Delhi Capitals, led by Mitchell Starc’s performance, beat Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over in their IPL match on Wednesday. Chasing 12 runs in the Super Over, Delhi Capitals reached the target in just four deliveries. Batting first, DC posted 188 for five, thanks to Abhishek Porel’s fluent 49 off 37 balls at the top.

Though KL Rahul played a steady hand with 38 off 32 balls, it was captain Axar Patel’s quickfire 34 off 14 and an unbeaten 34 from Tristan Stubbs (18 balls) that gave the innings the final push past 185.

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In response, Rajasthan Royals matched Delhi’s total with 188 for four in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 27) and Nitish Rana (51 off 28) powered the chase. However, needing just nine runs in the final over, RR were restricted to eight by a stunning display from Starc, forcing the match into a Super Over.

Brief Scores:

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Delhi Capitals: 188/5 in 20 overs (Abhishek Porel 49, Tristan Stubbs 34 not out, Axar Patel 34, KL Rahul 38; Jofra Archer 2/32).

Rajasthan Royals: 188/4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51, Nitish Rana 51).

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