SRH vs DC: Cummins’ Fiery Spell Rocks Delhi Early
Hyderabad witnessed a sensational start to today’s IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that proved instantly fruitful.
Cummins set the stadium ablaze by taking a wicket with the very first ball of the match, dismissing DC opener Karun Nair for a golden duck. This was just the beginning of a dream spell for the Australian captain. He went on to strike with the first ball of his second and third overs as well, removing Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel in quick succession.
Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan played a crucial role in these dismissals, taking all three catches offered by the DC top order off Cummins’ bowling. This incredible performance left Delhi reeling at a precarious 19/3 within the first five overs.
The carnage didn’t stop there for DC. Axar Patel, who came in to steady the innings, was caught by Cummins off Harshal Patel’s bowling. Soon after, KL Rahul edged one off Jaydev Unadkat, with Kishan completing his fourth catch of the innings. At the end of 9 overs, Delhi Capitals were struggling at 37/5.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowlers, especially the pacers, have exploited the bounce on offer from the Hyderabad pitch. Jaydev Unadkat also chipped in with the crucial wicket of KL Rahul.
Delhi Capitals, who have struggled with their top order throughout the season, find themselves in deep trouble. Their powerplay woes continued, having lost the most wickets (22) in this phase of the game this season, with the lowest average runs per wicket (26.40).
As the innings progresses, all eyes will be on Tristan Stubbs and Vipraj Nigam to see if they can mount a fightback for Delhi Capitals. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, they are in a must-win situation to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, and this early dominance has put them in a commanding position.
Key Highlights:
- Pat Cummins’ dream start: 3 wickets in his first 3 overs.
- Ishan Kishan’s sharp glovework: 4 catches behind the stumps.
- Delhi Capitals’ top-order collapse: Reduced to 37/5 in 9 overs.
- SRH’s playoff hopes: A win is crucial for them.
- DC’s powerplay struggles: A recurring issue for the team.
Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting IPL 2025 encounter!
