Visakhapatnam/Patiala, 30 March (Sports Desk)
In a commanding display of cricket, the Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 7 wickets in the 10th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match, held on March 30, 2025, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, showcased DC’s clinical performance, led by Mitchell Starc’s sensational five-wicket haul and Faf du Plessis’ explosive batting, as they chased down SRH’s total of 163 with four overs to spare.
Match Details
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Date: March 30, 2025
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets
SRH Innings: A Tale of Collapse and Resilience
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to set a formidable target. However, their innings got off to a disastrous start, courtesy of DC’s pace spearhead, Mitchell Starc. In a devastating spell, Starc tore through SRH’s top order, dismissing:
- Aniket Verma 74
- Travis Head (22)
Within the first five overs, SRH were reeling at 37/4, with Starc’s fiery pace proving too much to handle.
watch…..Sunrisers Hyderabad All Out for 163 Against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 Match No.10
Amidst the early collapse, uncapped player Aniket Verma emerged as SRH’s savior. The 23-year-old played a fearless knock, scoring a brilliant 74 off 41 balls, including five fours and six sixes. His counterattacking innings briefly revived SRH’s hopes as he took on DC’s formidable bowling attack, including Starc and Kuldeep Yadav. However, his valiant effort was cut short by a stunning catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk off Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling.
Despite Verma’s heroics, SRH struggled to build partnerships. Kuldeep Yadav, DC’s chinaman bowler, added to SRH’s woes by picking up three crucial wickets, including Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins. SRH were eventually bowled out for 163 runs in 18.4 overs, a total that seemed underwhelming on a batting-friendly pitch.
Bowling Highlights for DC:
- Mitchell Starc: 5/35 in 3.4 overs
- Kuldeep Yadav: 3/22 in 3 overs
DC Innings: Du Plessis Leads the Charge
Chasing 164, Delhi Capitals got off to a solid start with openers Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk. Du Plessis was in scintillating form, racing to a 50 off 26 balls with a blend of classical stroke play and aggressive intent. He dismantled SRH’s bowling attack, particularly targeting Mohammed Shami, from whom he extracted 15 runs in a single over. Fraser-McGurk supported with a brisk 38 off 32 balls, ensuring a healthy run rate.
SRH introduced debutant Zeeshan Ansari, who made an immediate impact by dismissing Du Plessis for 50. Ansari also removed KL Rahul (15 off 5 balls) and another batsman, finishing with three wickets. However, his efforts couldn’t halt DC’s momentum.
Abhishek Porel (34 off 18 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (21 off 10 balls) took charge in the latter stages, guiding DC to victory with ease. Porel sealed the win in style, smashing a six off Wiaan Mulder to finish the match with four overs remaining.
Batting Highlights for DC:
- Faf du Plessis: 50 off 26 balls
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: 38 off 32 balls
- Abhishek Porel: 34 off 18 balls
- Tristan Stubbs: 21 off 10 balls
Bowling Highlight for SRH:
- Zeeshan Ansari: 3 wickets
Key Performances
- Mitchell Starc (DC): 5/35 in 3.4 overs – A match-defining spell that dismantled SRH’s top order.
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): 3/22 in 3 overs – Crucial wickets that prevented SRH from recovering.
- Aniket Verma (SRH): 74 off 41 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes) – A lone warrior in SRH’s batting collapse.
- Faf du Plessis (DC): 50 off 26 balls – A blazing knock that set the tone for the chase.
- Zeeshan Ansari (SRH): 3 wickets – A promising debut despite the loss.
Conclusion
Delhi Capitals’ comprehensive victory was a testament to their depth and balance, with both their bowling and batting units firing in unison. Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell dismantled SRH’s top order, while Faf du Plessis’ blitz ensured a smooth run chase. Despite Aniket Verma’s valiant effort for SRH, their batting lineup failed to post a competitive total. With this win, DC registered their second consecutive victory in IPL 2025, climbing to second spot in the points table, while SRH will need to regroup and address their batting vulnerabilities to bounce back in the tournament.
