A moment of miscommunication cost Delhi Capitals’ Karun Nair his wicket during their IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 16.
The dismissal occurred when Rajasthan’s Sandeep Sharma bowled an angled delivery from around the wicket, which Abishek Porel attempted to pull. However, he only managed a bottom edge that trickled toward backward point. While Porel hesitated at the crease, Nair had already committed to a run. A quick fielding effort by Wanindu Hasaranga followed by a precise throw to Sandeep Sharma led to the stumps being hit. Nair, realizing the mistake too late, was run out before he could return to the crease.
The run-out could have a major impact on Delhi Capitals’ momentum, as strong partnerships are key in high-pressure matches like this.
The ongoing match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) began at 7:30 PM at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, promising a high-stakes contest. DC entered the game with four wins from their last five matches and currently sit second on the IPL 2025 points table. The team has been bolstered by the form of KL Rahul and Jake Fraser-McGurk, alongside a sharp bowling attack featuring Axar Patel and Mitchell Starc.
Rajasthan Royals, in contrast, have been inconsistent, with just two wins out of six matches, placing them eighth in the standings. The team is looking to recover from their recent defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and performances from key players like Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag will be crucial to their chances.