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'Someone Should Smash His Face': Fans Blame Dhruv Jurel For 'Selfish' Act In Rajasthan Royals' Loss To Delhi Capitals

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Rajasthan Royals batter Dhruv Jurel faced criticism for the team's loss to Delhi Capitals in a Super Over. With three runs needed from two balls, Jurel denied a second run to his partner Shimron Hetmyer. This decision contributed to the match ending in a tie and eventually being decided by a Super Over.

Mitchell Starc bowled the last over for Delhi and executed his deliveries well, mixing pace and lengths to keep the batters in check. On the fifth ball, Hetmyer hit the ball through covers and called for a second run. However, Jurel chose not to risk it, turning down Hetmyer’s call.

Replays suggested the second run might have been possible as Tristan Stubbs, who fielded the ball, took some time to get the throw in. Hetmyer was visibly frustrated, and the decision became a talking point after Jurel failed to score the required two runs on the final delivery.

Fans reaction to Dhruv Jurel's selfish act

Starc's heroics help Delhi beat Rajasthan in super over

The IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 16, 2025, was a nail-biting encounter that went down to the wire. After both teams scored 188 runs in their respective 20 overs, the match was decided in a Super Over, where Delhi Capitals emerged victorious.

Delhi Capitals posted 188/5 in 20 overs, with Abishek Porel scoring 49 runs off 37 balls, including 5 boundaries and 1 six. KL Rahul contributed 38 runs off 32 balls, hitting 2 boundaries and 2 sixes. Jofra Archer was the standout bowler for Rajasthan Royals, taking 2 wickets for 32 runs in his 4 overs.

In response, Rajasthan Royals matched Delhi Capitals' score, reaching 188/4 in 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana scored crucial half-centuries, with Jaiswal scoring 51 runs off 37 balls (3 boundaries, 4 sixes) and Nitish Rana scoring 51 runs off 28 balls (6 boundaries, 2 sixes). Axar Patel was the most successful bowler for Delhi Capitals, taking 1 wicket for 23 runs in 3 overs.

The match went into a Super Over, where Rajasthan Royals scored 11/2. Delhi Capitals scored 13/0. Eventually, DC won the match.

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