DC vs SRH Full Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets. This marks SRH’s second consecutive loss in the ongoing season. In this match, SRH batted first and scored 163 runs. In response, Delhi chased down the target in just the 16th over. With this win, Delhi Capitals secured their second consecutive victory, with Faf du Plessis playing a crucial half-century knock. Du Plessis’ fifty overshadowed SRH’s Aniket Verma’s 74-run innings.
McGurk and du Plessis’ Solid Start
Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis played a crucial role in Delhi Capitals’ victory with a brilliant opening partnership. The duo added 81 runs for the first wicket. McGurk scored 38 runs, while du Plessis smashed a blistering 50 off just 27 balls. His innings included 3 fours and 3 sixes, laying a strong foundation for Delhi’s win.
Porel and Stubbs Seal the Victory
Abhishek Porel also shined for Delhi, hitting a six to secure the win. He remained unbeaten on 34 off 18 balls. Tristan Stubbs also contributed with 21* off 14 balls. KL Rahul, playing his first match of IPL 2025, couldn’t score big but stole the show with a quickfire 15 runs off just 5 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six.
Mitchell Starc’s Destructive Spell
The real architect of Delhi Capitals’ victory was Mitchell Starc, who delivered a sensational bowling performance. He dismissed five SRH batters, including Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Kuldeep Yadav also picked up three wickets. With this five-wicket haul, Starc climbed to the top of the Purple Cap race.