Delhi Capitals Dominate Sunrisers Hyderabad for Second Consecutive Win
Key Points:
- Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets in the 10th match of IPL 2025, marking their second consecutive victory.
- Mitchell Starc’s fiery 5-wicket haul dismantled Hyderabad’s batting lineup, limiting them to 163 runs.
- Faf du Plessis led Delhi’s chase with a solid 50, supported by Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs’ unbeaten partnership.
- Delhi Capitals jump to third place in the points table with this convincing win.
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals continued their impressive form in IPL 2025 with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 10th match of the tournament. The match, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, showcased Delhi’s all-round dominance as they secured their second consecutive win and climbed to third place in the points table.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Struggle with the Bat
After winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bat first but faced an early collapse. Their top order crumbled under pressure as Abhishek Sharma (1), Ishan Kishan (2), and Nitish Reddy (0) fell cheaply, leaving the team reeling at 37/4. Travis Head tried to stabilize the innings but was dismissed for 22 runs, further deepening Hyderabad’s woes.
The turning point came when Aniket Verma and Heinrich Klaasen stitched together a crucial partnership of 77 runs for the fifth wicket. Klaasen contributed 32 runs before being dismissed, while Aniket Verma played a sensational knock, scoring 74 runs off 48 balls, including six boundaries and three sixes. However, once Verma fell at 148/7, the rest of the lineup folded quickly, and Hyderabad was bowled out for a modest total of 163 runs in 19.4 overs.
Bowling Brilliance by Delhi
Delhi Capitals’ bowlers were exceptional, with Mitchell Starc leading the charge with a stunning 5-wicket haul, conceding just 27 runs in his spell. Kuldeep Yadav provided excellent support, taking three wickets for 28 runs, while Mohit Sharma chipped in with one wicket. The disciplined bowling attack ensured that Hyderabad never gained momentum.
Delhi Capitals’ Confident Chase
Chasing a target of 164, Delhi Capitals got off to a flying start thanks to their openers. Faf du Plessis played a captain’s knock, scoring a well-crafted half-century (50 off 36 balls) that set the tone for the chase. Jack Fraser McGurk contributed a valuable 38 runs before falling at a team score of 96.
KL Rahul added quick runs (15 off 11 balls) before being dismissed at 115/3. From there, Abhishek Porel (34* off 19 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (21* off 14 balls) took charge and guided Delhi home with ease. Their unbeaten partnership ensured no further hiccups as Delhi Capitals reached the target in just 17 overs with seven wickets in hand.
Hyderabad’s Bowling Efforts
Zeeshan Ansari made an impressive IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad by taking three crucial wickets and keeping his team in contention during the middle overs. However, lackluster support from other bowlers allowed Delhi to cruise comfortably to victory.
Points Table Update
With this win, Delhi Capitals have jumped to third place in the IPL points table with two victories from three matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, are struggling after back-to-back losses and remain near the bottom of the table.
Delhi Capitals have sent a strong message to their competitors this season with back-to-back wins fueled by stellar performances from both their batting and bowling units. Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell and Faf du Plessis’ composed batting were standout moments that ensured Delhi’s dominance over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
As IPL action heats up, Delhi looks poised to continue their winning streak while Sunrisers Hyderabad will need to regroup quickly to turn their fortunes around in upcoming matches.
