Mon May 05 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Cummins Strikes Early as SRH Bowl First Against DC in IPL 2025 Opener
**Hyderabad, India** – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) got off to a dream start in their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Pat Cummins dismissed Karun Nair on the very first ball of the match, setting a thrilling tone for the encounter. SRH won the toss and elected to bowl first.
The match also marked the IPL debut of T Natarajan for DC, the franchise’s expensive ₹10.75 crore buy. Meanwhile, SRH included Abhinav Manohar and Sachin Baby in their starting eleven.
All eyes are also on KL Rahul, who has a chance to surpass Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest Indian to reach 8000 T20 runs. The live scorecard is available for those wanting to follow the action closely.
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