IPL 2025: SRH All Out for 163, Mitchell Starc Takes Five-Wicket Haul; Kuldeep Yadav Shines

New Delhi: The 10th match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad took place at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first, but Delhi’s bowlers completely dismantled their batting lineup. The first over itself saw Abhishek Sharma getting run out, and Mitchell Starc wreaking havoc by dismissing Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Travis Head cheaply, leaving Hyderabad’s top order in shambles.

Mitchell Starc’s Lethal Opening Spell

Mitchell Starc opened the bowling for Delhi Capitals and made an immediate impact. Although Travis Head struck two consecutive boundaries, a lack of coordination led to Abhishek Sharma’s unfortunate run-out while attempting a quick single. Ishan Kishan, who came in at No. 3, failed once again and was dismissed for just 2 runs, caught behind off Starc’s delivery.

SRH Collapse to 37/4

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive batting lineup crumbled under Mitchell Starc’s ferocious bowling. In the third over, he dismissed Ishan Kishan and followed it up by getting Nitish Kumar Reddy caught by Axar Patel. Travis Head also fell victim to Starc’s brilliance, leaving SRH struggling at 37/4.

Aniket Verma’s Heroics Save SRH

Had it not been for Aniket Verma’s valiant 74-run knock, SRH might have struggled to even cross 110-120 runs. Verma played a sensational innings, smashing 5 boundaries in 41 balls. He built a crucial 77-run partnership with Heinrich Klaasen, who contributed a quickfire 32 off 19 balls before being caught off Mohit Sharma’s delivery.

Axar Patel’s Stunning Catch Steals the Show

Delhi Capitals’ skipper Axar Patel pulled off one of the most spectacular catches of the IPL season. In the 18th over, Harshel Patel attempted a big shot off Starc’s delivery, but Axar dived full stretch to complete an unbelievable catch, leaving everyone in awe.

Mitchell Starc’s Best IPL Performance

Ace pacer Mitchell Starc delivered his best-ever IPL performance, claiming a five-wicket haul for the first time in the tournament. He finished with figures of 5/35 in his four-over spell at an economy rate of 9.55. His scalps included Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Willem Mulder, and Harshal Patel.

Kuldeep Yadav Shines with Three Crucial Wickets

Adding to SRH’s misery, Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with three vital wickets, dismissing Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, and Pat Cummins. He bowled an economical spell, conceding just 22 runs in his four overs.