The Delhi Capitals (DC) win convincingly over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 match, by 7 wickets with 24 balls remaining. This convincing victory took DC to the number one position in the points table, while SRH fell further down following consecutive losses.
Match Summary
SRH Innings: 163/9 in 20 overs
DC Innings: 166/3 in 16 overs
First Innings: SRH’s Struggle
Sunrisers Hyderabad began on a strong note but lacked consistency. The lone highlight of their innings was a 77-run stand between Heinrich Klaasen (32) and Aniket Verma (74), which enabled SRH to reach a modest total of 163/10.
Key Bowling Performances for DC:
Mitchell Starc was the star of the show, taking his first IPL five-wicket haul (5/28) and claiming the Purple Cap.
Kuldeep Yadav also played a key role, taking three wickets.
Though they began well, SRH lost wickets at periodic intervals, as the DC bowlers maintained the pressure. Harshal Patel (3-0-17-0) was tight, while Zeeshan Ansari (4-0-42-3) was the best SRH bowler.
Second Innings: DC’s Clinical Chase
Pursuing 164, Delhi Capitals made a flier of a start. Faf du Plessis led the way with a scorching 50 off 27 balls, ably supported by Jake Fraser-McGurk. Even once Du Plessis got out, Tristan Stubbs (27) and Abishek Porel (33 off 14) ensured a comfortable finish, with Porel over and above sending the team home in style with a mighty six.
Key Highlights of DC’s Chase
Faf du Plessis: 50 off 27 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes)
Abishek Porel: 33* off 14 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes)
Tristan Stubbs: 27* off 15 balls
DC’s Bowling Brilliance & SRH’s Tactical Errors
Mitchell Starc’s brilliant spell destroyed SRH middle order as much as it showcased why he stands among the finest pacers of the tournament. Kuldeep Yadav’s prowess in deceiving the batsmen further contributed to SRH problems, revealing them to be weaker against spin. Aniket Verma heroics notwithstanding, SRH simply did not provide partnerships in middle overs, the lack of which proved costly runs for them later.
Moreover, SRH’s lower order faltered against DC’s well-drilled bowling unit. Abdul Samad and Washington Sundar were not able to push the innings forward, and the team was short of a defendable score. DC’s fielding was also spot on, with sharp catches and good ground fielding putting pressure on SRH.
Post-Match Reactions
Tristan Stubbs (DC): Admitted the pitch was challenging but attributed it to the bowlers’ accuracy. He also complimented Faf du Plessis and Kevin Pietersen’s guidance.
Pat Cummins (SRH Captain): Admitted SRH’s errors, pointing to fielding mistakes and missed chances. He complimented Aniket Verma’s batting but admitted SRH was 40-50 runs short.
Looking Ahead
DC is currently at the table’s top, cementing its position as one of the strongest sides in IPL 2025. Their balanced team of veteran international players and young stars has them as a serious title candidate.
At the same time, SRH have to re-evaluate their strategy and tighten their middle-order solidity. The franchise coaching unit has to rectify the team’s weaknesses in death bowling and fielding to avoid further disappointments. With the playoff hunt heating up, they need to get back on track fast in order to stay in the hunt. The comeback of their key players from injury would bring much-needed balance to the team, but field execution is still their greatest challenge.
SRH’s next game will be pivotal in deciding their fate for the playoffs. The management may think about shuffling the batting order to bring stability to the team. DC, meanwhile, will be keen to sustain their winning momentum as they face another strong challenger in their subsequent match. If they keep winning, they could become strong contenders for the IPL 2025 title.
