Sunrisers Hyderabad have experienced some struggles in recent games after making such an impressive start, while DC have continued their push towards breaking T20 run-rate records with every match they play. Check out the Delhi Capitals Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard for detailed results and player performances.
Mitchell Starc has played an instrumental role in restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to below-par totals while their batters have produced thoughtful performances to complete chases successfully.
| Date | Venue | Team 1 Score | Team 2 Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 | Visakhapatnam | SRH 163 all out | DC 166/3 (16.0 ov) | DC won by 7 wickets (Sportskeeda) |
| 05 May 2025 | Hyderabad | DC 133/7 | SRH — (No result due to rain) | Match abandoned (No Result) (IPL Timeline) |
| 20 Apr 2024 | Delhi | SRH 266/7 | DC 199 all out | SRH won by 67 runs (Sportskeeda) |
| 29 Apr 2023 | Delhi | SRH 197/6 | DC 188/6 | SRH won by 9 runs (Sportskeeda) |
| 24 Apr 2023 | Hyderabad | DC 144/9 | SRH 137/6 | DC won by 7 runs (Sportskeeda) |
SRH: Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan has quickly established himself as one of India’s premier modern batting talents. A skilled yet measured batsman reminiscent of Dhoni, Sehwag, and Gilchrist;
Ishan has shown his abilities across all formats and was honored with an international debut in 2021 – quickly becoming an indispensable member of India’s squad.
He has had an exceptional domestic season, including two Ranji Trophy centuries and an outstanding 273 against Delhi in an intense playoff match.
He has quickly established himself as an important part of SRH’s team and looks set to remain an asset for years to come.
Both teams have faced off seventeen times during the IPL, with DC holding a slight edge over SRH. Their most recent encounter was the 2019 Eliminator thriller which saw DC come from behind and win in dramatic fashion, solidifying DC’s growing self-perception while showing up SRH’s inability to score big during playoff matches.
SRH: Travis Head
Head is one of Australia’s most explosive batsmen, known for his propensity for scoring big runs. After impressing during BBL|08 and earning his Test recall against Sri Lanka in November 2013, Head notched his maiden century and further cemented his place within national cricket.
Australia’s white-ball squad count on him as a fearless player who often plays on the front foot. An aggressive hitter and powerful fielder, his deft throws can turn matches in his favour.
These two teams have met 26 times throughout the IPL, with DC winning 12 matches while SRH taking 13. This year, these sides met again in Qualifier 2 final which ended with a dramatic tie – where both scored an amazing 266/7 while DC achieved the highest-ever chase score with 287/4!
SRH: Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is an exceptional Indian cricketer who currently represents both Punjab in domestic cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. A left-handed batsman with right-arm orthodox spin bowling capabilities, Abhishek began his career playing age group cricket for Punjab age-group teams before making waves on an international circuit thanks to hard work and spectacular hitting ability. Born in Amritsar India – Abhishek currently hails from Amritsar.
Abhishek made his IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore after being purchased in an auction for Rs 55 lakh and produced an outstanding 19-ball 46 that featured one four and two sixes against Tim Southee – one four and two sixes!
He is one of India’s most exciting young batsmen and boasts an aggressive mindset to attack from the first ball, making him a prolific run scorer in T20 cricket and making him an invaluable member of Indian T20 side.
SRH: Heinrich Klaasen
He has amassed 586 runs in 26 matches at an average of 18.50 and taken 22 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 19.25 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Though South African batsman Chris Morris had impressive performances against Kolkata’s bowlers, he struggled against their bowlers. On Arora’s first ball he was caught at long on by Rahul Tripathi before being stumped off Starc’s 15th over for Hyderabad to fall to 4-2 after 10 overs.
SRH have played DC on 26 occasions in the IPL, with SRH winning 12 out of those matches while 13 ended either tied or without result.
Overall, SRH have taken an edge over DC with 13 victories to their 12 wins; both sides possess young, aggressive talent so any clash between them promises an intense contest – both clubs vying for top spots in their respective leagues and this match may well prove pivotal to either of their campaigns.
SRH: KL Rahul
KL Rahul is an aggressive batsman known for his speed. This earned him the moniker “King of the Castle”. Across six IPL seasons he has amassed over 5000 runs; surpassing this landmark fastest with 130 innings played.
RCB and SRH played out an intriguing contest full of drama. At first it looked as though RCB would falter; but then Rishabh Pant’s fiery bat showed helped them gain control of the match.
However, local lad Rahul Ramesh delivered DC their fourth win of the season after an indifferent start. From an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls at M Chinnaswamy Stadium he silenced Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans, while Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten 71 off 46 balls that enabled them to chase down 286/6 without issue.
SRH: Axar Patel
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad share one of the fiercest rivalries in Indian Premier League cricket history. These teams often battle each other over an intense, low-scoring contest or epic run-fest; DC have actually outdone SRH on 26 occasions with DC holding just a slight edge in terms of wins over their counterparts.
The opening game of 2025’s IPL season was an astounding spectacle: Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 286/6 to break the T20 record; but DC proved their resilience and completed the highest chase ever seen in IPL history with 287/4 chase to ensure their win and prove that cricket had moved beyond tactical battles to natural, unadulterated hitting.
Patel was key in DC’s victory as his all-round performance helped them rebound from an early powerplay deficit of 62/5 with an outstanding partnership of 69 with Manish Pandey.
Patel batted at run a ball for 27 balls before Heinrich Klaasen off Kuldeep Yadav removed him for 44 off 27 balls he faced before taking 2-21 with the ball to frustrate South Riding Hertfordshire attempts at turning the game around and ensure a comfortable victory for Delhi.
SRH: Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami is one of India’s most exciting fast bowlers. His unique ability to wiggle around pitches with little assistance has propelled him to great success on domestic tours and the 2021 world cup – where he played an instrumental role in India’s stunning win over England while scoring his maiden half century and becoming an indispensable component in India’s team.
He was raised in a rural village in Uttar Pradesh as the only son of a farmer, before being discovered by a cricket coach and encouraged by him to take up cricket at an early age.
It wasn’t long until his talent was recognised, earning him selection into the national squad at 18. Since then he has made an impactful mark across every format and team in which he’s competed.
SRH: Mitchell Starc
Starc, hailing from NSW and known for his left-arm fast bowling action, is considered to be one of the most threatening frontline pacemen in international cricket. Quick with classical action and adept at creating reverse swing, Starc was instrumental in Australia winning both ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and its subsequent ODI final two years later.
His success is the result of athletic collaboration: immense natural talent combined with a tireless work ethic. He’s learned how to compartmentalise noise around him, so as to concentrate solely on playing the next ball – and become a model for managing elite sport by prioritising Test cricket over other white-ball formats.
Starc has emerged as a powerful figure for DC. His 2019 Eliminator victory in Delhi helped cement their team culture and was an important step on their journey towards winning their 2025 playoff matchup.
SRH: Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is an Indian left-arm wrist spinner playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. With natural flair with the ball and ability to generate substantial turn, he has become one of the most promising spinners in cricket and an invaluable member of his team’s success.
In 2019, he made history when he became the first left-arm wrist spinner ever to take five wickets in an T20 International and earn his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Since then, his performances have only become stronger; becoming one of the game’s premier performers.
In the final against Kolkata Knight Riders, he broke apart their top order batting lineup by picking up two early wickets – leaving their home side reeling with shock and despair.
Furthermore, his middle over bowling contained Aiden Markram (20 off 23 balls) and Heinrich Klaasen (39 in 17). As a result, KKR eventually triumphed by eight wickets to claim their third IPL championship title.
