The 10th match of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 saw Delhi Capitals (DC) deliver a clinical all-round performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at an electrifying Sunday afternoon game. With this victory, DC climbed to the top two of the points table, sealing a seven-wicket win with 24 balls to spare.

Let’s dive into the DC vs SRH match highlights, exploring standout performances, major moments, and what this means for both sides going forward.

Match Summary: DC vs SRH, IPL 2025 – Overview

Match Details

• Match Number: 10
• Venue: TBC (Neutral Venue for Sunday Double-Header)
• Result: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets
• Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc (5/35)

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Innings: Verma Shines in a Wobbly Line-up

Starc Strikes Early

SRH’s decision to bat first backfired quickly as DC pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a lethal spell upfront:

• Dismissed Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Travis Head in a span of 12 balls
• Reduced SRH to 37/4 inside 5 overs
• Completed a sensational spell of 5/35, becoming the first bowler in IPL 2025 to claim a five-for

Middle-Order Resistance

Despite the early collapse, Heinrich Klaasen (32 off 19) and Aniket Verma (74 off 41) showed intent:

• Klaasen attacked Starc with boundaries but fell to a brilliant catch by Vipraj Nigam
• Verma’s fearless approach included two sixes off Axar Patel in one over
• The youngster held one end but lacked support from the other side

SRH Bowled Out for 163

• Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with 3/22, exploiting the middle overs
• SRH were bowled out in 18.3 overs, with Verma’s knock being the only standout

Delhi Capitals’ Chase: Smooth and Professional

Dominant Powerplay

• Openers Jake Fraser-McGurk (38 off 32) and Faf du Plessis (50 off 27) gave DC a flying start
• Du Plessis unleashed his experience, taking 15 runs off a Shami over
• DC reached 52/0 at the end of 6 overs, putting pressure back on SRH

Zeeshan Ansari’s Debut Brilliance

• The young leg-spinner had a memorable debut, taking 3/42
• Dismissed both openers in one over and later bowled KL Rahul
• Provided SRH a glimmer of hope but lacked support from other bowlers

Finishing Touch

• Abishek Porel (34 off 18)* and Tristan Stubbs (21 off 14)* guided the chase home with ease
• DC finished the game in just 16 overs, asserting dominance over SRH

DC vs SRH Match Highlights – Key Performers

Delhi Capitals

• Mitchell Starc – 5/35, first five-wicket haul of the season
• Faf du Plessis – 50 off 27, set the tone for the chase
• Kuldeep Yadav – 3/22, crucial middle-over wickets
• Abishek Porel – 34* off 18, ensured a smooth finish

Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Aniket Verma – 74 off 41, lone warrior for SRH
• Heinrich Klaasen – 32 off 19, aggressive intent early on
• Zeeshan Ansari – 3/42, impressive debut performance

What This Win Means for Delhi Capitals

• Moves to 2nd on the IPL 2025 points table
• Strong net run rate boost with 4 overs to spare
• Starc’s form offers DC a major boost in the pace department
• DC’s next challenge: maintain momentum against in-form franchises

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DC vs SRH Match Highlights – Stats and Numbers

• Fastest team chase in IPL 2025 so far (16 overs)
• First five-wicket haul of the season by Mitchell Starc
• Faf du Plessis’ first fifty of IPL 2025
• Aniket Verma’s 74 is his highest IPL score to date

Brief Scorecard

Sunrisers Hyderabad – 163 all out in 18.3 overs

• Aniket Verma 74 (41), Klaasen 32 (19)
• Starc 5/35, Kuldeep 3/22

Delhi Capitals – 166/3 in 16 overs

• Faf du Plessis 50 (27), Fraser-McGurk 38 (32), Porel 34* (18)
• Zeeshan Ansari 3/42

Result: DC won by 7 wickets

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