Delhi Capitals left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc fired up in their second game of the IPL 2025, where they faced the dangerous batting line-up of SunRisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam. While SRH were all out for 163 runs in 18.4 overs, the Aussie left-arm pacer recorded the first fifer in the IPL 2025.

SRH captain Pat Cummins chose to bat first after winning the toss in the 10th match of the IPL 2025. In the powerplay, SRH lost their four batters for 37 runs, while the wickets falling started from a run out in the first over, from where Mitchell Starc started the game, and picked up three more wickets in the powerplay. 

Although SRH opener Travis Head hit two consecutive fours to Starc in the first over of the match, the left-handed opening batter survived getting played on, but it ultimately cost a run out of his opening partner Abhishek Sharma (1). 

In the third over of the innings, Starc dismissed Ishan Kishan (2) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (0) in three deliveries. Starc continued his spell in the powerplay and dismissed dangerous Head for 22 off 12 balls (four fours), and it produced complete control for Delhi Capitals in the game.

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Mitchell Starc became the first DC pacer to record a fifer

Later, Kuldeep Yadav (3/22) and Mohit Sharma (1/25) controlled the innings well. Starc returned to complete his quota in the 19th over, where he dismissed Harshal Patel (5) and Wiaan Mulder (9) and finished with the bowling figures of 3.4-0-35-5. Starc became the second Delhi Capitals bowler and first Delhi Capitals pacer to record a five-wicket haul. 

Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra holds the record for Delhi Capitals' best bowling figures with 4-0-17-5 against Deccan Chargers in Delhi in 2008. 

Delhi Capitals bowlers with five-wicket hauls

The Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad (DC vs SRH) match has been scheduled for the 10th game of the IPL 2025. Visakhapatnam's Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium will host this fixture on Sunday afternoon (March 30).

It will be the second game for Delhi Capitals, who claimed a dramatic one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their season opener. On the other hand, SRH have played two games, where they beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs after scoring 286/6 and then lost against Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets. 

SRH have a long dangerous batting line-up while their bowling unit has to prove itself after tough home outings this season. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have strong balanced side as some experts feel that DC should improve their IPL records this season.

IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 10

Match: Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad (DC vs SRH)

Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Match Date (Day): March 30, 2025 (Sunday)

Official Toss Time: 15:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 15:30 local time

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IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH - Venue Stats

Since 2024, the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam has hosted three IPL matches, where the first batting team won twice, and Delhi Capitals won the last game by one wicket, which was also their first game of the season. 

• Three out of the last four IPL innings at this venue experienced 200+ totals, including KKR's 272/7 in April 2024. 

IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH - Head-to-Head

• After Delhi Capitals recorded five successive wins against SunRisers Hyderabad (including one Super Over win), SRH won their last two meetings. 

Delhi Capitals are going to be hosted by Sunrises Hyderabad who were defeated by Lucknow Super Giants. Hyderabad are always on a roller coaster ride where they score at a high speed of rate. But the last match didn't go as well as they thought, though they got a good start but lost the wickets in the middle phase still they managed to put upon a good score. Lucknow too had good partnerships which paved the results on their side. 

Delhi has played only one game in this IPL season where they pulled out a remarkable chase against Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi won the toss and elected to field first which yet backfired when Mitchell Marsh and Nicolas Puran half-century gave a commanding score. Delhi on their chase were struggling where they lost five wickets then the partnership of Vaibhav and Ashutosh Sharma stole the victory at the last ball of the match. 

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Delhi With High Confidence
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has opened up about his new role as captain, he shared about the few mistakes which he committed on the field. However, it all was overshadowed because of their win. Their next game is with mighty SRH who are in red hot form, though they might have an off day but not every time so Delhi have to plan accordingly if they let them go then no one can stop that team. 
Delhi too has bowlers who can stun the SRH team Young Prince Yadav was good with his economical lines, so Delhi too has strength in their bowling unit, whereas their wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul has been blessed with a baby girl who has been off to the last match and will be in action in this game. Which will give additional strength to the team. Rahul was tremendous in the forhis m of Champions Trophy triumph where his keeping skills and finishing were evident to prove he is taking up the role seriously.
The Cracker On Sunday
The match between these two teams will be a great contest to watch out would be definitely a high-scoring match where both the teams will be preparing for each other. Delhi has to restrict their opponents as quickly as they can if they are given any outside chance that would be a danger for them. 

Delhi Capitals Playing 11

Jake Fraser Mcgurk
Faf Du Plessis
KL Rahul
Abhishek Porel
Tristan Stubs
Axar Patel
Ashutosh Sharma
Mitchell Starc
Kuldeep Yadav
T Natrajan
Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player -  Mohit Sharma

The 10th game of the IPL 2025 has been scheduled for Sunday afternoon (March 30), where Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad (DC vs SRH) will be played at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. While SRH will play their third match of the season, Delhi Capitals will play their second fixture in the IPL 2025. 

Delhi Capitals claimed a dramatic win in their IPL 2025 opener

Delhi Capitals claimed a surprising one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their first game of the IPL 2025. After LSG scored 209/8, DC were struggling at 113/6. But Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls; five fours and two sixes) and Ashutosh Sharma (66 not out off 31 balls; five fours and five sixes) played heroic knocks to secure the match, despite the game being well out of the hands of the team. Sharma never gave up, and his attitude inspired the IPL 2020 runners-up to start the 2025 season with a dramatic victory. 

SRH started the IPL 2025 with one win and one loss

SRH started the IPL 2025 with a 44-run win against Rajasthan Royals after recording the second-highest IPL total, 286/6 in 20 overs. In their second game, Lucknow Super Giants bowlers dominated against the home SRH batters, who were restricted to 190/9, and LSG won by five wickets. In both matches, SRH bowlers struggled, which is a big concern despite the fact of tough bowling pitches in Hyderabad. 

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IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH - Any Possible Changes?

KL Rahul is set to make his debut for Delhi Capitals. While Mukesh Kumar has an ankle sprain, he is doubtful for the Sunday match. 

Despite SRH bowlers struggling in their first two matches of the season, we are unlikely to see any immediate major changes in the playing XI. 

IPL 2025, Match 10: DC vs SRH Playing XIs (Probable)

Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing 11: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (Captain), Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande    

SunRisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing 11: Travis Head/Adam Zampa (Impact Sub), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Pat Cummins (Captain), Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel

Delhi Capitals (DC) will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Tenth match of IPL 2025 at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Delhi Capitals (DC) had a tough season last year, winning only seven out of 14 games and finishing sixth. SRH came close to winning the title last season but finished as runners-up.

Impact Players: Delhi Capitals (DC)

Sameer Rizvi: A very talented batter from Delhi Capitals. Suppose DC loses early wickets while batting first or needs big hits during a run chase.

Karun Nair: A consistent classic batter if DC needs extra batting support after early wickets or replaces a bowler in the second innings.

Mohit Sharma: An experienced pacer with 124 IPL wickets, he can be the best useful substitute when bowling second, especially if the pitch helps fast bowlers.

Ashutosh Sharma: A talented player; last year, he played for Punjab Kings. In a mega-auction, DC bought him for IPL 2025. Last game played against LSG, he played a match-winning knock of 66 runs in 31 balls. Suppose DC loses early wickets while batting first or needs big hits during a run chase.

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 Impact Players: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sachin Baby: A supportive batter who can step in if SRH loses early wickets while batting first.

 
Adam Zampa: A skilled spinner who can be used when SRH bowls second, especially if the pitch helps spinners. He has 117 wickets in 95 T20Is. In the last match against LSG, he took 1 wicket in four overs economy of 11.50.

 
Wiaan Mulder: An all-rounder who can add batting depth in the first innings and is promising with the ball later.

 
Eshan Malinga: A pacer who can swing the new ball and be a good option in the second innings if the pitch favors fast bowlers.

Vipraj Nigam Impresses on IPL Debut for Delhi Capitals Vipraj Nigam made his debut memorable debut in IPL 2025, playing for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants at the Vizag Stadium. The young leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh grabbed attention with his all-round performance, doing well with both bat and ball. He gave Delhi an early breakthrough by dismissing Aiden Markram. Later, he showed his batting skills by fighting hard and keeping DC’s hopes alive.

After the match, Kuldeep Yadav praised him. "Vipraj was a batter during his Under-19 days but later started bowling leg-spin. He understands his batting well and plays fearless shots. He has been working hard on his bowling and is turning the ball nicely," Kuldeep said. "

VIPRAJ NIGAM - THE 20 YEAR OLD SUPERSTAR FOR DELHI CAPITALS. 🫡

- 39 (15) on debut for DC in a 206 run chase. One of the finest striking by Vipraj, a knock to remember. pic.twitter.com/wbiKeuWHcx

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2025

He is a very talented player. He did well in the UP Premier League and also performed well in the Ranji Trophy. His big hitting surprised me, I hadn’t seen him bat like this before. I believe he has a bright future ahead," he added. Who is Vipraj Nigam? Vipraj Nigam is a promising leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh. He played very well in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking eight wickets in seven matches.

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He showed his batting skills and brutal power by smashing 27 runs in eight balls in a match against Andhra Pradesh. Before IPL 2025, he impressed in a Delhi Capitals practice match, scoring 54 off 29 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes. His performances earned him a ₹50 lakh contract in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Kevin Pietersen may have received quick credit for Ashutosh Sharma’s brilliant innings against LSG, but Ashutosh made sure Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution was not forgotten. As his post-match interview with Murali Kartik was about to end, Ashutosh raised his hands and said, “I want to dedicate this Player of the Match award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji. He’s not here... Thank you.” His emotions got the better of him, and he couldn’t complete the sentence, but he didn’t need to. Dhawan and everyone watching understood exactly what he meant.

ASHUTOSH × DHAWAN...!!! 🥹❤️

- Dhawan congratulating Ashutosh after the terrific finish against Lucknow.

Ashutosh played under Dhawan in Punjab Kings during last season. pic.twitter.com/Ml8qoLtLCs

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 25, 2025

 
While Ashutosh showed his gratitude to Pietersen with a switch-hit gesture, he made it clear that Dhawan had played a big role in his journey. Dhawan has been his mentor for a long time, strongly supporting his batting talent, especially during their time together at Punjab Kings.

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On Monday, as soon as Dhawan entered the dressing room, he video-called Ashutosh to congratulate him. DC shared the video of their conversation, where Ashutosh kept saying "Thank you" repeatedly. When asked what Dhawan had told him, he smiled and said, “Paaji was very happy.”

The fourth match of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants experienced a stunning encounter where Delhi Capitals surprised everyone with a successful 200+ chase in a last-over thriller. 

Visakhapatnam hosted the unforgettable IPL match, where Delhi Capitals chose to field first. With the help of Mitchell Marsh’s 72 off 36 balls (six fours and six sixes) and Nicholas Pooran’s 75 off 30 balls (six fours and seven sixes), LSG scored 209/8 in 20 overs. 

In reply, Delhi Capitals were once struggling at 65/5 but the middle-order batters never gave up hope. Tristan Stubbs scored 34 off 22 balls (one four and three sixes), while Vipraj Nigam scored 39 off 15 balls (five fours and two sixes) and Ashutosh Sharma fought till the end to bravely finish the game for the Capitals as they chased down the target in 19.3 overs with a sixer from the hero Sharma with only one wicket in hand. 

With the help of five fours and five sixes, Ashutosh Sharma scored 66 not out off 31 balls to secure the stunning win. Here are some key stats of the match.  

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Ravi Bishnoi played his 44th match for Lucknow Super Giants. 

• With this match, Bishnoi surpassed Krunal Pandya's 43-match record for Lucknow Super Giants and set a new record for the most matches for LSG. Also, it was Ayush Badoni's 43rd match for LSG. 

Mitchell Marsh completed his half-century in just 21 balls.

• It was his fastest IPL fifty and his joint-fastest fifty in T20 cricket.  

With his seven sixes, Nicholas Pooran recorded 606 T20 sixes.

• Pooran became the fourth batter in T20 cricket history to hit 600+ sixes. The other names in this list are Chris Gayle (1056 sixes), Kieron Pollard (908 sixes), and Andre Russell (733 sixes).
  

Lucknow Super Giants completed their 100 runs in 8.1 overs.

• It was LSG's second-fastest 100-run completion. Their record is completing the first 100 runs in 7.4 overs against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2023. 
  

Delhi Capitals won the match by 1 wicket.

• It was the fifth time in IPL history that a team won by one wicket. The one-wicket IPL victory records are as follows:

  • Kolkata Knight Riders won against Kings XI Punjab in 2015
  • Chennai Super Kings won against Mumbai Indians in 2018
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad won against Mumbai Indians in 2018
  • Lucknow Super Giants won against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023
  • Delhi Capitals won against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025

Despite scoring 209/8 in 20 overs, Lucknow Super Giants failed to defend.

• It was the first time when a team successfully chased a 200+ total against Lucknow Super Giants. The previous highest successful chase against Lucknow Super Giants was the 197-run target by Rajasthan Royals in 2024. 

Delhi Capitals successfully chased down the 210-run target in 19.3 overs.

• Delhi Capitals recorded their highest-ever successful chase. Their previous record was successfully chasing the 209-run target against Gujarat Lions in 2017. 

Delhi Capitals (DC) will play against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the fourth match of IPL 2025 at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Delhi Capitals (DC) had a tough season last year, winning only seven out of 14 games and finishing sixth. LSG didn’t have a good season in IPL 2024, ending up in seventh place.

Impact Players: Delhi Capitals (DC)

Sameer Rizvi: A very talented batter from Delhi Capitals. If, DC loses early wickets while batting first or needs big hits during a run chase.


Karun Nair: A consistent classic batter, if DC needs extra batting support after early wickets or replaces a bowler in the second innings.


Mohit Sharma: An experienced pacer with 124 IPL wickets, he can be the best useful substitute when bowling second, especially if the pitch helps fast bowlers.

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Impact Players: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Aryan Juyal: A promising right-handed batter who can come in if LSG loses early wickets in the first innings.

Prince Yadav: A bowling all-rounder with 11 wickets in 8 T20 matches. He can be useful for a strong finish in the first innings or as an extra bowling option in the second.

Matthew Breetzke: In great form after a strong SA20 season with Durban Super Giants, he can be a handy overseas batting option in the second innings if needed.

Abdul Samad: A powerful hitter who did well for SRH last season. His powerful hitting helps the second innings if batting conditions are good.

In the fourth game of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (DC vs LSG) has been scheduled. Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam will host this fixture on Monday evening (March 24).

Both teams will start their journey in the IPL 2025 with this fixture. Both teams have new captains for the IPL 2025, as Axar Patel will lead the Delhi Capitals, and the former DC captain Rishabh Pant, the most expensive buy in the IPL auction history, will play the captaincy role for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. 

The IPL 2020 runners-up Delhi Capitals failed to reach the Playoffs for the last three IPL seasons. After finishing in the fifth and ninth places in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, respectively, the Capitals finished in sixth place in the 2024 season.

Meanwhile, one of the newest IPL teams, Lucknow Super Giants, reached the Playoffs in their first two IPL seasons (2022 and 2023) but finished in seventh place in the last season (2024). Super Giants played Eliminators in their first two IPL seasons, from where they were eliminated in both those tournaments. 

In the IPL 2024 season, both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants had the same 14 points, similar to the fourth-placed team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but both had very low net run rates, which resulted in their elimination from the league stage. 

IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: League

Match No: 4

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (DC vs LSG)

Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Match Date (Day): March 24, 2025 (Monday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

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IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG - Venue Stats

After the IPL 2019, the 2024 edition was the first time when the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam hosted an IPL match. In the IPL 2024, it hosted two matches, where both matches experienced successful defending results. 

• In the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 match, this venue experienced DC's first innings total of 191/5, and CSK replied with 171/6.
• In the Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2024 match, KKR scored 272/7, the second-highest total in IPL history at that time, and DC were all out for 166 runs. 

IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG - Head-to-Head