The IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 5, 2025, was abandoned due to persistent rain after the first innings. As a result, both teams shared a point each, officially knocking SRH out of the playoff race while keeping DC in contention.
Delhi Capitals Innings
Total: 133/7 in 20 overs
Top Performers:
Ashutosh Sharma: 41 (26 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes)
Tristan Stubbs: 41* (34 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
Key Partnerships:
Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs put together a crucial 66-run partnership for the seventh wicket, rescuing DC from a precarious 29/5.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling:
Pat Cummins: 4 overs, 3 wickets for 19 runs (dismissed Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel)
Harshal Patel: 1 wicket (Axar Patel)
Jaydev Unadkat: 1 wicket (KL Rahul)
Eshan Malinga: 1 wicket (Ashutosh Sharma)
Vipraj Nigam: Run out
SRH’s bowlers, led by Pat Cummins, dominated the powerplay, reducing DC to 29/5 before the recovery by Stubbs and Ashutosh.
Match Outcome
The match was called off without a ball being bowled in the second innings due to a wet outfield and persistent rain.
Both teams received one point each.
SRH were officially eliminated from playoff contention, while DC moved to 13 points from 11 matches, staying in the hunt for a top-four finish.
Summary Table
| Team | Score | Top Scorer(s) | Best Bowler(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 133/7 (20) | Ashutosh 41, Stubbs 41* | Cummins 3/19 | Match abandoned (Rain) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | – | – | – | – |
The rain not only spoiled what could have been a thrilling chase but also ended SRH’s playoff hopes for IPL 2025.
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