In a dramatic turn of events, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s hopes of advancing to the IPL 2025 playoffs were dashed as their crucial home match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to persistent rain. The washout not only ended Hyderabad’s campaign but also handed Delhi a vital point in their pursuit of a top-two finish.
Match Overview
The match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium began with Delhi Capitals batting first. Despite a top-order collapse, Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs’ seventh-wicket partnership provided some respectability, guiding Delhi to a total of 133/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Pat Cummins led the bowling attack for Hyderabad, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs.
However, as Hyderabad prepared to chase the target, heavy rain began to fall, leading to a wet outfield. Despite efforts to clear the ground, the conditions remained unplayable, and the match was officially called off, resulting in a no-result.
In a crucial rain-affected match, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s hopes of advancing to the IPL 2025 playoffs were dashed as their game against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to persistent rain, resulting in both teams sharing a point.
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Impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad
The abandonment of the match sealed Sunrisers Hyderabad’s elimination from the playoff race. With only three wins from 11 matches, including just two victories at home, their maximum possible points tally would be 13, which is insufficient for qualification.
Head coach Daniel Vettori expressed disappointment over the team’s performance, attributing part of the blame to the slow pitch conditions at their home ground, which did not favor their aggressive batting lineup comprising players like Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Ishan Kishan.
IPL 2025 Points Table: SRH vs DC
| Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | +0.362 |
| SRH | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
Delhi Capitals’ Playoff Hopes
The washout proved beneficial for Delhi Capitals, who secured a crucial point, bringing their total to 13 points from 11 games. With three matches remaining, they remain in contention for a top-two finish, which would grant them a direct entry into the playoffs.
Looking Ahead
As the season progresses, the focus now shifts to the remaining teams vying for playoff spots. While Sunrisers Hyderabad’s journey has come to an unfortunate end, the league continues to deliver thrilling cricketing action
