Sunrisers Hyderabad All Out for 163 Against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 Match No.10
Visakhapatnam/Patiala, 30 March (Sports Desk)
On March 30, 2025, the 10th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. In a surprising turn of events, SRH, known for their explosive batting line-up, were bowled out for a modest 163 runs in 18.4 overs, thanks to a dominant performance by the DC bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc’s sensational five-wicket haul.
Match Overview
- Date: March 30, 2025
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Toss: SRH won the toss and elected to bat first
- Result: SRH all out for 163 in 18.4 overs
SRH Innings Summary
SRH captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first, banking on their formidable batting strength to set a big total in the afternoon game. However, the innings unraveled quickly due to a combination of brilliant bowling from DC and some reckless shot-making by SRH batsmen.
- Powerplay Collapse: SRH started disastrously, losing three key wickets inside the powerplay. Opener Abhishek Sharma was run out for 1 due to a mix-up with Travis Head, ending their much-feared opening partnership early. Mitchell Starc then struck twice in his second over, dismissing Travis Head (12) and Ishan Kishan (1), leaving SRH reeling at 11/3 after just a few overs.
- Middle-Order Resistance: Aniket Verma and Heinrich Klaasen provided some resistance with a crucial partnership. Verma, in particular, played a counter-attacking knock, scoring a quick-fire 74 off 41 balls, including his maiden IPL fifty. Klaasen contributed 32, and together they steadied the ship, taking SRH to 98/4 after 9 overs. Their aggressive strokeplay kept the run rate above 10 for a brief period.
- Starc’s Heroics: Mitchell Starc returned to dismantle the middle order, finishing with figures of 5/28. He dismissed Klaasen (caught by Vipraj Nigam off Mohit Sharma), Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins, and later Harshal Patel, becoming the first DC pacer to claim a five-wicket haul in IPL history. His pace and accuracy were too much for SRH’s batsmen to handle.
- Late Collapse: After Verma’s departure—caught at the boundary off Kuldeep Yadav for 74—SRH’s innings fell apart. Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with 3 wickets, including Cummins (1) and Abhinav Manohar (caught near the boundary), while Axar Patel took a stunning diving catch to dismiss Harshal Patel (8). Wiaan Mulder (6*) was left stranded as SRH were bowled out for 163 in 18.4 overs.
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SRH Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | run out (Vipraj Nigam) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Travis Head | c K L Rahul b Mitchell Starc | 22 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 183.33 |
| Ishan Kishan | c Tristan Stubbs b Mitchell Starc | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | c Axar Patel b Mitchell Starc | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Aniket Verma | c Jake Fraser – Mcgurk b Kuldeep Yadav | 74 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 180.49 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | c Vipraj Nigam b Mohit Sharma | 32 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 168.42 |
| Abhinav Manohar | c Faf Du Plessis b Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | c Jake Fraser – Mcgurk b Kuldeep Yadav | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Faf Du Plessis b Mitchell Starc | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Harshal Patel | c Axar Patel b Mitchell Starc | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Mohammad Shami | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | ( nb 2, w 9, b 0, lb 0, pen 0) | 11 |
DC Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 3.4 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 7.00 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Mohit Sharma | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.72 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 8.75 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.00 |
Key Moments
- Early Blows: Starc’s double strike in the second over sent shockwaves through the SRH camp, dismissing Head and Kishan in quick succession.
- Verma’s Fightback: Aniket Verma’s aggressive 74, including back-to-back sixes off Axar Patel, briefly revived SRH’s hopes.
- Starc’s Fifer: Starc’s final spell sealed SRH’s fate, with his fifth wicket (Harshal Patel) ending any chance of a late flourish.
- Fielding Brilliance: DC’s fielders supported their bowlers with stunning catches, notably by Jake Fraser-McGurk and Axar Patel.
Post-Innings Analysis
SRH’s total of 163 was a far cry from their usual high-scoring exploits in IPL 2025. The loss of early wickets put them on the back foot, and despite Verma’s valiant effort, they couldn’t recover against a disciplined DC bowling unit. The pitch, described as batting-friendly with a mix of black and red soil, offered some assistance to pacers, which Starc exploited brilliantly. For DC, the return of KL Rahul bolstered their confidence, and they entered the chase as favorites.
This match showcased a rare off-day for SRH’s famed batting line-up, while DC’s bowlers, led by Starc’s heroics, set the stage for an intriguing second innings on March 30, 2025.
