IPL 2025: Rain in Hyderabad Ends SRH Playoff Hopes, DC Still Winless After Clash

The frenzy started by IPL 2025 has reached the peak, and as the tournament trails away into its last stage, each day becomes that much more important. The match between SRH and DC on Monday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, was one such. Both teams needed victory desperately in order to survive with hopes of playoffs, which ironically did not go their way.

Although torrential rain affected the match, the game was never completed, and eventually, it was abandoned. Both the teams, thus, shared a point each. But the greater consequence would be paid during their own playoff journeys.

Hyderabad looses – due to rain

• The Sunrisers Hyderabad squad has not performed as expected this season. Prior to this match, SRH had only 3 wins out of 10. For the 11th match, against Delhi Capitals, they were searching for an opportunity for their revival. The match was early in SRH’s favor as they blasted away Delhi’s top order in the Powerplay under the leadership of Pat Cummins.
• Three early overs by Cummins and the first three Delhi wickets set them all the way down. At such heavy odds, Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs showed resolve and modestly lifted the team to a score of 133 at the end of twenty overs.
• As rain-soaked the ground, and with the stadium security wetting their soles, the game was not resumed. To sum it up match canceled; both teams share a point each.

Changes in the points table

• After the Delhi team shared the point with SRH, it remained fifth in the points table with 13 points from 11 matches. On the contrary, SRH now stands behind soaking in just 7 points in 11 matches; hence, their hopes of making it to the playoffs get dead with this draw.
• RCB tops with 8 wins in 11 matches. Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans stand top 4 with 15, 14, and 14 points, respectively. Now, Delhi has to win all its next three matches, keeping one eye on those of other teams.

Delhi Aftermath

Speaking of Delhi Capitals, the team has not been able to find themselves on the winning track for quite some time now. In such a case, one cannot deny the low morale of the players. Yet, with 13 points, they are still fighting. Nevertheless, it has become an absolute necessity for them to win all three matches to keep their dream of playoffs alive.

Orange Cap Race-Virat Kohli Leads

• No big score was seen in the low-scoring match between SRH and DC, so no changes were seen in the Orange Cap race. Presently, RCB captain Virat Kohli leads with 505 runs. He has scored these runs in 11 matches at an average of over 63 and a strike rate of more than 143.
• Following him is Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudarshan, with 504 runs to his name. Suryakumar Yadav from Mumbai Indians stands at number three with 475 runs, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals with 473 runs and Jos Buttler with 470 runs.

Purple Cap Race-Prasidh Krishna’s Lustre

• Moving back to the bowlers, Prasidh Krishna tops the Purple Cap race for IPL 2025. He has claimed 19 wickets in 10 matches, followed by 18 taken by Josh Hazelwood from RCB.
• Arshdeep Singh from Punjab is third with 16 in 11 matches, whereas Noor Ahmed from CSK and Trent Boult from MI occupy the fourth and fifth position with 16 wickets apiece.
• SRH and DC bowlers could not make it to this top 5, although Pat Cummins’ opening bowling definitely added excitement to the match.

What next?

Now, what next for SRH and DC is being asked?

• For SRH: Their playoff chances gone, the remaining matches will provide SRH the best opportunity to try young players and prepare for the next season. The onus is now on Captain Cummins to ensure he motivates his side.
• For DC: Each match has turned into a do-or-die situation for Delhi. They will have to not only win all three of their matches but also keep an eye on the other teams; net run rate can also become a very crucial factor.

Conclusion:

This SRH vs DC match of IPL 2025 became one of the most decisive matches of this season, which was left incomplete due to rain. It was not just a match, but a turning point that decided the playoff hopes and the future of the teams. While this result brought a disappointing end for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals will now have to win all their remaining three matches – that too with full confidence and strategy.

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