DC vs SRH IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Triumph with Stellar Performance
Delhi Capitals registered their second victory in as many games, showcasing a dominant performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 match. The victory was largely attributed to Mitchell Starc’s exceptional bowling and a brisk innings by Faf du Plessis.
Match Highlights
- Mitchell Starc's Five-Wicket Haul: Star Australia pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a career-defining performance, picking up five wickets to restrict SRH's scoring.
- Faf du Plessis' Quickfire Knock: Vice-captain Faf du Plessis smashed a rapid 50 runs off just 27 balls, setting the tone for DC's chase.
- SRH's Struggle: Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting lineup faltered, with Aniket Verma’s 74-run knock being the sole bright spot in their first-innings score of 163.
Detailed Analysis
Pat Cummins, winning the toss, elected to bat first. However, SRH’s star hitters failed to perform, resulting in a relatively low first-innings total. Aniket Verma’s innings provided some respite, but it wasn’t enough to set a challenging target. The Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, responded aggressively, with Du Plessis' quick scoring and a disciplined bowling attack spearheaded by Starc sealing the victory.
Key Performances
- Mitchell Starc (DC): 5 wickets – A pivotal contribution that completely disrupted SRH's batting.
- Faf du Plessis (DC): 50 runs off 27 balls – A blistering innings that provided a rapid start to the chase.
- Aniket Verma (SRH): 74 runs – The highest scorer for SRH, but ultimately not enough to prevent defeat.
FAQs
- Where was the match played? The match was held in Visakhapatnam.
- What was the turning point of the match? Mitchell Starc's five-wicket haul significantly shifted the momentum in DC's favor.
- Who are the leading run-scorer and leading wicket-taker in IPL 2025 so far? (Information not available in provided text – refer to News18 for real-time updates)
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