“Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals: Full Match Scorecard, Highlights & Key Moments”

May 29, 2025
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On April 20, 2024, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 35th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. SRH delivered a commanding performance, setting a formidable total of 266/7, and subsequently restricting DC to 199 in 19.1 overs, securing a 67-run victory. This win propelled SRH to the second position in the points table.

Toss and Team Lineups

Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to field first.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI

  • Travis Head
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Aiden Markram
  • Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Abdul Samad
  • Pat Cummins (c)
  • Washington Sundar
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar
  • T Natarajan

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

  • Prithvi Shaw
  • David Warner
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk
  • Abishek Porel
  • Tristan Stubbs
  • Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
  • Lalit Yadav
  • Axar Patel
  • Anrich Nortje
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Mukesh Kumar

Explosive Opening Partnership

SRH’s innings was ignited by a blistering start from openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. The duo amassed 131 runs in just 6.2 overs, setting the tone for a high-scoring innings.

  • Travis Head: 89 runs off 32 balls, including 11 fours and 6 sixes.
  • Abhishek Sharma: 46 runs off 12 balls, with 2 fours and 6 sixes.

Middle and Lower Order Contributions

Despite the quick dismissals of Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH maintained their momentum

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy: 37 runs off 27 balls.
  • Shahbaz Ahmed: An unbeaten 59 runs off 29 balls, anchoring the latter part of the innings.

Fall of Wickets

  • Abhishek Sharma – 131/1 (6.2 overs)
  • Aiden Markram – 133/2 (6.6 overs)
  • Travis Head – 154/3 (8.6 overs)
  • Heinrich Klaasen – 154/4 (9.1 overs)
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy – 221/5 (16.6 overs)
  • Abdul Samad – 250/6 (19.1 overs)
  • Pat Cummins – 256/7 (19.4 overs)

Bowling Highlights – Delhi Capitals

  • Kuldeep Yadav: 4 wickets for 55 runs in 4 overs.
  • Axar Patel: 1 wicket for 29 runs in 4 overs.
  • Despite Kuldeep Yadav’s efforts, the DC bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive SRH batting lineup.

Delhi Capitals Innings

Early Setbacks

Chasing a daunting target, DC’s innings faltered early:

  • Prithvi Shaw: 16 runs off 5 balls.
  • David Warner: 1 run off 3 balls.

Both openers were dismissed within the first two overs, putting DC on the back foot.

Middle Order Resistance

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel attempted to stabilize the innings:

  • Jake Fraser-McGurk: 65 runs off 18 balls, including 5 fours and 7 sixes.
  • Abishek Porel: 42 runs off 22 balls, with 7 fours and 1 six.

Rishabh Pant contributed with 44 runs off 35 balls, but the required run rate kept escalating.

Lower Order Collapse

The lower order failed to provide the necessary support

  • Tristan Stubbs: 10 runs off 11 balls.
  • Lalit Yadav: 7 runs off 8 balls.
  • Axar Patel: 6 runs off 8 balls.

The innings concluded at 199 in 19.1 overs.

Fall of Wickets

  • Prithvi Shaw – 16/1 (0.5 overs)
  • David Warner – 25/2 (1.6 overs)
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk – 109/3 (6.6 overs)
  • Abishek Porel – 135/4 (8.4 overs)
  • Tristan Stubbs – 154/5 (12.2 overs)
  • Lalit Yadav – 166/6 (14.6 overs)
  • Axar Patel – 199/7 (18.1 overs)
  • Anrich Nortje – 199/8 (18.3 overs)
  • Kuldeep Yadav – 199/9 (18.4 overs)
  • Rishabh Pant – 199/10 (19.1 overs)

Bowling Highlights – Sunrisers Hyderabad

  • T Natarajan: 4 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs.
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy: 2 wickets for 17 runs in 2.1 overs.
  • Mayank Markande: 2 wickets for 26 runs in 2 overs.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1 wicket for 33 runs in 4 overs.
  • Washington Sundar: 1 wicket for 46 runs in 2 overs.

T Natarajan’s exceptional bowling performance was instrumental in dismantling DC’s batting lineup.

Match Summary

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad: 266/7 in 20 overs.
  • Delhi Capitals: 199 all out in 19.1 overs.
  • Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 67 runs.
  • Player of the Match: Travis Head (SRH) – 89 runs off 32 balls.

Key Moments

  • Powerplay Dominance: SRH’s opening partnership yielded 131 runs in the first 6.2 overs, setting a record for the highest Powerplay score in T20 history.
  • Travis Head’s Blitzkrieg: His 89 runs came at a staggering strike rate of 278.12, dismantling the DC bowling attack.
  • Kuldeep Yadav’s Fightback: Despite the onslaught, he managed to claim 4 crucial wickets, providing some resistance.
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk’s Counterattack: His rapid 65 off 18 balls gave DC a glimmer of hope during the chase.
  • T Natarajan’s Precision: His 4-wicket haul effectively sealed the game for SRH, stifling DC’s lower order.

Conclusion

The match was a testament to SRH’s formidable batting prowess and effective bowling strategy. Their comprehensive victory over DC not only showcased individual brilliance but also emphasized the importance of team synergy in T20 cricket. As the tournament progresses, performances like these underscore the unpredictable and thrilling nature of the IPL.

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