IPL 2025 Classic Dc vs RR Super Over Madness & Starc’s Yorker Show

On April 16, 2025, cricket fans were treated to a blockbuster showdown between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This match had everything: big shots, pressure moments, collapses, comebacks—and yes, a thrilling Super Over finish.

From strategic captaincy and top-tier batting to jaw-dropping bowling brilliance from Mitchell Starc, this contest will go down as one of the greatest matches in IPL history.

Let’s dive into every twist and turn of this gripping encounter.

Match Overview

• Date: April 16, 2025

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• Result: Delhi Capitals won in Super Over

• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won and opted to bowl

• Final Scores:

  • DC: 188/5 (20 overs)

  • RR: 188/4 (20 overs)

  • Super Over: DC won by chasing 12 runs in 4 balls

Delhi’s Steady Build-up and Late Flourish

Delhi came into this match needing a bounce back after a recent collapse against Mumbai. But they responded like champions. KL Rahul provided the calm, anchoring the innings with 62 off 45 balls, while Tristan Stubbs was the aggressor at the death, smashing 42 not out off just 21 balls.

Stubbs’ blitz helped Delhi add 48 runs in the last four overs—turning a modest total into a challenging one.

Key Batting Stats for DC:

• Powerplay Score: 56/1

• Top Scorer: KL Rahul – 62 (6 fours, 2 sixes)

• Stubbs’ Strike Rate: 200+

• Total Boundaries: 14 fours, 8 sixes

RR’s Cruise to Chaos

Rajasthan Royals seemed well on course to chase 189. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler gave them a flying start. Then came Nitish Rana, who stabilized and accelerated at the right time. With the score reading 161/2 in 18 overs, RR needed just 28 from 12 balls.

And then, everything unraveled.

Last Two Overs – The Turning Point

19th Over: Bowled by Nortje

• Start: RR at 161/2

• Wicket: Nitish Rana caught on the boundary

• Runs Scored: Just 10

• End Score: 171/3

RR still had the upper hand—18 needed off 6 balls.

20th Over: Bowled by Mitchell Starc

What followed was absolute drama:

1. Ball 1: Yorker – Dot

2. Ball 2: Yorker – Single

3. Ball 3: Low full toss – 2 runs

4. Ball 4: Yorker – Single

5. Ball 5: Run out – Jaiswal departs

6. Ball 6: Yorker – 2 runs

RR ended with 188/4, leveling the scores but missing out on a golden opportunity to seal it in regulation time.

The Super Over: Starc Steals the Show

RR Batting First (Starc Bowling):

• Ball 1: Dot

• Ball 2: 4 runs

• Ball 3: 2 runs

• Ball 4: Wicket

• Ball 5: Wicket

RR Super Over total: 11/2 in 5 balls

Starc was ice-cold. His mix of yorkers and pace variations choked the RR batters.

DC Chase:

• Ball 1: 2 runs

• Ball 2: 4 runs

• Ball 3: 1 run

• Ball 4: 6 by Stubbs

DC chased it down in just 4 balls, sending fans into a frenzy.

 Star Performer: Mitchell Starc

• Main innings: 4-0-29-2

• Super Over: 5 balls – 2 wickets – just 11 runs

• 12 out of 13 deliveries were yorkers

• Wickets: Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag

Starc was named Player of the Match, and rightfully so. His final over and Super Over bowling was a masterclass in death bowling. Even under maximum pressure, he delivered with precision and pace.

Axar Patel said it best in the post-match chat:

“Starc is a living highlight reel. Just hand him the ball, and magic happens.”

key Stats & Numbers

Impact on Points Table

This win marked Delhi’s 5th victory in 6 matches, launching them to the top of the table. Rajasthan, on the other hand, missed a chance to climb and now sits around mid-table, needing a strong finish to secure playoff qualification.

Tactical Masterclass

The biggest tactical takeaway was DC’s trust in Starc in pressure moments. Choosing him to bowl the final over and the Super Over was bold, but it paid off in style.

Also impressive was Stubbs’ composure—many young players might’ve panicked, but he finished the game with a cool six over deep square leg.

Social Reactions

Fans and cricket legends went wild on social media:

• Virender Sehwag: “Yorker after yorker after yorker. That’s how you silence a stadium. Starc = 👑”

• AB de Villiers: “Stubbs is growing into a finisher. Mark my words.”

Final Thoughts

This DC vs RR game was a reminder of why we love cricket. Momentum shifted constantly, stars stepped up when it mattered, and fans were treated to an edge-of-your-seat finish.

• RR will reflect on what went wrong in those final 12 balls.

• DC will celebrate a gritty win built on trust, planning, and execution.