In the 55th match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals and SRH, rain played spoilsport as SRH was knocked out of the playoffs, with the match ending in a no result. SRH, who were the runners-up of the previous IPL season, will now join CSK and RR as they become the third team to be eliminated this season. SRH, who were in a good position to win the match after restricting Delhi to just 133 runs in 20 overs, will be disappointed by the way they got knocked out of the tournament.
Strong Bowling by Pat Cummins and Co.
Sunrisers Hyderabad restricted the strong Delhi Capitals batting lineup to just 133, and Captain Cummins led the bowling attack from the front, capturing the top three Delhi batsmen inside the powerplay. Karun Nair, Faf Du Plessis, and Abhishek Porel all fell victim to Pat Cummins and were caught by Ishan Kishan. By the beginning of the 8th over, the Capitals found themselves at 29-5 after losing their top batter, KL Rahul. Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, and Eshan Malinga all supported their captain by taking one wicket each, further restricting Delhi to a low score. This strong bowling performance had given SRH a chance to stay alive in the playoffs race before rain ruined their plans.
Weak Batting display by Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals, who were at the top of the points table after the first half of the tournament, have now crumbled to 5th position and appeared to be on the verge of defeat after posting only 133 runs. The DC tried a new opening combination with Karun Nair and Faf, but the pair lasted only one ball as Karun Nair was dismissed for a golden duck by Pat Cummins. The DC top order was decimated by Pat Cummins, and some poor shot selection led to them being at 29-5 after 7 overs. Tristan Stubbs once again saved his team from humiliation by scoring 41 runs off 36 balls, but it was Ashutosh Sharma who ensured that the Capitals reached a respectable total by scoring a quick 41 off just 26 balls, which gave the bowlers something to fight for.
What’s Next for SRH and DC?
SRH is now out of the playoffs race this season. Many would not have expected this outcome, but the truth is that SRH has not played according to the expectations placed upon them. The strong batting lineup of SRH failed to deliver in crucial matches, and the opening pair of Travi-shek could not replicate last season's heroics. Now SRH sits at 8th position in the points table and will be playing for pride. The Orange Army will be looking to spoil some parties, as their next three matches are against teams fighting for playoff spots. The Orange Army aims to end the season on a high note. DC, still in the playoffs race, holds a slight points advantage over PBKS and KKR and will be looking to get back on the winning track in their next game against the in-form Punjab side. The last two weeks of IPL promise to be really interesting, and fans can expect some thrilling action. None of the teams have qualified for the playoffs yet, and we can anticipate FIREWORKS in the upcoming days.
About the Author
Arpit Sharma is a sports writer and journalism student at Chandigarh University, with a strong interest in sports analysis and storytelling. His writing combines match insights with a fresh, fan-first perspective that brings the game to life.
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