Delhi Capitals snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling IPL match that went into a Super Over. Mitchell Starc’s stellar bowling was the difference-maker, restricting Rajasthan to just 8 runs in the final over and then conceding only 11 runs in the Super Over.
A Nail-Biting Finish
The match, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, was a closely contested one. Rajasthan Royals seemed to be cruising to victory, but Starc’s brilliant bowling changed the course of the game. He took 1 wicket for 36 runs in his 4 overs, with his final over being particularly crucial.
Starc’s performance earned him the Player of the Match award. His ability to keep his cool under pressure was impressive, as he bowled a tight final over. Delhi Capitals chased down the target in the Super Over, winning the match in just 4 balls.
A Heated Exchange
The match wasn’t without controversy, however. A video surfaced on social media showing Munaf Patel, Delhi Capitals’ new bowling coach, having a heated exchange with the fourth umpire. Patel was seen arguing with the umpire, apparently unhappy that a player was not allowed to enter the field to convey a message.
- Munaf Patel was furious with the umpire’s decision.
- The umpire refused to allow a player to enter the field.
The incident has sparked a lot of debate among cricket fans, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts.
Munaf Patel had a heated exchange with the 4th umpire during the #DCvRR match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi after the umpire denied sending a player to enter the ground to convey his message.#DCvsRR #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/hHv0tNAUvd
— Gaurav Chaudhary (@gkctweets) April 16, 2025