Batting first, Delhi found themselves in dire straits early in the innings, reeling at 29 for 5 within the first 7.1 overs
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Delhi Capitals staged a gritty recovery after a dramatic top-order collapse to post 133 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL 2025 encounter held on Monday.
Batting first, Delhi found themselves in dire straits early in the innings, reeling at 29 for 5 within the first 7.1 overs. The damage was inflicted by a fiery spell from Sunrisers’ skipper Pat Cummins, who returned impressive figures of 3 for 19 in his four overs. He was ably supported by left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, who maintained a tight line and conceded just 13 runs while picking up a crucial wicket in his quota of four overs.
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Delhi’s innings was salvaged through a resilient partnership between middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs and the dynamic Ashutosh Sharma, who came in at No. 8. The pair put on a 66-run stand off just 45 deliveries for the seventh wicket, reviving DC’s hopes of posting a defendable total.
Stubbs anchored the innings with a composed 41* and held one end despite the early chaos, showcasing maturity under pressure. At the other end, Ashutosh injected much-needed momentum into the innings with an aggressive 41 off 26 balls, laced with two boundaries and three sixes. His counter-attacking approach helped Delhi break free from the stranglehold imposed by the SRH bowlers in the powerplay.
Despite the early damage and pressure from disciplined SRH bowling, the duo’s effort lifted Delhi to a respectable 133, giving their bowlers something to work with on a pitch that appeared to assist seam and bounce early on.
While the total may not appear daunting on paper, the way Delhi fought back after a disastrous start has kept them in the contest. The Capitals will now rely on their bowling unit to apply early pressure and defend the modest total, much like how their opponents did in the first innings.
Brief scores:
Delhi Capitals: 133/7 in 20 overs (Ashutosh Sharma 41, Tristan Stubbs 41*; Pat Cummins 3/19, Jaydev Unadkat 1/13)
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