DC vs SRH IPL 2025: Starc’s Destruction and du Plessis’ Brilliance, Delhi’s Spectacular Victory!
Introduction
On March 30, 2025, the 10th match of IPL 2025 was played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match was filled with excitement as DC secured a dominating 7-wicket victory over SRH. Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling, Faf du Plessis’ explosive batting, and the outstanding performances of young players were the highlights of this match.
Toss and SRH’s Struggles
SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first, considering the afternoon conditions and a batting-friendly pitch. However, this decision backfired as Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc in the powerplay. Within the first five overs, SRH was reduced to 37/4. Travis Head (22 runs), Abhishek Sharma (run-out), Ishan Kishan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy were dismissed cheaply. Starc picked up 5 wickets for 35 runs in 3.4 overs, pushing SRH onto the back foot.
Aniket Verma’s Resilience
Uncapped player Aniket Verma took the responsibility of stabilizing SRH’s innings. He played a brilliant knock of 74 runs aggressively. His 77-run partnership with Heinrich Klaasen helped SRH recover to some extent. However, Kuldeep Yadav broke this partnership by dismissing Aniket. Kuldeep’s impressive spell of 3/22 further deepened SRH’s troubles.
Starc’s First IPL Five-Wicket Haul
Mitchell Starc emerged as the biggest hero of the match. He completed his first-ever IPL five-wicket haul (5/35) by taking two wickets in his final over. This was also the first five-wicket haul by a Delhi Capitals fast bowler in IPL history. SRH’s innings collapsed at 163 runs in 18.4 overs, with Starc completely dismantling their aggressive batting approach.
DC’s Explosive Start
Chasing a target of 164, DC got off to a flying start. Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk added 52 runs in the powerplay. Faf smashed a half-century in just 26 balls, putting SRH’s bowlers under immense pressure. However, debutant leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari gave SRH a glimmer of hope by dismissing Faf (50), Jake (38), and KL Rahul (15). Rahul scored 15 runs off his first four deliveries, including two boundaries and a six, but Zeeshan sent him back early.
Porel and Stubbs Seal the Victory
Despite Zeeshan’s three crucial wickets, Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs ensured no further hiccups. Pooran remained unbeaten at 34*, while Stubbs played a steady knock of 21*. Pooran sealed the match with a six off Wiaan Mulder’s delivery, securing a comfortable 7-wicket victory for DC in just 16 overs. This win also boosted Delhi’s net run rate significantly.
Key Highlights
- Starc’s Dominance: Mitchell Starc claimed his maiden IPL five-wicket haul.
- Zeeshan Ansari’s Impressive Debut: The SRH leg-spinner made an impact with 3 crucial wickets.
- Faf’s Fiery Fifty: Du Plessis displayed his class with a 26-ball half-century.
- DC’s Stronghold in Visakhapatnam: Delhi won both of their matches at this venue and climbed to second place in the points table.
- SRH’s Consecutive Losses: Last season’s finalists, SRH, suffered their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2025.
Conclusion
This match showcased DC’s all-round brilliance. Starc and Kuldeep’s bowling, Faf’s explosive batting, and the maturity of young players contributed to Delhi’s emphatic win. On the other hand, SRH needs to rethink its strategy moving forward. This victory sends a strong message that DC is a formidable contender in IPL 2025.
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