Powerplay (Over 1-6)
SRH: 58/4 ( 9.6 rpo, 7x4, 1x6) ll  DC: 52/0 (8.6 rpo, 3x4, 3x6)

Middle Overs (Over 7-15) 
SRH: 82/3 (9.1 rpo, 4x4, 6x6) ll  DC: 98/3 (10.8 rpo, 9x4, 4x6)

Death Overs (Over 16-20) 
SRH: 23/3 in 2.4 Overs (8.6 rpo, 1x4, 1x6) ll  DC: 14/0 (14 rpo, 2x4, 1x6)

Delhi Capitals Crush Sunrisers Hyderabad with Dominant All-Round Display in Visakhapatnam

A blistering spell from Mitchell Starc (5/35) and a clinical top-order display saw the Delhi Capitals register a thumping 7-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down 164 in just 16 overs.

Sunrisers, sent into bat, collapsed early after Starc’s early burst reduced them to 25/3 inside 3 overs. Travis Head started brightly but fell just when he looked set. The only resistance came from young Aniket Verma, who played a sensational knock of 74 off 41 balls, peppering the stands with 6 sixes and 5 fours. He found some support from Klaasen (32 off 19), but Kuldeep Yadav’s 3/22 in the middle overs broke the backbone. SRH were eventually bundled out for 163 in 18.4 overs.

In reply, Faf du Plessis (50 off 27) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (38 off 32) got Delhi off to a flying start. Despite a triple strike from debutant Zeeshan Ansari (3/42), Delhi never lost control. Abishek Porel (34 off 18)* and Stubbs (21 off 14)* sealed the chase with 24 balls to spare.

It was a statement win for DC, while SRH now sit with back-to-back defeats and growing questions over their batting depth and bowling consistency.

Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad Captain: “We just didn’t get going today. Didn’t put enough runs on the board. A few poor shot selections, and yes, those catches in the deep — they’re part and parcel of T20 cricket, but they do hurt when you're trying to build momentum. Not a massive margin in the end. On another day, a couple of those shots come off, and the game swings differently. Just wasn’t our day. We’ll go back, reflect on a few decisions — both with the bat and ball — and look at our options. Pleased with Aniket Verma, though. Even before the tournament started, he impressed everyone in the lead-up. What we saw in practice, he brought into the game today. Gave us a genuine chance and showed maturity. It's still early. Two losses, yes, but nothing to panic about. We regroup, we rethink, and we move forward.”
 

Axar Patel, DC Captain: "I’ve said it before — I’m going to lead this side with the same mindset every game. In a tournament like this, you can’t take any opposition lightly. All 10 teams are quality. Today we stuck to our plans, our processes, and executed really well, which made the difference. The original idea was to give Starc two overs upfront and hold two back for the death. But he was in great rhythm — I felt he could break the game open — so I gave him a third, and he got us a big wicket. That proved crucial. "We’ve got experienced players who constantly feed in suggestions — sometimes I take them, sometimes I back my gut. But I enjoy leading this group. Looking ahead to Kotla — it’s a venue we know well. The key will be assessing the surface quickly and adapting. The plans will stay clear; it’s all about execution."

Mitchell Starc, Player of the Match: "It’s been a good day – with the ball, in the field, and with the bat as well. A complete team performance, and I’m glad I could contribute to the win. Batters are smarter, matchups are well-known – so you’ve got to think outside the box. Tried to mix it up a bit today, and it worked well. As a senior player, that’s the challenge – keep evolving. You can’t just go through the motions anymore. Great energy, great bunch to be around. Looking forward to building more momentum from here."