IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc's Five-Wicket Haul Powers DC to Dismiss SRH for 163 Despite Aniket Verma's 74
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Synopsis
In match 10 of IPL 2025, Mitchell Starc's remarkable five-wicket haul led Delhi Capitals to bowl out Sunrisers Hyderabad for 163 runs. Aniket Verma's 74 was a highlight for SRH, but DC's bowlers dominated the day.
Key Takeaways
- Mitchell Starc achieved a five-wicket haul.
- Delhi Capitals bowled out Sunrisers Hyderabad for 163 runs.
- Aniket Verma scored 74 runs for SRH.
- Kuldeep Yadav supported with 3 wickets.
- Match played at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium.
Visakhapatnam, March 30 (NationPress) Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc delivered a stunning performance, claiming 5 wickets for 35 runs to assist Delhi Capitals in bowling out Sunrisers Hyderabad for just 163 runs in 18.4 overs during match 10 of IPL 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
On a pitch exhibiting some grip, Starc's three wickets during the power play put SRH on the back foot early, and he later cleaned up the tail, marking his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket, with his change of pace being a key highlight of his spell.
He received solid support from Kuldeep Yadav, who took 3 wickets for 22 runs, and Mohit Sharma, who finished with 1 for 25. For SRH, the uncapped batsman Aniket Verma shone with a remarkable 74 runs off 41 balls, serving as the only bright spot in an innings where their powerful batting lineup struggled.
After being asked to bat first, Travis Head started explosively, striking Starc for consecutive boundaries. However, the momentum shifted as Abhishek Sharma was run out early for just one run. Starc quickly took two wickets, dismissing Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy in quick succession.
In his third over, Starc continued his rampage, getting Head caught behind by KL Rahul while attempting a shot over third man, marking the sixth time he has dismissed his Australian teammate in professional cricket.
Despite being dropped on six runs by Axar Patel, Verma found some rhythm, hitting Starc for a four and a six before ending the power play on a positive note.
Verma unleashed his power hitting, slog-sweeping Vipraj Nigam for boundaries and clearing the ropes against Axar. He reached his maiden IPL fifty in just 34 balls, showcasing his potential.
The 77-run partnership between Verma and Heinrich Klaasen came to an end as Mohit took a crucial wicket, with Klaasen falling for 32. Verma continued to impress until he was dismissed by Kuldeep, who also added two late wickets to his tally, while Starc returned to complete his five-wicket haul, giving DC a strong chance at victory.
Brief Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad 163/10 in 18.4 overs (Aniket Verma 74, Heinrich Klaasen 32; Mitchell Starc 5-35, Kuldeep Yadav 3-22) against Delhi Capitals.
