Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Match Scorecard & Highlights

The IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ended in disappointment for fans, as rain forced the match to be abandoned after the first innings. Both teams shared a point each, a result that officially knocked SRH out of the playoff race while keeping DC’s hopes alive, though their path remains challenging.

First Innings: DC’s Top Order Collapses

1. Sent in to bat, Delhi Capitals struggled from the outset. SRH captain Pat Cummins led a fiery pace attack, taking three crucial wickets inside the Powerplay-removing Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, and Faf du Plessis.
2. By the end of the Powerplay, DC were reeling at 26/4, and soon after, they slumped further to 29/5 in just over seven overs, with Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel also picking up wickets.
3. The pitch offered plenty for the bowlers, with variable bounce and movement, making life tough for DC’s batters.

Middle & Late Order Fightback

1. Tristan Stubbs (41* off 40) and Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 25) staged a vital recovery, adding 66 runs for the seventh wicket. Their partnership helped DC post a somewhat respectable 133/7 in 20 overs, after looking in danger of not even reaching triple digits.
2. Despite their efforts, the total was considered below par, especially given the early collapse.

SRH Bowling Standouts

1. Pat Cummins: 3 wickets for 19 runs, including three catches by Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.
2. Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel: Each took a wicket, maintaining pressure throughout the innings.

Rain Plays Spoilsport

1. Rain arrived soon after DC’s innings ended. Despite efforts by ground staff, the outfield remained unplayable, and the match was officially abandoned.
2. Both teams received one point. With this, SRH were eliminated from the playoff race, while DC moved to 13 points, staying just outside the top four.

What This Means for the Playoff Race

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s campaign ends with heartbreak, as even a likely win on the night wouldn’t have been enough after the washout.
2. Delhi Capitals, still in the hunt, must now win at least two of their remaining three matches to have a realistic shot at the playoffs.

Scorecard Summary

Rain denied fans a result, but the playoff race remains intense.