US EditionStarc Roars Back Into Action as He Returns to the IPL
Mitchell Starc took 3-40 in his first match in over three months, and Delhi chased 226 with half-centuries from KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka.
- On Friday, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets, with openers Lokesh Rahul and Pathum Nissanka striking half-centuries to chase down 226-3 with five balls to spare.
- Rajasthan Royals posted 225-6, with captain Riyan Parag scoring 90 off 50 balls and Donovan Ferreira adding an unbeaten 47 off 14 balls in the final overs.
- Returning from a three-month shoulder injury, Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc claimed 3-40, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja with slower deliveries. Captain Axar Patel said, "The way Starc bowled, I want to say that's why he's a legend."
- Delhi jumped to sixth place in the Indian Premier League standings with the victory, while Rajasthan stayed fourth and missed a critical opportunity to top the table.
- Despite the victory, Delhi remains four points behind Rajasthan in the fourth and final qualifying spot, requiring continued momentum to secure a playoff place in the IPL.
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