Mitchell Starc silenced his critics after a brilliant performance in the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday. Starc, who was purchased by DC for ₹11.75 Crores in the mega auction, played a key role in guiding DC to a thrilling Super Over victory, proving his worth to the franchise.
Starc’s Super Over Performance
In a tense Super Over, RR set a target of 12 runs after posting 11/2, losing Riyan Parag (4) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (0). Starc bowled a sensational over, containing RR’s hopes of a big total, and restricted them to just 11 runs. When DC came to chase the target, they comfortably reached 13/0 in just four balls, sealing the match with ease.
Dale Steyn’s Praise for Starc
Starc’s performance was lauded by fans and experts, especially considering his hefty price tag. Former South African pacer Dale Steyn took to social media platform X to commend Starc’s heroics, writing, “That’s why you pay him the big bucks,” referring to Starc’s ₹11.75 crore price tag.
Starc’s IPL journey has seen both highs and lows, with his 2024 purchase by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹24.75 Crores making him the most expensive player at the time. However, critics had initially questioned his value, but Starc silenced them with a brilliant performance that helped KKR win the IPL title.
Match Overview: DC vs RR
DC posted a total of 188/5 in their 20 overs, with Abishek Porel’s 49 being the standout contribution. RR, chasing 189, reached 188/4, thanks to half-centuries from Nitish Rana (51) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (51), which led to the Super Over. The Super Over began with RR managing just 11/2, setting the stage for DC’s easy chase, thanks to Starc’s brilliant bowling and a calm performance by the batters.
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