"Braindead team..."-Fans react as SRH beat DC by 47 runs in IPL 2026
SRH crushed DC by 47 runs in IPL 2026 after Abhishek Sharma’s blazing ton; fans praised SRH but slammed DC’s poor batting and tactics.
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Abhishek Sharma played a sensational innings, dismantling the Delhi Capitals bowling attack as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a convincing win in their IPL clash on Tuesday. His unbeaten 135 off 68 balls set the tone for SRH’s dominance, powering them to a commanding 47-run victory.
Batting on a true surface at Uppal, Abhishek was in complete control, striking 10 sixes and as many boundaries. His explosive knock propelled Hyderabad to a massive total of 242 for 2, putting Delhi under immediate pressure in the chase.
In response, Delhi Capitals struggled to keep up with the required pace despite a steady start. The game turned sharply when Eshan Malinga (4/32) and Sakib Hussain (1/29) broke through the middle order, reducing DC from a promising 107 for 1 to 107 for 4 and derailing their momentum.
The collapse continued as Delhi eventually finished at 195 for 9, falling well short of the target. The match also sparked discussion around Delhi’s tactical decisions, while fans online reacted with mixed opinions—praising SRH’s dominant run of form and criticising DC’s inconsistent batting approach, particularly their slow powerplay and fragile lower-middle order.
Key moments that defined the SRH vs DC clash
Batting first after DC won the toss and opted to bowl, SRH openers Abhishek Sharma (135* off 68, 10 fours, 10 sixes) and Travis Head (37 off 26) got off to a blazing start. They raced past 50 in 4.4 overs and ended the powerplay strongly at 67/0, before adding a 97-run opening stand. Axar Patel dismissed head, but SRH maintained control of the innings.
Abhishek continued his dominance, reaching his century in just 47 balls and anchoring the innings brilliantly. Ishan Kishan (25 off 13) kept the tempo high before falling to Nitish Rana. Heinrich Klaasen (37* off 13) then joined Abhishek, and together they powered SRH to a commanding 242/2 with an unbeaten 66-run partnership.
Chasing 243, DC lost Pathum Nissanka (8 off 6) early to Dilshan Madushanka. Nitish Rana (57 off 30) and KL Rahul (37 off 23) revived the innings with an 86-run stand, but Sakib Hussain (1/29) broke through by removing Rahul. The momentum shifted decisively when Eshan Malinga (4/32) struck twice in quick succession, dismissing Rana and David Miller (0 off 1), and later adding wickets of Tristan Stubbs (27 off 16) and Ashutosh Sharma (14 off 10).
Further damage came from Harsh Dubey, who removed Axar Patel (2 off 3), Sameer Rizvi (41* off 27), and Lungi Ngidi (0 off 1). DC were eventually bowled out for 195/9, as SRH sealed a comfortable 47-run victory.
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Fans react as SRH beat DC by 47 runs in Hyderabad
Fans reacted strongly after Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in Hyderabad. Many supporters praised SRH for their strong batting and bowling performance, especially Abhishek Sharma’s big century and the team’s winning form. At the same time, some fans criticised the Delhi Capitals for their poor batting display and lack of partnership in the chase.
Social media was filled with mixed reactions, with SRH fans celebrating the win while DC fans expressed disappointment over their team’s performance. Here is how the fans reacted:
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