Tristan Stubbs seals thrilling DC win with a six in super over against RR

In a nail-biting encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals triumphed over Rajasthan Royals in the first Super Over of IPL 2025. After a sensational final over by Mitchell Starc that forced the match into a Super Over, Rajasthan Royals suffered two run-outs, setting a target of just 12 for DC to chase.

Tristan Stubbs made no mistake, blasting the very first ball he faced deep into the stands over midwicket, sealing the win for DC and propelling them to the top of the IPL 2025 standings.

Key Moments:

11 Minutes Ago: KL Rahul, playing the anchor role, nails a crucial boundary off the second ball of the Super Over.

13 Minutes Ago: DC needs 12 from 6 balls. Stubbs and Rahul step up, ready for the challenge.

20 Minutes Ago: RR's run-out woes continue as another wicket falls, leaving them with just 11 to defend in the Super Over.

22 Minutes Ago: A back-foot no-ball by Sandeep Sharma adds to the drama.

26 Minutes Ago: Parag hits a boundary off the second ball of the Super Over.

Super Over Drama: Parag and Hetmyer were the first two batters for RR in the Super Over, with Starc and Sandeep handling DC's response.

After intense back-and-forth action, DC eventually chased down the 12-run target with ease, thanks to Stubbs' powerful six. The thrilling encounter saw RR's costly mistakes and DC's calm composure, leading to a memorable win for the home team.

With this victory, Delhi Capitals not only claimed a dramatic win but also moved to the top of the points table in IPL 2025.