• UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy was seen donning Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey during the 40th match of IPL 2025.

  • Healy was in the DC stands to support her husband Mitchell Starc.

Pati over loyalty: Fans go wild after spotting UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy in DC colours cheering for husband Mitchell Starc in IPL 2025
Fans react on Alyssa Healy donning Delhi Capitals jersey (Image Source: X)

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In a moment that sent social media into a frenzy, UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy was seen donning Delhi Capitals (DC) colours during the 40th match of the IPL 2025 season between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and DC. While Healy is a cornerstone of UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League, on this night in Lucknow, her heart clearly belonged to her husband — DC’s pace spearhead Mitchell Starc.

Alyssa Healy spotted donning the Delhi Capitals jersey

Cricket fans couldn’t help but notice Healy’s bright DC jersey in the Ekana Stadium stands as Starc steamed in with the new ball. Her enthusiastic support stood out — not just for the camera, but also in the hearts of fans who flooded social media with reactions, memes, and heartwarming comments. “Pati over loyalty,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), summing up the mood perfectly.

While DC celebrated a comprehensive win, it was Healy’s unexpected outfit choice that dominated post-match discussions. Known for her sharp wit and banter, fans now eagerly await Healy’s response to the online chatter. Moments like these are a reminder of cricket’s softer side — beyond rivalries and regional loyalties. Healy supporting Starc in the middle of IPL madness was a sweet chapter in the ongoing love story between two modern cricket legends.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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Mitchell Starc’s impact in DC’s dominant win

As for the match,  Starc played his part in Delhi Capitals’ clinical 8-wicket win over LSG. The left-arm quick bowled a disciplined spell upfront, helping restrict the home side to 159/6 in their 20 overs. He bagged one wicket while conceding only 25 runs in his quota of 4 overs.

Chasing 160, DC looked in total control. The top order fired on all cylinders as they gunned down the target in just 17.5 overs. KL Rahul starred with the bat, scoring a fluent unbeaten knock of 57 off 42 balls, while the likes of Abhishek Porel chipped in with useful half-century.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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