Delhi Capitals signed off their IPL 2025 season in style, securing a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring encounter at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday.
Match Summary
- Punjab Kings – 206/8 (20 overs)
- Delhi Capitals – 208/4 (19.3 overs)
- Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
Put in to bat, Punjab Kings suffered an early blow as in-form opener Priyansh Arya fell in the second over. However, Prabhsimran Singh (28 off 18) and Josh Inglis (32 off 12) counterattacked with a brisk 47-run stand. Skipper Shreyas Iyer continued his rich vein of form, smashing a 34-ball 53, while Marcus Stoinis (44* off 16) unleashed a late assault, propelling Punjab to 206/8. Mustafizur Rahman was Delhi’s standout bowler, claiming 3/33.
In reply, Delhi’s openers KL Rahul (35 off 21) and Faf du Plessis (23 off 15) gave a strong start with a 55-run partnership. Punjab fought back, reducing Delhi to 93/3, but Karun Nair’s composed 44 (27 balls) kept the chase alive. The game turned decisively when Sameer Rizvi (58* off 25) hammered a match-winning half-century, ably supported by Tristan Stubbs (18* off 14), as Delhi sealed victory with three balls to spare.
Despite the win, Delhi Capitals (5th, 15 points) fell short of playoff qualification, while Punjab Kings had already secured their spot in the knockouts. The match served as a fitting farewell for Delhi, ending their campaign on a high note in a thrilling contest.
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