Mitchell Starc's Three-Wicket Over Disrupts Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Clash
Mitchell Starc bags three wickets in an over to disrupt RR’s momentum in IPL 2026 match vs DC [Watch]
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In the IPL 2026 match on May 17, Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals claimed three wickets in a single over, significantly hindering Rajasthan Royals' momentum. His performance helped DC fight back, but RR was still poised for a 200-plus score at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- 01Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, and Ravi Singh in the 15th over, showcasing his bowling prowess.
- 02Starc's previous performance against RR this season included figures of 3/40 in an earlier match.
- 03Rajasthan Royals were on track to score over 200 runs, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Riyan Parag contributing significantly.
- 04At the time of Starc's wickets, RR was 182/6 after 18 overs, with Dhruv Jurel and Dasun Shanaka at the crease.
- 05Delhi Capitals needed a win to stay competitive for the playoffs, currently positioned eighth in the points table.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 17, Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) delivered a game-changing performance by taking three wickets in one over, effectively disrupting Rajasthan Royals' momentum. Starc dismissed RR captain Riyan Parag, who scored 51 runs off 26 balls, followed by Donovan Ferreira for a golden duck, and then trapped debutant Ravi Singh lbw. This impressive feat occurred during the 15th over, helping DC regain control after RR had been building a strong innings. Earlier in the match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi had set the tone for RR with a rapid 46 runs off 21 balls. Despite Starc's efforts, RR was still on course to post a total exceeding 200 runs, with the score at 182/6 after 18 overs. As Delhi Capitals aimed to maintain their playoff hopes, they were eighth in the standings with five wins from 12 matches, while RR was fifth with six wins from 11 games, seeking to break into the top four.
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Starc's performance boosts Delhi Capitals' chances of making the playoffs, which is crucial for their season.
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