The 55th match of IPL 2025 was played between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. In this match, no result could be achieved due to rain and this match has finally been declared cancelled. Delhi Capitals team had scored 133 runs in the stipulated 20 overs in this match, after which it started raining and the match could not start.

In this match, Hyderabad won the toss and chose bowling. Captain Pat Cummins took the new ball and sent Karun Nair (0) off the very first ball. Faf du Plessis (3) and Abhishek Porel (8) also could not stand in front of Cummins and three wickets fell for 15 runs. Delhi captain Axar Patel (6) opened the account with a four off Cummins but was caught at mid-off by Harshal Patel. Delhi team could score only 26 runs for four wickets in the power play and were in deep trouble.

Delhi had high hopes from KL Rahul but after scoring 10 runs, he got caught by the wicketkeeper on Jaydev Unadkat's ball, due to which the team's score became 29 runs for five wickets. Vipraaj Nigam hit the first six of the match on Zeeshan Ansari in the 10th over and then hit a four in the same over. Delhi's half-century of runs was completed in the 11th over. Vipraaj was run out again. He scored 18 runs. After this, Stubbs and Ashutosh together took charge of Delhi. Both of them made a partnership of 66 runs for the seventh wicket and took Delhi to a fighting score. Apart from Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat gave only 13 runs in four overs and took one wicket.

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Twitter Reactions After IPL 2025 Match 55 Gets Washed Out Due to Rain

The rain has gotten heavier

If SRH vs DC ends in a no result

SRH will be eliminated from IPL 2025.#SRHvsDC #DCvsSRH #Rain pic.twitter.com/Y5QKY5g5S3

— मुद्दों की मंडली (@Mandli4muddha) May 5, 2025

If SRH vs DC ends in a no result

SRH will be eliminated from IPL 2025.#SRHvsDC #DCvsSRH #Rain pic.twitter.com/UsQJ1qENhk

— HEEBA KHAN (@HeebaKhan86) May 5, 2025

🌧️🌧️RAIN is getting HEAVIER 🌧️🌧️

Difficult for SRH 🫣🫣🫣, not looks like will wonna stop in somewhere in a time #SRHvsDC #DCvsSRH #SRHvDC #DCvSRH pic.twitter.com/noswLnMwFu

— The Sports Feed (@thesports_feed) May 5, 2025

#SRHvsDC
SRH lost points to DC's 12th and 13th man ☠️ pic.twitter.com/Qh6IU7Aahx

— Rahul (@BizNitiRahul) May 5, 2025

Now both umpires having a chat with the two captains. Handshakes and that's it - the game has been abandoned. So Sunrise Hyderabad have been eliminated. DC get a point and move into the odd-points category on the table.#SRHvsDC #DCvSRH pic.twitter.com/JaAdexdCjj

— auqib (@auqibhabib) May 5, 2025

MATCH SUSPENDED !!

POINTS SHARED BETWEEN SRH & DC pic.twitter.com/Tl6y2hME0G

— India Sports Central (@IndSportCentral) May 5, 2025

#SRHvsDC
Rain stops in stadium

Le ground staff: pic.twitter.com/EWxFuC2wkS

— Comedyculture.in (@ComedycultureIn) May 5, 2025

the game has been abandoned.

SRH have been eliminated.

DC get a point and move into the odd 13 number

They looked down and out in this game having made just 133.

But heavily and eventually there was too much water on the field.

Pat Cummins Harshal Patel Jayadev Unadkat 💥… pic.twitter.com/zMqLBPMmhb

— Pintu Dera (@pintudera_) May 5, 2025

SRH eliminated.
Auction: 10/10.
Hopes: sky-high.
Performance: Zero.
Kavya Maran after watching SRH whole season 😭😭 #SRHvsDC pic.twitter.com/SAUIjX9htX

— Atheist ⚛️ (@iamarmaan_5) May 5, 2025

SRH is out of the playoffs race.

- Poor drainage system of Uppal has costed them.#SRHvDC #SRHvsDC pic.twitter.com/q22CLwqC2y

— NightWatchMad 🏏 (@NightWatchMad) May 5, 2025

The 55th game of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad turned out to be a disappointment as rain spoiled the party, and the match was declared a no-result. The washout mathematically knocked SRH out of the playoff contention, and Delhi remained in the mix with 13 points from 11 matches.

First Innings Recap

Having won the toss, SRH captain Pat Cummins decided to have DC bat first — a move that yielded rich early reward. Cummins set the tone for his team with an impressive opening spell, taking three wickets and making a fantastic catch, leaving DC on the ropes at a vulnerable 26/4 within the powerplay.

But a gritty stand by Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma stabilized the innings. Both scored 41 each and saw DC recover to muster a modest total of 133/7 in 20 overs. Their counterattack gave Delhi a fighting chance, but nature had other plans.

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Rain Rules the Day

Just as SRH was about to start their chase, incessant rain started. Even after several inspections and hopes of a shortened-overs chase, the outfield was still too wet to play on. The match was eventually abandoned, and both teams received one point each.

Latest IPL 2025 Points Table:

As of May 05, 2025, following the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC), the updated IPL 2025 points table is as follows:

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Orange & Purple Cap in IPL 2025

Orange Cap (Most Runs):

• Virat Kohli - 505 Runs
• B Sai Sudharsan - 504 Runs
• SuryaKumar Yadav - 475 Runs

Purple Cap (Most Wickets):

• Prasidh Krishna - 19 Wickets
• Josh Hazlewood - 18 wickets
• Arshdeep Sing - 16 wickets

The 55th match of the IPL 2025 season, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC), will be remembered as a disappointing affair for both fans and players, after rain kept on falling on the field and a wet outfield caused the game to be abandoned without SRH needing to bat or having the chance to chase. The game was played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad in what was an important game for both sides to try to revive their campaigns. The game had plenty of potential; however, the weather dictated the outcome, resulting in both sides receiving a point.

Delhi Capitals, who were put in to bat first, struggled to get going, as the SRH pace attack fronted by Pat Cummins took early control of the innings. Without a single player getting to double figures except Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 26), DC found themselves at 29/5 from the early onslaught of Cummins. The Aussie would finish with impressive figures of 31-3-19. But then a counter-attacking partnership between Tristan Stubbs (41* off 36) and Ashutosh Sharma somehow gave Delhi a fighting chance to compete with 133 runs, finishing at 133/7 after 20 overs.

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Rain Denies SRH, Playoff Dreams Shattered

Unfortunately for SRH, the weather turned against them during the innings break. It was one short of impossible for the umpires to get a clear view of play when inspections kept ruling that the outfield wasn't fit to play. The umpires kept making delays, with the end of inspections not looking good for SRH. After a long interruption, the match was officially abandoned.

By not finishing this match, SRH were officially eliminated from the playoff race. With just three wins out of 11, SRH remain at the bottom of the table and were not able to build up enough momentum over the season. Their inconsistencies and inability to finish off games have come back to cost them time and time again.

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For the Delhi Capitals, they have now moved up to fifth place, and they will stay in with a chance of making the playoffs with this one point as they now continue to focus on their remaining fixtures in the hope of moving into the top four as the league phase starts to draw to a close. 

This was a big disappointment for SRH, but for Delhi Capitals, this could be hugely significant in a very competitive race for the playoffs. In the end, with every point so important at the conclusion of IPL 2025, it's very possible that this abandoned match could even be crucial for the Delhi Capitals.

In a surprising turn of events, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of today's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC). The crucial 55th match of the season is being held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, May 5.

While earlier speculation suggested that Nitish had been dropped due to underwhelming performances, it has now been officially confirmed that the youngster is actually unwell. The franchise announced via its official social media handles that Reddy is suffering from a stomach infection and was hence unavailable for selection.

“Nitish Kumar Reddy misses out tonight as he's unwell,” SRH posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, putting to rest rumours of a form related omission.

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Illness Rules Out Key All-Rounder as SRH Make Strategic Changes for Crucial Playoff Clash

Nitish Kumar Reddy has had a challenging season so far. Having recovered from a side strain he sustained after the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the 21-year-old could not get into his groove in IPL 2025. In the 10 games he played, Reddy scored only 173 runs at a strike rate of 113.91. Moreover, he hasn’t bowled a single over this season likely a precautionary move following his injury.

His limited contribution with both bat and ball had already raised questions about his role in the side, especially with SRH fighting to stay alive in the playoffs race. However, the current absence is not performance-based, but purely due to illness.

SRH made three changes to their playing XI for this do-or-die fixture. Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, and young pacer Eshan Malinga were brought in, replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, and Kamindu Mendis.

Here is SRH’s Playing XI for the match: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, and Eshan Malinga.

With Reddy sidelined and the playoffs looming, SRH will hope that the new additions can step up in what could be a defining game in their IPL 2025 campaign.

In a dramatic beginning to Match 55 of IPL 2025 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH captain Pat Cummins hit gold with the first delivery. Karun Nair of DC was dismissed on the first ball, caught behind by wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan after he edged a sharp outswinger from Cummins.

This initial success paved the way for SRH's dominance. Cummins persisted with his blazing spell by getting rid of Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel, leaving DC in disarray at 19/3 inside the first five overs. Cummins' outstanding bowling not only shattered DC's strongest order but also created a milestone, as he became the first IPL skipper to claim three wickets during an innings' powerplay.​

 Karun Nair's fall contributes to his recent run of poor performance in the tournament. Although his season started with promise, his form has taken a hit, with this golden duck being just another example of his continued issues at the crease.​

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Fans react Karun Nair dismissed for golden duck against SRH

Fans react as Karun Nair falls for a golden duck on the very first ball against SRH, triggering a flurry of memes and criticism on social media. Many questioned his place in the playing XI, while some expressed sympathy for his continued poor form in IPL 2025.

GOLDEN DUCK FOR KARUN NAIR.

- Pat Cummins strikes on the first delivery. pic.twitter.com/T86GP4Iszk

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair since that 89 v MI:

0(3) v RR
31(18) v GT
15(9) v LSG
4(4) v RCB
15(13) v KKR
0(1) v SRH

Never mess with King Kohli Selection🔥🔥⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/MM0JTrIch8

— DrkWiz (@Drkwiz09) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair entra nuvu

First game : 89 runs
Next 6 games : 65 runs pic.twitter.com/qAsQiPj9sn

— A S H O K 🍂 (@urstrulyrohitN) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair vs MI on 13th April- 89 (40)

For Next 6 games and 1 month : 65 runs pic.twitter.com/Qnuxi8ALPc

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair is also like a copy of Vadapav, he hits a fluke innings against a 3rd class team and maintains his place in the team for next 25 matches with PR help😭🤣🙏 pic.twitter.com/lQQRGqD7Ym

— scarlett (@scarleTTkrin) May 5, 2025

The match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 05, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is scheduled to be played.

Match Details:

• Date: May 05, 2025​
• Time: 7:30 PM IST​
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad​
• Win % Batting First: 42%
• Win % Bowling First: 57%

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• The weather in Hyderabad is to be warm and humid, with no forecast of rain, ensuring a full game.
• 27% (Humidity)
• No chance of rain ensured a smooth game with ideal conditions for cricket.

Pitch: 

• The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known to be a flat deck, favoring batsmen.
• It offers minimal assistance to bowlers, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely, allowing for stroke play.
• The short boundaries further aid in scoring, suggesting a high-scoring encounter. ​

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Venue Records: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

• Highest Team Total: 286/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2025)
• Lowest Team Total: 80 all out by Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL 2013)
• Average First Innings Score: Around 161 runs

Given the pitch conditions and weather, fans can anticipate an exciting, high-scoring match between SRH and DC.

SRH vs DC Match Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of the IPL 2025 on Monday at Uppal Stadium. Delhi has six wins out of ten and is currently in fifth place, looking relatively stable throughout the season. Meanwhile, Hyderabad has only won three out of ten games and has yet to establish a rhythm. DC has already defeated SRH once this season, and with current form on their side, they'll be confident going into this one. 

SRH vs DC Match Details 

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals – 19th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

Date & Time: 05th May 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SRH vs DC Venue Stats

SRH vs DC Pitch Report

The surface at Hyderabad is excellent for batting. The surface is smooth and hard, providing great speed and bounce. The batsmen can trust their abilities and go for the big shot.

SRH vs DC Weather Report

The weather will be clear and warm, with temperatures around 30 degrees.  

SRH vs DC Last Five Matches

SRH vs DC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SRH vs DC Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera/ Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for SRH vs DC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Travis Head – Travis Head scored 47 and 67 runs in two matches at Hyderabad this season, and he has 385 runs in nine matches at this venue, averaging 48.12.
• Pat Cummins –  Pat Cummins failed to produce a great game in his last outing against RR, conceding 60 runs and taking one wicket.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• KL Rahul – KL Rahul has been outstanding anchoring the innings and speeding when needed—he's scored 371 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 146.
• Kuldeep Yadav –  Kuldeep Yadav kept it tight through the middle overs, taking 12 wickets at an economy rate of 6.74.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SRH vs DC Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(VC), Abhishek Sharma(C), Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SRH vs DC Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul(C), Abishek Porel, Heinrich Klaasen(VC), Travis Head, Faf du Plessis, Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mitchell Starc, Vipraj Nigam

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, KL Rahul

Vice-captain – Axar Patel, Heinrich Klaasen 

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

SRH vs DC Probable Winners:

Sunrisers Hyderabad has been all over the place lately and is essentially out of the playoff race. Their top-order may appear impressive, but they've frequently squandered promising starts with rash shots and chain-reaction collapses. When their openers click, they can rip through any bowling attack. The Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, enjoyed a more balanced season. Despite a recent dip in form, they appear to be in better shape for this one. They've already beaten SRH this season and appear more organized. Still, with the game at home, SRH has a chance, especially if Abhishek, Head, and Klassen find their rhythm. Nonetheless, it appears that Delhi is the safer option. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals is expected to win this match.

Match 55 will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals on May 5, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST and will be led by Pat Cummins for SRH & Axar Patel for DC. This match is important for DC to make a good claim for a playoff spot & SRH to close their campaign after a disappointing IPL 2025. The match may prove beneficial to those who enjoy an abundance of runs; the pitch is batting-friendly &, coupled with the potential dew, one can expect to see both teams produce plenty of offense, always fun to see. SRH's top-order will face DC's spin or pace; DC, on the other hand, will ponder the best way to break through SRH's explosive top-order.

Head-to-Head Record

SRH and DC have met 25 times in the IPL since 2013, with SRH holding a slight edge:

• SRH Wins: 13
• DC Wins: 12
• No Result: 0
• Win Percentage: SRH has a 52% win rate against DC.

At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, both teams are evenly matched, with 3 wins each in 6 encounters.

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Notable Encounters within SRH vs DC

IPL 2025, Match 10 - March 30, Visakhapatnam

• SRH: 163/10 (19.2 Overs)
• DC: 166/3 (16 Overs)
• Result: DC won by 7 wickets

After SRH could only muster 163, led by Aniket Verma's 46 runs from 28 balls, DC's Mitchell Starc (5/25) and debutant Zeeshan Ansari (3/36) took the bowling honors as SRH got bowled out. DC were always ahead in their chase, as Faf du Plessis scored a quickfire 54* from 36 balls and Tristan Stubbs scored 32*. SRH's Harshal Patel (1/40) was lackluster. Starc was Player of the Match with his career-best T20 figures. 

IPL 2024, Match 35 - April 20, Delhi 

• SRH: 266/7 (20 Overs)
• DC: 199/10 (19.1 Overs)
• Result: SRH won by 67 runs

Travis Head was phenomenal, scoring 89 runs from 32 balls, and Abhishek Sharma scored 46 runs from 12 balls, leading SRH to a mammoth score of 266/7. DC's Jake Fraser-McGurk scored a swashbuckling 65 runs from 18 balls, but T. Natarajan took 4/19, including some major wickets, to restrict DC to 199. SRH achieved the win due to disciplined bowling, and Head was Man of the Match for his innings. 

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IPL 2020, Qualifier 2 - November 8, Abu Dhabi 

• DC: 189/3 (20 Overs)
• SRH: 172/8 (20 Overs)
• Result: DC won by 17 runs

DC scored 189/3, with Marcus Stoinis scoring 38 runs from 27 balls and Shikhar Dhawan scoring a fluent 78 runs from 50 balls. SRH's innings never quite got moving, despite a 67-run innings from Kane Williamson off 45 balls, and Stoinis (3/26) and Kagiso Rabada (4/29) bowled extremely well in their final match of the tournament. Stoinis was awarded the Man of the Match for his all-round performance, contributing a speedy 38 and also being able to capture three key wickets.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), led by Pat Cummins, will clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Axar Patel, in the 55th match of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on May 5, 2025. This evening match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, is important for both teams' chances of qualifying for the playoffs, as SRH will be trying to keep their slim hopes alive and DC will be trying to strengthen their place in the top four.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 83
• Batting 1st Won: 35
• Batting 2nd Won: 47
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 286/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2025
• Lowest Total: 80 all out by Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013
• Highest Run-chase: 247/2 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings in 2025
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors in 2013
• Average 1st Innings Score: 163
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 154

Also Read: IPL 2025: SRH vs DC Match 55 - A Head to Head breakdown

SRH vs DC: Weather and Pitch Report

It is expected to be warm and humid in Hyderabad on May 5, 2025, with temperatures varying around 28–32°C (82–90°F) and the level of humidity sitting between 65–75%. Rain is not a likely possibility, so an uninterrupted match looks to be on the cards. The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is usually batsman-friendly with a flat pitch that can produce big scores. Spinners might get some turn as the match continues, but otherwise, be aware of dew in the second innings, which could make a difference in the match, as teams often have a distinct advantage while chasing. I expect teams will opt to bowl first to take advantage of chasing conditions at night.

SRH vs DC: Match Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) play Delhi Capitals (DC) in a key IPL 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 5. SRH is in ninth place, and DC is contending for a playoff place, making this match an important one. SRH has only won 3 of 10 matches to date, and they need victories to stay in the hunt. The Sunrisers batting order, including Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, has failed to be consistent, but Abhishek Sharma seems to have found form and can be a player of impact. Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma have been solid in the middle order. Captain Pat Cummins leads a struggling bowling attack, one which has two premier players, Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel. There are also the likes of spinners, Zeeshan Ansari, who could play an important role on the spin-friendly Hyderabad pitch.

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DC, led by Axar Patel, has a flow about their game and is fifth on the ladder with 6 wins behind them. Their batting, which consists of heavy hitters such as Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, and Tristan Stubbs, is strong, but the middle order on which they rely also needs to score runs. Mitchell Starc has taken responsibility in recent weeks, with his first five-wicket haul earlier in IPL 2025 coming against SRH along with spin options including Kuldeep Yadav, who has put together some impressive numbers. Additionally, if the day turns flat, and with dew as a factor, chasing seems the better strategy. Notably, DC comfortably beat SRH last time around, and they will no doubt be keen to recreate that performance. For SRH, it's now or never in the fight for a playoff spot.

SRH VS DC: Two defeats in three IPL 2025 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH hardly managed to create a strong barricade around Capitals; therefore, Delhi Capitals won the match with 7 wickets in hand and 24 balls to spare. Apart from the match result, only taking point of this match is Aniket Verma, who, during an interaction, said that hitting sixes is his hobby.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad, batting first, put only a total of 163 runs on the board before losing all of their ten wickets in 18.4 overs. In this 163-run, Aniket alone has scored 74 runs against 41 balls. Against a formidable Mitchell Starc, who took 5 wickets in this match, and Kuldeep Yadav, who took 3, Aniket was like playing for fun. Cricket fans present at the ACA VDCA International Cricket Stadium-Visakhapatnam stadium witnessed 6 huge sixes come out of Verma's bat, along with five 4s. Apart from Aniket, only Heinrich Klaasen (19 balls, 32 runs) added a significant amount of runs to the scoreboard.

And he did it with ease 🫡

Aniket Verma | #PlayWithFire | #DCvSRH | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/RsJaxNktYu

Who is Aniket Verma?

Aniket Verma was an uncapped player for the Sunrisers Hyderabad who is now under the spotlight for his brilliant 74-run innings. Verma, hailing from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, played competitive matches in Madhya Pradesh. The 23-year-old batter emerged as the top scorer in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League, where he scored 273 runs in 6 matches for Bhopal Leopards, including a lightning-fast 41-ball-123 innings.

In a video shared by the Sunrisers on their Hyderabad, he was asked about his hobby; in reply, Verma said, 'Mujhe six marna pasad hai' (I love to hit over boundaries). That's what he did against the Delhi Capitals—hitting sixes.