'That's why he's an Australian legend': DC captain Axar Patel lauds Mitchell Starc after Super Over win against RR

Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals in a dramatic Super Over finish in IPL 2025 . After both teams ended their 20 overs at 188, it was Mitchell Starc who turned the game around for DC. He defended 9 runs in the final over of RR’s chase to force the first Super Over of the season, and then delivered once again, giving away just 11 runs. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs sealed the win with a calm finish.

Earlier in the match, the Capitals posted a solid 188/5 thanks to a composed 49 from Abishek Porel and explosive late cameos from captain Axar Patel (34 off 14) and Stubbs (34 not out off 18 balls). Rajasthan looked in control during the chase with Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and Nitish Rana (51) guiding the innings, but once both were dismissed, the momentum shifted and DC won the first home game of the season.

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Starc, who was hit around early in the innings, bounced back in style and was named Player of the Match for his brilliance under pressure. Speaking after the game, he said, “Just backed my execution. Run in with a clear plan and try to execute it. Sometimes it doesn’t come off, today it did.”

On bowling the Super Over and almost giving away a no-ball, he admitted, “It was a fantastic game, happy to get on the right side. I’ve played long enough for everyone to know what I’d do, but if I execute then I know I’ll get by. A bit of luck goes a long way.”

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel couldn’t stop praising Starc either as he said, “I thought if Starc could execute, he could bring us back in the game. He bowled the 20th over and the Super Over. To bowl 12 yorkers in 12 balls… that’s why he’s an Australian legend.”

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Sanju Samson, who had to retire hurt during the chase, gave an update on his injury. “It feels alright. I was just not ready to come back and bat here… We will observe it tomorrow and see how it is,” he said.

“The start which we got in the powerplay, I felt it was definitely a chaseable score. I think as we all saw some fantastic bowling by Starcy. He is one of the best guys around in the world. I would like to give it to Starcy. He won them the game in the 20th over,” Samson added.