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Delhi Capitals Secure Back-to-Back Wins with a Dominant Performance Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their winning momentum in IPL 2025 with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Visakhapatnam. Despite Aniket Verma’s explosive 74-run innings, Mitchell Starc’s maiden T20 five-wicket haul kept SRH to a below-par total of 163. DC’s top-order, led by Faf du Plessis, chased down the target effortlessly in just 16 overs.
How Delhi Capitals Outplayed Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s aggressive approach backfired as they lost early wickets in the powerplay, allowing DC to take control of the match. Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell dismantled the top order, while DC’s batters ensured a comfortable chase.
PowerPlay – Mitchell Starc Wreaks Havoc on SRH’s Top Order
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SRH’s PowerPlay Score: 58/4 (Run rate: 9.67, 4s/6s: 7/1)
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DC’s PowerPlay Score: 52/0 (Run rate: 8.67, 4s/6s: 4/3)
Opting to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad had a disastrous start as Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling dismantled the top order. Abhishek Sharma was run out early due to a mix-up, while Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, and Travis Head fell to Starc’s precise deliveries. By the end of the powerplay, SRH was struggling at 58/4, putting them on the back foot.
On the other hand, DC’s openers, Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk, ensured a steady start, attacking SRH’s bowlers with well-placed boundaries. With no wickets lost, DC had a clear advantage in the chase.
Middle Overs – Aniket Verma’s Heroics in Vain
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SRH’s Middle-Over Score: 82/3 (Run rate: 9.11, 4s/6s: 4/6)
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DC’s Middle-Over Score: 98/3 (Run rate: 10.88, 4s/6s: 9/4)
Despite the early setbacks, Aniket Verma led SRH’s counterattack, smashing the spinners for massive sixes. His aggressive batting against Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav kept SRH in the game. Heinrich Klaasen supported him briefly before being dismissed. However, DC’s spinners bounced back with disciplined bowling, restricting SRH’s momentum in the middle overs.
For DC, Faf du Plessis continued his fluent innings, bringing up a 26-ball half-century. KL Rahul, making his debut for DC, played an attacking cameo, hammering Mohammed Shami for a six and two fours in a single over. Abishek Porel then accelerated further, ensuring DC remained well ahead of the required rate.
Death Overs – Starc Completes His Fifer as DC Cruise to Victory
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SRH’s Death-Over Score: 23/3 (Run rate: 6.27, 4s/6s: 1/1)
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DC’s Death-Over Score: 16/0 (Run rate: 16.00, 4s/6s: 2/1)
Aniket Verma’s innings ended in the 16th over while attempting another big shot. Mitchell Starc returned to clean up SRH’s tail, completing his first-ever T20 five-wicket haul. Sunrisers Hyderabad was bowled out for 163 in 18.4 overs.
Delhi Capitals finished the chase in style, with Abishek Porel hitting the winning runs in the 16th over. DC wrapped up a dominant seven-wicket win, strengthening their position in the tournament.
Key Performances That Defined the Match
Mitchell Starc’s Match-Winning Spell
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Figures: 5/35 (4 overs)
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Dismissed three top-order batters in powerplay
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Wrapped up SRH’s innings in the 19th over
Aniket Verma’s Lone Battle for SRH
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74 off 41 balls
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4 fours, 6 sixes
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Maiden IPL fifty
Faf du Plessis’ Steady Knock
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50 off 26 balls
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Provided a solid foundation for DC’s chase
What’s Next for SRH and DC?
Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to bounce back as they travel to Kolkata to face KKR on April 3. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have a break before their next clash against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on April 5.
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