NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals climbed back to the top of the Indian Premier League 2025 points table with a thrilling Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. This marked DC’s fifth win in six matches, taking them to 10 points — two clear of second-placed Gujarat Titans (8 from 6).
Meanwhile, the loss deepened RR’s woes, as they languish at eighth with just two wins in seven games.
In a high-octane contest, both teams fought tooth and nail, but it was Mitchell Starc’s late brilliance that swung the match DC’s way. Rajasthan, chasing 189, were off to a flying start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Sanju Samson adding 61 runs in just 5.3 overs. However, Samson pulled up with a rib injury after smashing a four and a six, retiring hurt in visible pain.
Despite the setback, Nitish Rana and Jaiswal kept the Royals in the hunt. But as DC’s spinners tightened the screws, the equation got steeper — 73 required off the last six overs. Starc returned to dismiss the well-set Rana with a peach of a yorker, and with just 9 needed in the final over, the Aussie held his nerve to force a Super Over.
Rajasthan managed 11/2 in the Super Over but two quick run-outs derailed their momentum. DC, needing 12, saw KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs finish the job with two balls to spare, sealing a memorable win and the top spot.
Here’s the updated IPL 2025 points table after the thriller in Delhi:
Delhi Capitals currently sit atop the IPL 2025 points table after six games, securing five wins and one loss to accumulate 10 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.744.
Trailing by two points are Gujarat Titans, boasting an impressive +1.081 NRR from four wins in six fixtures (W-W-W-W-L). Third place belongs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, also on eight points but with a slightly lower NRR of +0.672 after a 4-2 record.
Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants share eight points as well, occupying fourth and fifth spots respectively. While Punjab’s NRR stands at +0.172, Lucknow’s is +0.086, reflecting tight contests in their seven matches. Both sides have displayed resilience with alternating wins and losses in recent games.
In mid-table, Kolkata Knight Riders have six points (3-4) and a +0.547 NRR, whereas Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings sit in the lower half with four points each. They will be keen to climb the standings as the tournament progresses.
Next up, Delhi Capitals face a tough test against Gujarat Titans, while Chennai Super Kings look to bounce back against Mumbai Indians. As the race for playoffs intensifies, every match and NRR will matter.
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