Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is getting a glut of exciting matches in 2025, but till now no match had reached the super over. Finally, the adventure of the super over was seen for the first time in the match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Delhi, batting first, scored 188 runs losing 5 wickets. In response, Rajasthan’s team also could score the same number of runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. The decision on the match was tied to the super over.
Batting first in the super over, Rajasthan scored 11 runs off Mitchell Starc’s balls. In response, Delhi achieved this target in just four balls. Triston Stabs won the team by hitting a brilliant six. With this victory, Delhi Capitals has reached the top position in the points table.
Samson gave information about injury
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson gave updates on his injury after the match. He said that now he is feeling better, but could not prepare himself to come back for batting at that time. He further explained that his situation will be checked again tomorrow.
Bowlers and fielders praise
Sanju appreciated his team’s bowling and fielding. He said that the bowlers performed well and on some occasions when Delhi adopted an aggressive style, the team still maintained restraint. He also described the team’s energy on the field as great.
The score was worth achieving
Sanju Samson believed that the target given by Delhi could have been fully achieved, especially given his team’s batting. He said that the team got a good start in the powerplay and at that time he was confident that the target could be reached.
Stark shows class
Samson praised Mitchell Starc and said that he proved why he is one of the best bowlers in the world. He admitted that Stark won the match to Delhi while bowling brilliantly in the last over. He told that the plan was that the batsmen should play shots openly, but Stark demolished the entire strategy in the super over. At the same time, Sandeep Sharma also praised that he has been bowling in the most difficult overs for the team for the last few years.
The team’s confidence increases with victory
Sanju said that if it had won today, the atmosphere of the dressing room would have become even more positive, but regrettably this opportunity came out of his hand.
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