Mitchell Starc’s impressive return to IPL after a break helped Delhi Capitals achieve their highest successful chase in the tournament’s history. The team chased down 225 runs against Rajasthan Royals to secure a vital victory.
Key statistics:
- Starc took 3 wickets for 40 runs in his first match of the season.
- KL Rahul scored 75 runs off 40 balls.
- Pathum Nissanka contributed with 62 runs off 33 balls.
- Riyan Parag scored 90 runs off 50 balls for Rajasthan Royals.
- Donovan Ferreira hit six sixes in his innings of 47 not out off just 14 balls.
This victory ended a three-match losing streak for Delhi Capitals. They moved up to sixth place in the IPL table following this win. Starc’s performance was crucial, as he dismissed key players including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja.
Starc’s teammate, Axar Patel, praised his performance, stating, “The way Starc bowled, I want to say that’s why he’s a legend – after three months, he’s playing and putting in a performance like this.” Starc himself remarked, “Nice to get the cobwebs out,” reflecting on his return to competitive cricket.
The previous highest successful run-chase for Delhi Capitals was 210 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025. This match marks a significant milestone for the team as they aim for better performance in IPL 2026.
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