Match 32 of IPL 2025 will feature an exciting face-off between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 PM IST. This match could be a crucial one for both sides as they fight for a spot in the top half of the points table.
One of the player battles to watch out for is between RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and DC’s pace ace Mitchell Starc. Let’s break down how Jaiswal has fared against Starc and what his record looks like at this venue.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc in IPL
So far, Yashasvi and Starc have only faced off once in the IPL. While the sample size is small, it gives a quick idea of how Jaiswal starts against quality pace.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings (Inns) | 2 |
| Runs | 26 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 15 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 173.33 |
| Scoring Rate (SR) | 10.40 runs/over |
| Batting Average (Ave) | – |
| Wickets (Wkt) | 0 |
| Extras (Ex) | 4 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 180.0 | – |
| 2025 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 170.0 | – |
| Total | 26 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 173.3 | – |
Expert Note:
Jaiswal managed to score 26 quick runs off Starc in their only meeting so far, hitting 2 boundaries. While he looked confident, the sample is too small to draw big conclusions. However, if Starc bowls in the Powerplay, it could be a fiery start.
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What to Expect in Today’s Match?
- Expect a short but aggressive contest if Starc bowls early to Jaiswal.
- Jaiswal will be looking to improve his record in Delhi and give RR a quick start.
- With the pitch being flat and fast, this battle could decide the early momentum of the game.
While Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc hasn’t had many encounters yet, the match-up is promising. Jaiswal’s attacking mindset vs Starc’s pace and swing could light up the early overs of DC vs RR in Match 32. Keep your eyes on this face-off—it could set the tone for the match.
