Mitchell Starc’s Five-Wicket Haul Powers Delhi Capitals to a Dominant Win in IPL 2025
March 30, 2025 | Indian Premier League 2025
Delhi Capitals Outclass Sunrisers Hyderabad with a Seven-Wicket Victory
Match Summary:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 163 all out (18.4 overs) – Aniket Verma 74 (41), Starc 5-35
- Delhi Capitals: 166-3 (16 overs) – Faf du Plessis 50 (28), Zeeshan 3-42
- Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets
Starc’s Magic with the Ball
Mitchell Starc showcased his brilliance in T20 cricket by clinching his first-ever five-wicket haul, leading Delhi Capitals to an emphatic seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 35-year-old left-arm pacer delivered a stellar performance, finishing with figures of 5-35, dismantling SRH’s batting lineup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Sunrisers, after opting to bat first under skipper Pat Cummins, struggled against Starc’s precision. Despite a fighting 74 off 41 balls from Aniket Verma, SRH could only muster 163 runs before being bowled out in 18.4 overs. Kuldeep Yadav also contributed with an impressive 3-22, adding to Sunrisers’ batting woes.
Du Plessis Leads the Chase for Delhi
In response, Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk provided a solid opening partnership of 81 runs, setting the stage for a comfortable chase. Du Plessis’ quickfire 50 off 27 balls was crucial in keeping the Capitals ahead of the required run rate. Zeeshan Ansari, making his IPL debut, impressed with 3-42, but his efforts couldn’t prevent Delhi’s march to victory.
Youngsters Abishek Porel (34)* and Tristan Stubbs (21)* sealed the win for DC with 30 balls to spare, marking their second consecutive victory in IPL 2025.
Starc’s Record-Breaking Performance
Starc’s performance in this match was historic, as he achieved several milestones:
- Oldest pace bowler (35 years, 59 days) to take a five-wicket haul in IPL history.
- Second Delhi franchise bowler to claim a five-for, after Amit Mishra’s 5-17 in 2008.
- His 5-35 figures rank 13th best by an overseas player in IPL history.
- He now holds the fifth-best IPL bowling figures by an Australian, with Adam Zampa’s 6-19 (2016) being the best.
Starc’s lethal opening spell removed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, both falling to aggressive short deliveries. However, his most satisfying wicket came when he dismissed his Australian teammate Travis Head for 22, making it the sixth time he has dismissed Head across all formats.
Turning the Tide in IPL 2025
Starc’s resurgence in the IPL is remarkable. In the 2024 season, he struggled in powerplay overs, conceding at a high 11.1 runs per over. However, in his last four IPL matches, he has claimed eight powerplay wickets at an economy of 8.8, proving his worth as a match-winner for Delhi.
Jofra Archer Shines for Rajasthan Royals
In the day’s second match, Jofra Archer produced a stunning spell to guide Rajasthan Royals to a six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings. After an inconsistent start in IPL 2025, Archer bounced back with 1-13 in four overs, including a maiden—making him the first bowler to deliver a maiden over in this year’s tournament.
With IPL 2025 heating up, teams are striving for dominance, and Delhi Capitals, powered by Starc’s brilliance, have made their intentions clear. Can they maintain their winning momentum? Stay tuned for more IPL action!
