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"Better Than Bumrah": Internet Call Mitchell Starc 'GOAT' For Nervy Death Over Defense

Soumyajit Dutta

Mitchell Starc [Source: @Tarun113344/X]Mitchell Starc [Source: @Tarun113344/X]

Mitchell Starc rolled back the years with a stunning final-over spell, helping Delhi Capitals take a nail-biting contest against Rajasthan Royals into a Super Over in Match 39 of IPL 2025. 

With just nine runs to defend off the final over, Starc produced a masterclass in death bowling, landing inch-perfect yorkers under immense pressure to pull off an improbable tie.

Starc Unleashes Inner Fury To Tighten Grip On RR

The Australian pace ace, known for his calm in crunch moments, showed why he's still among the best in the business. Under pressure, Mitchell Starc operated with a simple plan, nail the yorkers and stay calm. He executed it to perfection, conceding just eight runs and picking up a crucial wicket in the process.

His flawless execution, featuring four yorkers and a low full toss, denied Rajasthan Royals a last-ball win, tying the scores at 188 and forcing the 15th Super Over in IPL history. 

Netizens Shower Praise On GOAT!

The internet didn't fail to recognise his bravery as social media was flooded with praise for the Aussie pace great. Let's take a look at what the netizens opined on Starc's bowling:

"MITCHELL STARC 🐐

THE GREATEST THERE WAS 

THE GREATEST THERE IS 

THE GREATEST THERE EVER WILL BE " - @god_vk18

"Mitchell Starc 🔥" - @Siddhen

"Sir Mitchell Starc is the greatest ever bowler of this generation 🐐🥶" - @RealGoat_45

"THE SUPER OVER MOMENT BETWEEN DELHI CAPITALS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS..!!! - Mitchell Starc - The Goat 🐐  - IPL is IPLing..!!! - 8runs defended vs Dhruv Jurel & Shimron Hetmyer.!!! " - @IMManu_18

"The evergreen bowler, Mitchell Starc 🔥🔥Cooked back to back yorkers with 145kmph at the age of 35" - @MSDian067

"Like if you think Mitchell Starc is the greatest bowler of our generation, even better than Bumrah." - @klbasit1

"Unpopular opinion Bumrah isn't even 10% of Mitchell Starc " - @Tarun113344

Earlier in the match, Delhi Capitals posted 188/6 after a late flourish from Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs lifted the side to a competitive total. Despite early stumbles, Rajasthan Royals seemed in control, thanks to fifties from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana. 

However, with Sanju Samson retiring hurt and the equation narrowing down to 9 needed off the final over, Starc was handed the ball, and he delivered.