles up! Sameer Rizvi at deep square leg completely misjudges the flight, parrying it back before tumbling over the boundary! They scamper back for two, but that's a massive let-off!
6️⃣SIX! | Over 18.3 | Rajasthan 176/3
SIX! Salt. On. The. Wounds! A slower delivery, pitched up nicely outside off. Jurel clears the front leg and BANG! A mighty blow, soaring just over the head of a leaping Tristan Stubbs at long off! Right on the edge of the ropes! Maximum runs!
🏏1 Run | Over 18.1 | Rajasthan 168/3
Slower delivery, drifting wide outside off! Hetmyer gets low and muscles it along the carpet to deep mid-wicket for a single. The equation tightens: 21 needed from just 11 balls. The pressure is mounting!
📢 | Over 18.1 | Rajasthan 167/3
WIDE! Mohit errs in line! Attempting to steer clear of Hetmyer's arc, he pushes it too far beyond the off-stump tramline. Hetmyer wisely leaves it alone, and the umpire signals a wide. He'll have to reload!
🏏1 Run | Over 17.6 | Rajasthan 166/3
A juicy full toss, right on middle! Hetmyer nonchalantly flicks it away to deep backward square leg for a single. Poor delivery, should have been punished!
🏏Shimron Hetmyer 5(2) | 🏏Dhruv Jurel 15(12)
⚾Mitchell Starc 1/28(3)
1110(W)41
CRR: 9.22 | RRR: 11.50
🏏1 Run | Over 17.6 | Rajasthan 166/3
Just a single taken there. They'll need a lot more than that!
4️⃣FOUR! | Over 17.5 | Rajasthan 165/3
Inside edge and away for FOUR! Oh, that's streaky! Pure luck for the batsman, and Starc can't believe his misfortune!
🔴WICKET! | Over 17.4 | Rajasthan 161/3
OUT! LBW! He's plumb! Starc strikes at the death! A searing yorker, tailing in late! Rana was rooted to the spot, trying to flick it away, but completely missed it. That's smashed into his foot, and the umpire's finger shoots up! A massive wicket! Nitish Rana departs for a well-played 51 off 28 balls. Rajasthan Royals are 161 for 3, still needing 28 runs from 14 balls. Pressure mounting!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
And now, Shimron Hetmyer strides to the crease for Rajasthan Royals. Can he be the man to see them home?
🔴WICKET! | Over 17.4 | Rajasthan 161/3
Timber! Starc strikes! The dreaded finger goes up, and it's plumb! Jurel departs, trapped in front by a searing delivery from Mitchell Starc. What a breakthrough!
🏏1 Run | Over 17.3 | Rajasthan 161/2
Starc digging it in short, right on the money at middle stump. Jurel manages to muscle it down to long on for a single. Starc's starting strong here, keeping it tight – just three singles off his first three deliveries. Pressure building!
🏏1 Run | Over 17.2 | Rajasthan 160/2
A change of angle from the bowler, and then a juicy full toss! Rana, not missing out on that offering, rocks back and clobbers it along the ground through mid-wicket for a single. You can't afford to gift batsmen those types of deliveries!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
A worrying sight, folks. Kuldeep Yadav is leaving the field, looking uncomfortable with his left shoulder after that brave effort in the deep. Let's hope it's nothing too serious!
🏏1 Run | Over 17.1 | Rajasthan 159/2
Fuller delivery, targeting the off stump. Jurel aims to launch it straight, but an inside edge saves him! It trickles down to the fine leg region for a single. A bit of luck there for Jurel!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
A worrying sight here folks! Kuldeep Yadav is leaving the field, and that's a blow for his team. Let's hope it's not too serious!
🏏1 Run | Over 17.1 | Rajasthan 159/2
Just a single! A quiet moment in this high-octane contest.
⚪Dot Ball | Over 16.4 | Rajasthan 153/2
Mohit Sharma strikes back with a clever change of pace! The slower, back-of-the-hand delivery floated full and wide outside off, completely bamboozling Dhruv Jurel, who swung way too early and missed the connection entirely! Deceptive bowling!
4️⃣FOUR! | Over 16.6 | Rajasthan 158/2
FOUR! Pure ingenuity from Nitish Rana! A cheeky scoop shot executed to perfection! Fuller length, targeting the stumps, Rana shimmied across and lifted it over short fine leg. Oh dear, a costly misfield from Kuldeep Yadav, who looks to be in some discomfort! He chased it valiantly, dived, got a hand to it, but unfortunately, it trickled away to the boundary! The physio is out there now, and it seems he's clutching his left shoulder. Fingers crossed it's nothing too serious as he walks off the field.
🏏Nitish Rana 50(26) | 🏏Dhruv Jurel 13(10)
⚾Mohit Sharma 0/24(3)
116014
CRR: 9.29 | RRR: 10.33
🏏1 Run | Over 16.5 | Rajasthan 154/2
Jurel punches it away! Length ball outside off, cut away to deep backward point for a single. A useful run, but they'll be looking for more.
⚪Dot Ball | Over 16.4 | Rajasthan 153/2
Mohit strikes back! That's a clever change of pace, a slower back-of-the-hand delivery pitching full and wide outside off. Dhruv Jurel, eager to get after it, plays the drive far too early and can't connect! A superb bit of deception from Mohit!
6️⃣SIX! | Over 16.3 | Rajasthan 153/2
SIX! Boom! Jurel absolutely smashes that! Mohit serves up a juicy full toss, right in the slot on off stump, and Jurel doesn't miss out! He rocks back and muscles it over deep mid-wicket for a magnificent six! The Rajasthan Royals bring up the 150! They now require 36 more runs with 21 balls remaining. Pressure mounting!
🏏1 Run | Over 16.2 | Rajasthan 147/2
A cunning slower delivery from the bowler, shortish and angling onto middle and leg. Nitish Rana waits patiently and pulls it away to deep square leg for a single. Good cricket from Rana, picking up a valuable run.
🏏1 Run | Over 16.1 | Rajasthan 146/2
Short of a length and fizzing off the surface at pace, angling around the fourth stump. Dhruv Jurel stands tall and pulls it down to long on for a single. Smart batting under pressure, rotating the strike.
🏏1 Run | Over 16.1 | Rajasthan 146/2
Just a single. They'll take what they can get at this stage.
🏏1 Run | Over 15.6 | Rajasthan 145/2
A good length delivery, angling in around middle and off. Dhruv Jurel neatly flicks it off his pads, rotating the strike with a single through mid-wicket. Smart cricket.
🏏Dhruv Jurel 5(6) | 🏏Nitish Rana 45(24)
⚾Kuldeep Yadav 1/33(4)
164101
CRR: 9.06 | RRR: 11
⚪Dot Ball | Over 15.5 | Rajasthan 144/2
A loud shout for LBW, and the umpire's finger is up! Dhruv Jurel immediately signals for the review, convinced he got a bit of arm on that one. He confers with Rana, pointing emphatically at his bicep. Here comes Kuldeep with the googly, pitching it up nicely, right in the danger zone! Jurel attempts the sweep, but he's a touch early and beaten in the flight. The ball zips past the outside edge... and thuds into his elbow! No need for UltraEdge! Ball Tracking confirms it: missing the top of off by a country mile! A huge sigh of relief for Jurel, and he survives by the skin of his teeth!
🔴WICKET! | Over 15.5 | Rajasthan 144/3
He's GONE! Kuldeep Yadav strikes! That's plumb in front and the umpire's finger goes up! A huge wicket for Delhi!
🏏1 Run | Over 15.4 | Rajasthan 144/2
Fuller delivery, angling onto middle stump. Nitish Rana goes for the sweep, but it's well fielded at deep backward square leg by Ashutosh Sharma! A good slide to his left prevents the boundary, limiting the damage to a single. Smart work in the field!
4️⃣FOUR! | Over 15.3 | Rajasthan 143/2
FOUR! Nicely done! Kuldeep tosses it up outside off, tempting the batsman. Nitish Rana executes a beautiful reverse sweep, threading it past deep third man for a boundary! Exquisite timing!
6️⃣SIX! | Over 15.2 | Rajasthan 139/2
SIX! Bang! You miss your length, you pay the price! Kuldeep drops it a touch short on off stump, and Nitish Rana is onto it in a flash, pulling it with brute force over deep mid-wicket for a towering six! That's gone a long way!
🏏1 Run | Over 15.1 | Rajasthan 133/2
Lofted delivery, full and on middle stump. Dhruv Jurel flicks it away towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Just rotating the strike for now.
🏏1 Run | Over 15.1 | Rajasthan 133/2
A quick single! Just turning the strike over.
4️⃣FOUR! | Over 14.6 | Rajasthan 132/2
FOUR! A boundary to end the over, and that's a hefty 16 runs plundered! The bowler will want to forget that one.
🏏Nitish Rana 34(21) | 🏏Dhruv Jurel 3(3)
⚾Axar Patel 1/23(3)
641(1B)104
CRR: 8.80 | RRR: 11.40
⚪Dot Ball | Over 14.5 | Rajasthan 128/2
Loud appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! It pitched just short of a fuller length, spinning back in sharply. Nitish Rana, in a flash of innovation, attempted a reverse sweep but it thudded into his body. No wood on that one! Delhi Capitals decide against the review. Close, but no cigar!
🏏1 Run | Over 14.4 | Rajasthan 128/2
Full and wide outside off, a gentle nudge to long on from Dhruv Jurel for a comfortable single.
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Strategic break called! This match hangs tantalizingly in the balance. With the prized wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in their pocket, the Delhi Capitals will be aiming to squeeze the scoring rate in these crucial middle overs. They've already tightened the screws, conceding only a single boundary since the halfway mark. Kuldeep Yadav, as always, has been the tormentor-in-chief, keeping things incredibly tight. A couple more quick wickets here and RR will really feel the pressure. Their vulnerability against spin has been a recurring theme this season. However, with some power-packed hitters still waiting in the wings, and eight wickets still standing, they'll be looking to explode after the interval. Here comes Axar Patel, back into the attack to try and put the brakes on.
📢 | Over 14.3 | Rajasthan 127/2
Full and invitingly outside off, Nitish Rana attempts the sweep but can't connect! A fumble behind the stumps by KL Rahul allows the batters to scamper through for a bye. Sloppy work!
4️⃣FOUR! | Over 14.2 | Rajasthan 126/2
FOUR! A powerful start after the break – 10 runs off just two balls! Axar Patel drops it short and on off, Nitish Rana throws the kitchen sink at it, getting a thick outside edge that flies past a diving short third for a boundary. Welcome back to the action!
6️⃣SIX! | Over 14.1 | Rajasthan 122/2
DROPPED AND SIX! Oh dear, Tristan Stubbs spills a golden opportunity! A full delivery on middle stump, Nitish Rana launches it high and handsome over long on. Tristan Stubbs positions himself right on the boundary rope, attempts a two-handed catch above his head, but it bursts right through his grasp and sails over the ropes for a maximum! A costly miss, and Rana makes them pay!
4️⃣FOUR! | Over 14.2 | Rajasthan 126/2
That's hammered away to the boundary! Four runs! The sound off the bat was glorious!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Strategic Timeout. The game hangs tantalizingly in the balance! With Jaiswal's wicket, the Delhi Capitals will be eager to tighten the screws and strangle the scoring rate in the coming overs. They've applied the brakes admirably, conceding only a single boundary since the halfway mark. Kuldeep Yadav, as always, has been a miser with his deliveries. A cluster of wickets in quick succession here would really put the Royals on the back foot, especially given their well-documented struggles against spin this season. Now, Axar Patel returns to the fray, ready to spin a web around the batsmen.
6️⃣SIX! | Over 14.1 | Rajasthan 122/2
Oh, he's shelled it! Dropped! And it's sailed over the ropes for SIX! Tristan Stubbs, of all people, puts down a sitter! A costly error!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Time for a tactical breather! Both sides will be huddled, plotting their next moves. Expect some fireworks when we resume!
🏏1 Run | Over 13.6 | Rajasthan 116/2
A juicy full delivery angling into the pads! Nitish Rana flicks it sweetly off his legs, a controlled clip that races to deep mid-wicket for a comfortable single. Good placement there.
🏏Nitish Rana 20(16) | 🏏Dhruv Jurel 2(2)
⚾Kuldeep Yadav 1/20(3)
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CRR: 8.29 | RRR: 12.16
🏏1 Run | Over 13.5 | Rajasthan 115/2
Fuller length delivery on off-stump. Dhruv Jurel neatly nudges it away, a gentle tuck towards mid-wicket yielding a quick single. Sensible batting.
🏏1 Run | Over 13.4 | Rajasthan 114/2
Lofted delivery, pitching on middle and leg. Nitish Rana works it around the corner, a deft turn sending it to deep square leg for a single. Rotating the strike nicely.
🏏1 Run | Over 13.3 | Rajasthan 113/2
A full delivery on off-stump, inviting the drive. Dhruv Jurel pushes it firmly towards long on for a single, and he's finally off the mark! That'll settle the nerves.
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Dhruv Jurel strides to the crease, taking his place at number 4. Let's see if he can inject some impetus into this innings!
🔴WICKET! | Over 13.2 | Rajasthan 112/2
GONE! A crucial breakthrough for Delhi! Kuldeep Yadav strikes! A cleverly disguised delivery does the trick, and it's pouched safely! Just the wicket the Capitals desperately craved!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Kuldeep Yadav returns to the attack! His figures so far read a tidy 2 overs, 15 runs, and no wickets. Can he conjure some magic and turn the tide? He replaces Mohit Sharma.
🏏1 Run | Over 13.1 | Rajasthan 112/1
Flighted delivery, pitching full on middle stump, Nitish Rana gets down low and sweeps, but it only goes as far as deep square leg for a single. He'll need to find the gaps if he wants to accelerate the scoring.
⚪Dot Ball | Over 12.6 | Rajasthan 111/1
Atesting delivery, hard length aimed at middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal attempts to defend but gets an inside edge that deflects onto his pads. A bit of luck there for the young opener!
🏏Yashasvi Jaiswal 51(36) | 🏏Nitish Rana 17(13)
⚾Mukesh Kumar 0/31(3)
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CRR: 8.54 | RRR: 11.14
🏏1 Run | Over 12.5 | Rajasthan 111/1
That's a juicy full delivery, right on off stump! Rana absolutely smashes it, a controlled power drive to long off for a comfortable single. Good placement, gets him off strike.
🏏1 Run | Over 12.3 | Rajasthan 109/1
Full and targeting middle stump, Nitish Rana, under pressure, manages to dig that out! He jams it away, fighting for every run, a hard-earned single to deep mid-wicket.
⚪Dot Ball | Over 12.2 | Rajasthan 108/1
Huge shout for caught behind! Rahul is absolutely certain, and Axar Patel, after some deliberation, signals for the review! Let's see what the third umpire makes of this. It was on a good length, just teasing outside off, Rana went for the sweep, but missed the inside edge. Did it take the glove? UltraEdge is the key. No spike as it passes the bat... but wait! A spike as it brushes the thigh pad! The on-field decision stands! Not out! Delhi Capitals burn a review – a costly one, perhaps?
🏏1 Run | Over 12.4 | Rajasthan 110/1
Length ball, on off, and Jaiswal confidently punches it down the ground. Textbook cricket, a well-executed shot that fetches him a single to long off. Keeps the scoreboard ticking.
⚪Dot Ball | Over 12.2 | Rajasthan 108/1
And... nothing doing! A dot ball to start us off.
4️⃣FOUR! | Over 12.1 | Rajasthan 108/1
FOUR! Rana greets Mukesh Kumar back into the attack with a glorious boundary! Kumar drops it short and wide, and Rana, with a flourish, dispatches it over cover. Easy pickings indeed!
ℹ️MATCH INFO
Mukesh Kumar is back for another crack! He's had a tough time of it so far, 2 overs, 24 runs, and no wickets. He replaces Kuldeep Yadav in the hope of turning things around.
