New Delhi, April 16 (NationPress) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 features its inaugural super over after the thrilling encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals concluded in a tie at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing 189 runs, RR managed to score 188/4, with both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana contributing 51 runs each. However, Mitchell Starc successfully defended nine runs in the final over, leading the game to a decisive Super Over, marking DC's fifth appearance in this tie-breaker within their IPL history.

RR started their chase strongly as Sanju Samson and Jaiswal hit a six each off Mukesh Kumar. Jaiswal showcased his skills with a slice, swivel pull, and across-the-line swipe, scoring two fours and a six off Mitchell Starc. Samson maintained his aggressive approach by sending Mukesh over long-on for a six and edging a delivery from Mohit Sharma for four.

After being dropped on 20 by Ashutosh Sharma, Samson executed two pulled shots off Vipraj Nigam for six and four, respectively. However, after an unsuccessful cut-off against Nigam, he picked up a rib injury and left the field with a score of 31. After RR concluded the power-play at 63/0, Axar Patel struck by bowling Riyan Parag for eight with a slower delivery.

Jaiswal continued his aggressive play by lofting Kuldeep Yadav for six, before slog-sweeping Axar for four and hammering Stubbs over the long-on fence for another maximum, marking his third IPL fifty in just 34 balls. Yet, with a rising run rate due to three tight overs, Jaiswal attempted to loft a flighted ball from Axar Patel but was caught at long-on for 51.

Rana, who had hit two boundaries by that time, scored a six off Axar as the ball burst through Stubbs’ hands, followed by two more fours off a fortunate edge, and another six and four from Kuldeep. He reached his fifty in 26 balls, scooping past Kuldeep, who unfortunately injured his shoulder and had to leave the field.

However, Starc executed a toe-crushing yorker to trap Rana lbw for 51, giving DC a glimmer of hope for a comeback. Dhurv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer hit a few boundaries to ensure RR remained in contention, but Starc bowled five precise yorkers in the final over, leading to Jurel’s run out, ensuring the match would only see a winner after the Super Over concluded.

Brief scores:

Delhi Capitals 188/5 in 20 overs (Abishek Porel 49, KL Rahul 38; Jofra Archer 2-32, Wanindu Hasaranga 1-38) tied with Rajasthan Royals 188/4 in 20 overs (Nitish Rana 51, Yashasvi Jaiswal 51; Axar Patel 1-23, Kuldeep Yadav 1-33)