Mon May 05 15:00:00 UTC 2025: **Hyderabad’s Cummins Leads SRH to Dominant Start Against DC in IPL 2025 Clash**
Hyderabad, India – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first in their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The decision proved shrewd as SRH’s bowlers dismantled DC’s top order, leaving them reeling at 93/6 after 16 overs.
Cummins himself spearheaded the attack, claiming three early wickets, including those of Karun Nair (0), Faf du Plessis (3), and Abhishek Porel (8). KL Rahul (10) and Viparaj (18) also failed to make significant contributions. Ashutosh Sharma provided some late resistance for DC, scoring a quick-fire 41 before being caught out by Ishan Malinga. A 53-run partnership between Ashutosh and Tristan Stubbs offered a brief respite for DC, but it was not enough to prevent a significant batting collapse.
While Stubbs remained unbeaten on 35 at the close of the 16th over, DC’s batting performance was far from impressive. Their struggles underscore their inconsistent form this season, where they’ve won only one of their last four matches.
SRH, despite their own struggles this season (winning only three out of ten matches), will be confident after this strong start. A win will be crucial for their playoff hopes. The match continues.
First Piper 