Mitchell Starc felt relieved and satisfied as he returned to help Delhi Capitals secure a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2026 match. Starc, who missed the initial season matches due to a shoulder and elbow injury, made a significant impact by restricting Rajasthan to 225/6 with crucial strikes in the death overs. This win marked Delhi Capitals’ highest successful run-chase in IPL history.
Starc, in a video shared by IPL, expressed his joy at returning to the team after a week and contributing to the win. He mentioned the challenges of readjusting to white-ball cricket after a lengthy absence due to rehabilitation. Despite the initial rustiness, Starc played a pivotal role in the match by dismissing key Rajasthan batters, disrupting their momentum.
The left-arm pacer highlighted the importance of early breakthroughs against Rajasthan, especially targeting their strong opening partnerships. Starc emphasized the significance of powerplay wickets in dictating the game’s terms and commended Delhi’s batters for nearly perfect execution during the chase. Delhi’s successful pursuit of 226 runs was led by half-centuries from KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, with Nitish Rana’s contributions ensuring a controlled chase.
Starc praised the batting unit for their clinical performance, noting the seamless transition between batsmen during the innings. The win not only ended Delhi Capitals’ three-match losing streak but also provided a morale boost as the tournament progresses into a crucial phase. Looking ahead, Starc stressed the importance of maintaining momentum and taking each game as it comes to build on their recent success.
