Match 32 of TATA IPL 2025 will see Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday, April 16 at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The game begins at 7:30 PM IST, with Axar Patel leading Delhi and Sanju Samson captaining Rajasthan.
As both teams aim to bounce back from recent losses, a key individual battle that fans are watching is Mitchell Starc vs Sanju Samson. Additionally, Samson’s past record at this venue could play a big role in today’s clash.
Mitchell Starc vs Sanju Samson in IPL
Despite being one of the most feared left-arm pacers in world cricket, Mitchell Starc hasn’t had much impact against Sanju Samson in the IPL so far. Their direct encounters have been rare and brief.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Wickets | 0 |
| Innings | 3 |
| Runs Conceded | 3 |
| Balls Bowled | 7 |
| Strike Rate (Samson) | 42.85 |
| Dots | 3 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 0 / 0 |
| Average | – |
| Extras | 1 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | – |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| Total | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 | – |
Expert Note:
Starc has managed to keep Samson quiet, but the sample size is small. With the match being played in Delhi where the pitch offers value to batters, Samson might look to take him on if Starc bowls in the Powerplay or death overs.
Sanju Samson at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – IPL Record
Sanju has plenty of experience playing at this ground. Although his average isn’t very high, he has consistently contributed runs and understands the pitch well.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Innings | 23 |
| Runs | 594 |
| Balls | 454 |
| Outs | 22 |
| Average | 27.0 |
| Strike Rate | 130.8 |
| Highest Score | 86 |
| 50s | 3 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 4s | 50 |
| 6s | 27 |
| Dot % | 37.2 |
Expert Note:
With over 594 runs at this venue, Samson has played some important knocks here. Though he hasn’t scored a century, his familiarity with the conditions could help him anchor the innings or provide a late flourish—especially if RR bats first.
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What to Expect Tonight?
- If Mitchell Starc bowls with the new ball, Samson may look to play cautiously at first.
- As the pitch tends to favor batters, once Samson settles, he could be a game-changer for RR.
- On the other hand, Starc might hold the key for DC in the death overs if he can pick up crucial wickets.
While Mitchell Starc vs Sanju Samson hasn’t been a fiery rivalry in the past, tonight’s encounter could spark something new. Both players are match-winners on their day. With Samson’s good history at Arun Jaitley and Starc’s pace threat, this mini-battle might shape the outcome of DC vs RR – Match 32.
