Delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead Mitchell Starc showcased his brilliance in the field with a spectacular catch to dismiss Kolkata Knight Riders’ power-hitter Rinku Singh during their IPL clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 29, 2025. The dismissal, which came in the 18th over of the match, added a dramatic twist to an already intense encounter between the two sides.
With KKR looking to accelerate in the death overs, Rinku Singh went for a trademark slog sweep off the bowling of Vipraj Nigam. The shot was struck flat and hard toward long-on, seemingly destined to clear the ropes. However, Mitchell Starc, stationed at the edge of the boundary, had other plans.
Timing his leap to perfection, Starc soared above the ground and caught the ball cleanly at full stretch, just inches inside the boundary line. The crowd erupted in awe as the tall Australian pacer held his balance and completed one of the finest boundary catches of the season.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals: A thrilling encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium
The Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will take on one another for the first time in IPL 2025, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium set to host the game. The Knight Riders are in a dire need of a turnaround as their campaign is on the verge of ending officially after losing five out of nine matches.
Unlike the 2024 edition, when they lifted the trophy, their batting line-up has hardly come together on multiple occasions, with Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell's struggles the glaring ones. The defending champions might have fluffed the run-chase against the Punjab Kings, who had set them a stiff 202 for victory at the Eden Gardens but got away with one point due to a washout. However, they can't afford any more slip-ups in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Capitals are in a good position despite the six-wicket loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 27, Sunday. Currently at fourth, the Capitals still have more than a decent chance of reaching the playoff. Nevertheless, their batting line-up needs to arrest the inconsistencies that have plagued them, of late.
