Delhi Capitals’ hopes of making it to the playoffs are still alive after their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad was called off due to rain. Delhi had batted first, scoring 133 runs, but the rain interrupted the game before Hyderabad could start their innings. Despite the disappointing end to the match, Delhi earned one point, taking their total to 13 points from 11 matches.
Delhi’s Batting Struggles
Delhi’s batting lineup struggled against Hyderabad’s bowlers. Karun Nair was out without scoring, caught by Pat Cummins. Faf du Plessis also didn’t last long, scoring just six runs. Abhishek Porel added eight runs before getting out. Cummins picked up all three wickets. KL Rahul and Axar Patel were expected to steady the ship, but they too failed to make an impact. Rahul scored 10 runs, while Patel managed just six.
The team’s fortunes changed slightly when Viprraj Nigam and Tristan Stubbs came together, adding 33 runs. However, Nigam was run out for 18 runs. Stubbs continued to bat, eventually finishing on 41 not out. Ashutosh Sharma also played a crucial cameo, scoring 41 runs off 26 balls. The pair added 66 runs together, helping Delhi reach a respectable total.
Hyderabad’s Bowlers Shine
Pat Cummins was the standout performer for Hyderabad, taking three crucial wickets. Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, and Ishan Maligna also chipped in with one wicket each. Cummins’ impressive bowling helped Hyderabad restrict Delhi to 133 runs.
IPL Standings Update
The rain-affected result has significant implications for the IPL standings. Sunrisers Hyderabad is now out of the playoffs, while Delhi Capitals remains in contention. Delhi is currently fifth in the points table. Three teams have been eliminated from the IPL 2025 so far – Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The match’s abandonment was confirmed on social media, with the Indian Cricket Team’s official Twitter account posting:
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅 ! 🚫
SRH’s hopes dashed—with this result, they are officially out of the playoffs race! 😞
A tough end to what could’ve been a thrilling encounter.#SRHvsDC | #DCvsSRH pic.twitter.com/KefPefr5SK
— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) May 5, 2025
The rain started around 9:30 PM, making it impossible to continue the match. As a result, both teams were awarded one point each. Hyderabad needed a win to stay in the playoff race, but the rain ruined their chances. The team is now out of contention, marking the end of their IPL 2025 campaign.