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Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a thrilling win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 32 of IPL 2025, winning the game in a Super Over. After the match, many former cricketers questioned RR’s decision to send Shimron Hetmyer to bat in the Super Over instead of Nitish Rana. But Rana himself stood by the call, saying it was the right decision, even though it didn’t work out.
Hetmyer, known for his finishing abilities, was sent in with hopes of some big hits. Unfortunately, he only managed one boundary before getting run out. RR could only score 12 runs, which DC chased down with two balls to spare thanks to KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs.
Speaking after the match, Rana explained that it wasn’t a solo call, the decision was made by the captain, two senior players, and the coaching staff together.
“The management takes the call, not one person. The captain is there along with two other senior players and coaches. If Shimron Hetmyer had hit two sixes, then you wouldn’t be asking this question. I will give the same answer. I don’t have any other answer. Whatever decision we took was absolutely right. Hetmyer is our finisher, that everyone knows. He has delivered in the past,” said Nitish Rana at the post-match press conference.
Rana had earlier played a brilliant knock, scoring 51 off just 28 balls with six fours and two sixes. Despite his strong performance, he wasn’t sent in to bat during the Super Over.
In the end, the decision didn’t pay off for RR, but Rana made it clear he fully supports the team’s call.
