Mitchell Starc, the left-arm pacer for Delhi Capitals, made a significant impact in his first match of the season against Rajasthan Royals after recovering from an injury that sidelined him for more than half the campaign. Starc was immediately tested, conceding a six off his first ball but quickly responded by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal, which set the tone for his performance. He expressed relief at regaining match intensity, stating, "It's nice to get some cobwebs out, get back to the speed of the game." Starc acknowledged that he had not bowled to a batter for three months prior to this match, making his return all the more challenging. Despite concerns about his fitness, he humorously brushed off retirement speculation, saying, "I think we'd laugh if you had three things strapped on and were thinking about retirement, but I'm not quite there yet." His successful return is a major boost for Delhi Capitals as they aim to improve their standing in the tournament.