SRH Elects to Bat, But DC’s Fiery Start Derails Plans
The stage was set at Visakhapatnam as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to post a big total on a batter-friendly pitch. But things went south quickly as Delhi Capitals’ (DC) spearhead Mitchell Starc struck early and hard. Within just three overs, SRH were reeling at 29/3—certainly not the start they had hoped for.
Starc’s Triple Blow Cripples SRH’s Top Order
Starc was breathing fire today. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma with the very first ball of the match, then followed it up with back-to-back wickets of Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy in his second over. Kishan fell to a loose lofted shot, while Nitish was undone by a slower one. By the end of the third over, Starc already had 3 wickets, pushing SRH to the edge.
Head Survives Early Scares but Falls in the Fifth
Travis Head looked like he might steady things for SRH. He had a few lucky escapes, including a near run-out and a close replay call that showed the bowler hadn’t touched the ball. But eventually, his luck ran out. Trying to block a delivery outside off, he got a faint edge, and KL Rahul made no mistake behind the stumps. Head walked back after scoring 22 off 12. SRH were now 50/4.
Klaasen Anchors, Aniket Goes Big
Just when it seemed like SRH were spiraling out of control, Heinrich Klaasen walked in and delivered instant impact. A six followed by a four got the scoreboard moving. Aniket Verma, on the other end, looked equally aggressive and confident. He took on Vipraj Nigam in the 7th over, smashing a boundary and a huge six to energize the dugout.
Axar Tries to Contain, Aniket Goes Boom
In the 8th over, DC captain Axar Patel brought himself on to regain control. But Aniket wasn’t having it. He rocked back and launched the first ball for a six. Then, stepping down the track, he hit another massive six straight down the ground—two sixes in two balls! SRH’s counterattack was now in full flow.
Dynamic Duo Add 37 Off 19 to Keep SRH Alive
Aniket and Klaasen’s partnership turned out to be a game-changer. The duo added 37 runs in just 19 balls, reviving SRH’s hopes and forcing DC to rethink their bowling strategy. From a precarious 50/4, SRH began to look threatening once again.
DC’s Final Game in Vizag – A Must-Win with Pride at Stake
This match also marks DC’s last appearance at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium. With a 4-4 record at this venue, they’re determined to leave on a high. But SRH’s resurgence, led by Aniket and Klaasen, could spoil the farewell party.
From Collapse to Comeback – Can SRH Go All the Way?
This game is a perfect example of the unpredictable drama IPL delivers. After a horror start, SRH have shown resilience and firepower in the middle overs. With Klaasen and Aniket building momentum, and several overs still to come, this clash is far from over. The comeback is on—can they take it all the way?(cricket betting tips)