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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026<\/strong><\/a> witnessed yet another high-octane thriller as fans erupted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In the 62nd match of the season on May 17, 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/strong> pulled off an emphatic 5-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/strong>, boosting their standings in a fiercely contested tournament. Chasing a formidable target of 194, Delhi reached 197\/5 with 4 balls to spare, courtesy of a masterclass opening partnership and a clinical finish under pressure.<\/p>\n Electing to bowl first, Delhi Capitals faced an initial onslaught from the Rajasthan Royals\u2019 top order. After Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/strong> fell early for 12, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi<\/strong> smashed a quickfire 46 off just 21 balls. The momentum was carried forward by Dhruv Jurel<\/strong>, who anchored the middle overs with a steady 53 off 40 deliveries, and skipper Riyan Parag<\/strong>, who cleared the boundaries at will to score a blistering 51 off 23 balls. At 161\/2, Rajasthan looked well on track to post a total beyond 220.<\/p>\n However, veteran Australian speedster Mitchell Starc<\/strong> turned the game on its head with an exceptional display of death bowling. Starc triggered a dramatic collapse in the 15th over, dismissing the dangerous Parag and removing Donovan Ferreira<\/strong> for a golden duck on consecutive deliveries. He returned late in the innings to trap Ravi Singh leg-before for 4 and remove the dangerous impact sub, Dasun Shanaka<\/strong>, for 10. Starc finished with phenomenal figures of 4\/40 in his 4 overs, putting the brakes on RR\u2019s scoring rate. Supported by Lungi Ngidi<\/strong>\u2019s economical 2\/24 and Madhav Tiwari<\/strong>\u2018s 2\/27, DC restricted Rajasthan to 193\/8 when a much larger total seemed inevitable.<\/p>\n The run chase required a flying start, and Delhi\u2019s opening duo delivered exactly that. Abishek Porel<\/strong> and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul<\/strong> weaponized the powerplay, bringing up a 100-run partnership in just 55 balls. Porel played a crucial hand of 51 off 31 balls, decorated with 7 fours and a six, before falling to Brijesh Sharma<\/strong>. Rahul anchored the chase beautifully, scoring an elegant 56 off 42 balls, punctuated by 3 towering sixes.<\/p>\n Despite losing quick wickets in the middle overs, including Sahil Parakh<\/strong> (9) and Tristan Stubbs<\/strong> (4), DC kept the asking rate under control. Captain Axar Patel<\/strong> played a vital, ice-cool cameo, remaining unbeaten on 34 off just 18 balls. Jofra Archer<\/strong> tried to pull things back for RR with a fiery spell of 2\/35, while Brijesh picked up 2\/44, but the pressure of defending a short boundary told in the final overs. With Rajasthan penalized for a slow over-rate in the final stretch, extra fielders were forced inside the circle. The explosive Ashutosh Sharma<\/strong><\/a>, coming in as an impact player, capitalised instantly by smashing an unbeaten 18 off just 5 balls. Delhi comfortably crossed the finish line at 197\/5 in 19.2 overs, sent the home crowd into a frenzy, and sealed a memorable IPL 2026 chapter.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: Axar Patel\u2019s spectacular diving catch removes Riyan Parag during DC vs RR showdown<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Mitchell Starc said \u201cenough\u201d and flipped the entire game in a single over.\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25#DCvsRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KbP6sxhicf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rahul raj\u26a1 (@RahulrajRout) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n IAN BISHOP HEAPS PRAISE ON MITCHELL STARC IN THE COMM BOX<\/p>\n He said : I have just asked Mitchell Starc about his match routine & all the stuff. He is always there ready & recharged before the big games. The main highlight of this man is that he is always ready to support young\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/iPr3wRzTq1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Three wickets for the \ud83d\udc10 Mitchell Aaron Starc and these shameless IPL lovers have the audacity to question his professionalism. He is Mitchell Starc not some gully cricketer. Mind it \ud83d\udc4a \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udc4a pic.twitter.com\/21axiCnLdt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n THE STARC STORM ARRIVES \ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f<\/p>\n 3 wickets in 4 balls and the game completely changed.<\/p>\n And people compare this beast to that Choker Bumrah \ud83e\udd21#RRvsDC<\/a> #DCvsRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WgUboxHBl6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mitchell Starc saved us from humiliation pic.twitter.com\/KKlWgKNV2Q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Abxd (@ABXD_DC) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mitchell Starc tonight :<\/p>\n First 2 overs \u2013 28 runs \/ 0 wicket What a Comeback, Absolute Goated\ud83d\udc10 pic.twitter.com\/sgHC8HvZQM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\ude4e. (@KLfied_) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 4-wicket haul with an economy of 10 \ud83e\udd75\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Delhi Capitals are blessed that the greatest bowler of our generation plays for us \u2014 MITCHELL STARC \ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/jJAPTbBubD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DC Reign (@FORREALDC) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MITCHELL STARC \u2013 4\/39 (4 OVERS)\ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n \u2013 He gets Parag. What a spell by Mitchell Starc! \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/vznyfLHgFt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 VK (@_VK86) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Some say Virat Kohli, some back Shubman Gill or Sai Sudharsan\u2026<\/p>\n But I\u2019m picking KL Rahul \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n One of the most versatile and underrated batters \u2014 wherever he plays, he becomes that team\u2019s most reliable pillar. Class, adaptability, consistency. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/9U6bKlRZ5s<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dugout prasanth\ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\ud83c\udfcf (@DieHardFanOfTh4) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 Another composed chase-defining knock from KL Rahul \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n 56 off 42 with smart control, calm game awareness and the ability to absorb pressure while guiding the innings \ud83d\udc80\ud83c\udfcf<\/p>\n Did the hard work beautifully before Shanaka\u2019s slower ball finally got him \ud83d\udc40\u2694\ufe0f #DCvRR<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a>\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/6lZkmSSqeU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VSJWKDJhVT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Third Man View (@3rdManView) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Thrilling win for DC as they are alive in the #IPL2026<\/a>#DCvsRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ml4d90R9Hv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nMitchell Starc derails RR\u2019s batting lineup with a 4-wicket haul<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DC edge past RR to a thrilling victory in IPL 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u2013 He gets Donovan.
\u2013 He gets Ravi Singh.
\u2013 He gets Shanaka.<\/p>\n\n
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