In the 10th match of the IPL 2025 season, held on March 30 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Match Overview
After winning the toss and electing to bat, SRH posted a total of 163 runs in 18.4 overs. DC successfully chased down the target, finishing at 166 for 3 in just 16 overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Innings
SRH's innings began with early setbacks, finding themselves at a precarious 37 for 4 within the first five overs. Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling was instrumental in this collapse, as he claimed three wickets during the powerplay. Despite this, uncapped player Aniket Verma showcased resilience, scoring a rapid 74 off 41 balls. His partnership with Heinrich Klaasen, who contributed 32 off 19 balls, added 77 runs and provided some stability to the innings. However, Starc returned to dismantle the lower order, achieving his maiden T20 five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 35. Kuldeep Yadav also delivered a notable performance, securing 3 wickets for 22 runs.
Delhi Capitals' Chase
In pursuit of 164, DC's openers set a solid foundation. Captain Faf du Plessis led from the front, scoring a brisk 50 off 27 balls, including three fours and three sixes. Jake Fraser-McGurk supported with 38 runs off 32 balls. Despite Zeeshan Ansari's efforts, who took 3 wickets for 42 runs, DC maintained control. Abishek Porel's unbeaten 34 off 18 balls, complemented by Tristan Stubbs' 21 not out, guided DC to victory with four overs to spare.
Key Performances
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Mitchell Starc (DC): Achieved his first T20 five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 35, dismantling SRH's top and lower order.
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Aniket Verma (SRH): Displayed resilience with a rapid 74 off 41 balls, anchoring SRH's innings amid early setbacks.
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Faf du Plessis (DC): Led the chase with a captain's knock of 50 off 27 balls, setting the tone for a successful pursuit.
Conclusion
Delhi Capitals' comprehensive performance, highlighted by Starc's bowling and a cohesive batting display, underscores their formidable presence in the IPL 2025 season. Conversely, Sunrisers Hyderabad will need to address their top-order vulnerabilities and strategize effectively to bounce back in the tournament.
