Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 32? DC vs RR, IPL 2025 on April 16: Delhi Clinch Super Over Thriller in IPL 2025

Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 32: In what was an unforgettable night at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals emerged victorious over Rajasthan Royals in the 32nd match of IPL 2025, winning a heart-stopping contest via the Super Over.

With the scores tied at 188 apiece after 40 overs of fierce, top-tier T20 cricket, the game descended into chaos, climaxing with drama, precision bowling, and a nerveless finish. The Capitals, thanks to a remarkable turnaround led by Mitchell Starc, pulled off a win that will be talked about for seasons to come.

The night had everything-a stunning top-order assault from both sides, crucial run-outs, calculated finishes, and finally, a Super Over battle that turned on its head not once, but twice. For DC, the ghosts of recent slip-ups were exorcised as they kept their cool, while RR will be left wondering how they let it slip from their grasp after being in control for large swathes of the game.

Match Summary

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date & Time: April 16, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST
• Result: Match tied – Delhi Capitals won the Super Over
• DC: 188/5 (20), 13/0 (01)
• RR: 188/4 (20), 11/2 (01)
• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field
• Captains: DC – Axar Patel | RR – Sanju Samson

DC vs RR: Award Winners

• Curvv Super Striker of the Match: Axar Patel (DC) – 242.85 strike rate
• My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Axar Patel (DC)
• Angel One Most Sixes: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 4 sixes
• Rupay On the Go Fours: Nitish Rana (RR) – 6 boundaries
• TATA IPL Green Dot Balls: Jofra Archer (RR) – 10 dot balls
• Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc (DC)

Note: Each award carried a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.

Top Performers

• Most Runs for DC: Jake Fraser-McGurk – 96 (64)
• Most Runs for RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal – 51 (37)
• Most Wickets for DC: Mitchell Starc – 1/36 (4) + Super Over brilliance
• Most Wickets for RR: Jofra Archer – 2/20 (4)

Super Over Recap

Rajasthan Royals sent out Hetmyer and Riyan Parag to take on Starc in the Super Over. The Aussie left-arm quick, who had been expensive earlier, delivered pinpoint yorkers and forced two run-outs in chaotic scenes. RR could only muster 11 runs.

In reply, KL Rahul and Stubbs walked out to face Sandeep Sharma. Rahul got a lucky break on the first ball, escaping a run-out. He then found a boundary and a single, setting the stage for Stubbs. With 5 needed off 3, Stubbs launched a slower short ball into the night sky-over deep mid-wicket-for the winning six. Pandemonium ensued as DC clinched the win with two balls to spare.

Delhi Capitals Innings - 188/5 (20 Overs)

Delhi's innings was anchored by the electric Jake Fraser-McGurk, who smashed 96 off just 64 balls, laced with 9 fours and 6 maximums. Abishek Porel provided a reliable partner with a well-crafted 49 off 37 deliveries. Despite early hiccups-Karun Nair falling for a duck and the loss of Fraser-McGurk and Porel in quick succession-the Capitals found late momentum through skipper Axar Patel (34 off 14) and Tristan Stubbs (34* off 18), powering the team to 188.

RR's bowlers had moments of control, particularly Jofra Archer, who bowled with venom and precision, returning figures of 4-0-22-2. Hasaranga and Theekshana chipped in with a wicket apiece but leaked runs under pressure.

Rajasthan Royals Innings - 188/4 (20 Overs)

In response, Rajasthan got off to a flying start with Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 37) setting the pace. Skipper Sanju Samson looked fluent before retiring hurt on 31. Nitish Rana played a silent yet crucial knock, scoring 51 off just 28 balls-a performance that became even more significant as the match wore on.

With RR at 161/2 in the 18th over, the game looked in their favour. However, Mitchell Starc returned to the attack and knocked over Rana, sparking a collapse that saw Dhruv Jurel run out and the innings stumbling just short. Shimron Hetmyer finished not out on 15, but it was Starc's relentless death bowling that pushed the contest into a Super Over.

Turning Point

Mitchell Starc’s comeback spell redefined the evening. After an expensive start, he came back to dismiss Rana at a crucial juncture and then executed a masterclass in death bowling during the Super Over. His two run-outs were decisive and turned the momentum fully in DC’s favour.

Unsung Hero

Nitish Rana might not have taken part in the Super Over, but his well-paced 51 off 28 was critical in RR reaching 188. He rotated strike smartly, picked gaps with precision, and played the glue role during the middle overs, setting up the chase for the Royals.

DC vs RR Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Sanju Samson (w/c)
• Riyan Parag
• Dhruv Jurel
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Nitish Rana
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Jofra Archer
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Sandeep Sharma
• Tushar Deshpande

Delhi Capitals (DC)

• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Abishek Porel
• Karun Nair
• KL Rahul (w)
• Axar Patel (c)
• Tristan Stubbs
• Ashutosh Sharma
• Vipraj Nigam
• Mitchell Starc
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohit Sharma

Impact Substitutes

• Delhi Capitals: Mukesh Kumar
• Rajasthan Royals: Sandeep Sharma