Speaking exclusively on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Mark Boucher shared his thoughts on the first Super Over of TATA IPL 2025 and Rajasthan Royals’ performance: “I don’t mind Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag, but their presence didn’t make much of a difference in the game. What’s strange is that Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t come out, especially with Nitish Rana having been out there and doing a fantastic job. I’m not sure they got the combination right. Starting the Super Over with a no-ball and then the run-out—that’s just pressure telling. These are experienced cricketers. They don’t make such mistakes in a regular game. But the pressure clearly got to them, and they made poor decisions. That ultimately cost them the chance to face their full quota of deliveries. A target of 11 was always going to be too little.”
JioStar expert Ajay Jadeja analysed KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs’ calm and composed performance in the Super Over:“We always knew it would be Sandeep Sharma for Rajasthan Royals. But KL Rahul brought such a calming presence for Delhi Capitals. Yes, he missed that first delivery, but once he got through it and returned to strike, it all looked under control. He was prepared for the short ball, slower bouncers, and once he got that boundary, the pressure shifted. Then came the Yorker, which he managed to push to the other end. Tristan Stubbs was waiting for that short one. And with just a few runs to defend, bowlers like Sandeep can only get away if you’re limited in your range — but Stubbs and KL weren’t.”
JioStar expert Mark Boucher also praised Mitchell Starc’s clutch performance in the final over: “Starc was exceptional in that final over. He’s had an up-and-down season so far—got hit early with the new ball—but in those big moments, you look to your senior players. And he delivered. He nailed almost every delivery. This is exactly what you expect from someone with his experience and value. He got his field placements spot on and executed his plans to perfection. That over got Delhi Capitals back into the game. Once they clawed back, you just felt they had the edge over Rajasthan Royals in the Super Over—they had the better combination.”
JioStar expert Mark Boucher reflected on Tristan Stubbs’ redemption arc during the match:“Stubbs will probably head back to his hotel room, say a little prayer, and be thankful for the chance to redeem himself. That dropped catch came at a crucial moment, and it could’ve made the result a lot easier had it been taken. But he got another opportunity to win the game—and he grabbed it. He’ll be very pleased with how it turned out.”
JioStar expert Ajay Jadeja shared his perspective on Delhi Capitals’ potential this season:“This could be their year. Of course, anything can happen from here, but the way Delhi Capitals have gone about things—they haven’t even used all their resources yet. No one has fully peaked, and that’s a positive. The ceiling is still ahead. If they’ve come this far without individual brilliance, the only way is up. Sure, there’s always risk, but they’re looking like a more complete unit this year. Once you get into the knockouts, it’s all about delivering on the day, but their consistency so far gives me hope that this could be their breakthrough season.”