IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Extend Record Winning Streak, Only Team To Have Most Victories In THIS Feat

With this win, the Capitals not only showcased nerves of steel but also became the most successful franchise in IPL Super Overs, clinching their fourth victory in five such encounters - a feat no other team has managed.

In what was the first Super Over of IPL 2025, Delhi, led by new skipper Axar Patel, restricted Rajasthan Royals to a modest 11 runs, thanks to a clinical over from Australian pace ace Mitchell Starc. Starc, who had already made his mark earlier in the match by defending nine runs in the final over of regulation play, turned up the heat again when it mattered most, conceding just 11 in the tie-breaker and playing a pivotal role in DC's thrilling escape.

KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs then calmly chased down the target in just four deliveries, sealing a memorable win with two balls to spare and sending the home crowd into raptures. The pair handled the pressure with remarkable composure, especially against Sandeep Sharma, who was handed the task of defending the total.

While Starc deservedly walked away with the Player of the Match award for his death-overs masterclass, a special mention must go to Rajasthan Royals' Nitish Rana, who top-scored in the chase with a blistering 51 off 28 balls. Rana's counter-attack had put Royals in a commanding position, but Starc's dismissal of the southpaw in the 18th over shifted momentum back to the hosts.

Yashasvi Jaiswal also made a strong impression with a fluent 51 off 37 balls, adding 61 runs for the opening stand with captain Sanju Samson, who chipped in with 31. Despite their strong foundation, the Royals crumbled under pressure in the closing stages, leading to a dramatic Super Over finish.

Earlier in the evening, Delhi Capitals posted 188 for 5 after being put into bat. Abishek Porel top-scored with a well-compiled 49, while KL Rahul played a steady hand with 38. Captain Axar Patel provided the late push with a quickfire 34 off just 14 balls, helping DC post a competitive total.

The victory lifted Delhi to the top of the IPL 2025 points table and added yet another feather to their cap. More importantly, it highlighted their ability to hold their nerve in crunch situations. As the season progresses, this knack for thriving under pressure could be what separates them from the rest - and if their Super Over dominance is any indication, this could be DC's year to dream big.