Delhi Capitals have once again rocketed to the top of the Indian Premier League 2025 points table after notching a thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over drama at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 16. This was DC's fifth win in their six matches played, elevating their points tally to 10, which places them two points ahead of the Gujarat Titans, who occupy the second position with 8 points from six games.
On the other hand, the defeat has compounded Rajasthan Royals' struggles in IPL 2025, as they currently sit in eighth place with only two wins from their seven encounters.
The match itself was a fiercely contested affair, with both teams battling intensely for supremacy. Ultimately, it was the late brilliance of Mitchell Starc that proved decisive, swinging the outcome in Delhi Capitals' favor. Rajasthan Royals, in their pursuit of 189 runs, had a blistering start, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Sanju Samson putting together an impressive 61-run partnership in just 5.3 overs. However, their momentum was disrupted when Samson sustained a rib injury after hitting a four and a six, forcing him to retire hurt while visibly in pain.
Despite the early loss of their captain, Nitish Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal continued to keep Rajasthan Royals in contention. However, as the Delhi Capitals' spin bowlers began to exert greater control, the required run rate escalated, leaving 73 runs needed from the final six overs. Mitchell Starc returned to the attack and delivered a brilliant yorker to dismiss the well-established Rana. 1 With just nine runs required in the final over, the Australian bowler held his nerve, ultimately forcing a Super Over.
In the Super Over, Rajasthan Royals managed to score 11 runs while losing two wickets, with two swift run-outs significantly disrupting their momentum. Facing a target of 12 runs, Delhi Capitals sent in KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, who successfully chased down the runs with two balls to spare, securing a memorable win and reclaiming the top position in the league standings.
Here is how the updated IPL 2025 points table looks like:
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
| 1. Delhi Capitals | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.744 | 10 |
| 2. Gujarat Titans | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1.081 | 8 |
| 3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.672 | 8 |
| 4. Punjab Kings | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.172 | 8 |
| 5. Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0.086 | 8 |
| 6. Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0.547 | 6 |
| 7. Mumbai Indians | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0.104 | 4 |
| 8. Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 2 | 5 | -0.714 | 4 |
| 9. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 2 | 4 | -1.245 | 4 |
| 10. Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 2 | 5 | -1.276 | 4 |