KL Rahul’s Act of Sportsmanship Saves Dhruv Jurel But Nearly Costs Delhi Capitals the Match

In a match that had drama, thrill, and an extraordinary display of sportsmanship, Delhi Capitals narrowly defeated Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over during Match 32 of IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. However, it was KL Rahul’s honest gesture that stole the spotlight — a moment that saved RR’s Dhruv Jurel but nearly ended up costing DC the game.

Match Summary

Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Result: Match tied; Delhi Capitals won the Super Over by 2 wickets
Scores: DC – 188/5 (20 overs), RR – 188/4 (20 overs)

This was the first IPL match to go into a Super Over since 2022.

KL Rahul’s Selfless Gesture

The pivotal moment came in the 16th over of RR’s run chase. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav bowled a deceptive googly to Dhruv Jurel that struck him low on the body. The Delhi players immediately went up in appeal and the umpire raised his finger, adjudging Jurel LBW. As DC started celebrating, Rahul — standing behind the stumps — raised his hand, signaling that the ball had actually hit Jurel’s forearm and not the pad.

Following Rahul’s integrity-driven gesture, Jurel consulted non-striker Nitish Rana and opted for the DRS. The review confirmed Rahul’s call — the ball had indeed struck Jurel’s forearm, overturning the decision.

Jurel capitalized on the lifeline and went on to score a crucial 26 off 17 deliveries, almost tilting the game in Rajasthan’s favor.

Starc’s Clutch Bowling Rescues Delhi

With Rajasthan needing 9 runs off the final 6 balls, Mitchell Starc showcased nerves of steel. He bowled two perfect yorkers and denied both Jurel and Hetmyer any opportunity to finish the match. His final over brilliance pushed the match into a Super Over.

Starc continued his excellence in the Super Over as well, conceding just 11 runs and picking up two wickets in five balls.

DC chased down the 12-run target with ease, finishing the Super Over in just four deliveries and securing their fifth win in six matches.

What They Said

Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel acknowledged the difficulty of the wicket and praised his team’s resolve:

“The way we started, the way the powerplay went — I thought we could’ve accelerated more. But we kept up the intent. It wasn’t an easy wicket for new batters. Set batters had to do the job, and we found momentum after the 12th over.”

As for KL Rahul, social media and fans hailed his moment of honesty as one of the most graceful acts seen on a cricket field in recent times — a powerful example of sportsmanship that left a lasting impression despite the match’s high stakes.

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