SRH Playoff Chances in IPL 2025 are Dashed after Rain Affected Match against DC
Sunrisers Hyderabad's playoff dreams were shattered after their game against Delhi Capitals was washed out because of rain. With just three victories in 11 matches, SRH becomes the third team to get knocked out of IPL 2025.
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The IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) turned out to be a disappointing one for SRH as rain disrupted the match, forcing it to be abandoned. This unexpected twist saw their chances fade, and SRH was eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff contest. Although SRH had a good start with the ball, their hopes of proceeding to the next round were dashed as the weather did not go in their favor.
The match, to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, saw SRH win the toss and elect to bowl first. Delhi Capitals, with the advice of their captain, struggled as SRH bowlers went all guns blazing. Pat Cummins was also firing on all cylinders for SRH as he took three important wickets. He returned Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, and Faf Du Plessis, giving SRH the perfect start to the game. With these early breakthroughs, SRH appeared to be in control, but they could not capitalize further due to the rain break.
Delhi Capitals scored 133/7 in the provided 20 overs during the first innings. Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs were the batting choices of the DC batsmen, both managing 41 runs to lead their team to a good score. Despite their best efforts, the DC innings also witnessed regular wickets. Axar Patel got out to the bowling of Harshal Patel, while KL Rahul got out to Jaydev Unadkat's bowling. Another loss for the DC innings occurred when Vipraj Nigam got run out. Eshan Malinga chipped in too, dismissing Ashutosh Sharma, but rain had the final say.
SRH's bowling was tight all through the match. Pat Cummins was the hero with the ball, but despite the breakthroughs, SRH were unable to finish the game and take a result that would keep them in contention for the playoffs. The rain forced the match to be abandoned, and that was their undoing in the tournament. The rain hit the points table the hardest, leaving SRH out of contention for a playoff spot.
On the contrary, the rain loss has also added to the Delhi Capitals' woes. Although they are still in the race, now they must win at least two out of their next three matches in order to make their playoff chances alive. This rain-affected match was the season's turning point for the IPL 2025 as not only did it bring SRH's campaign to a halt, but it added additional pressure to DC as well. They will be forced hard to stay in contention in their remaining matches. Whereas SRH's IPL 2025 was terminated in agony, the limelight is focused on Delhi Capitals, who still stand a chance of making the playoffs.
The rain-deteriorated match was disappointing to the fans because they were aware that SRH had a good start and an equal opportunity to win. The erratic weather will always be a variable in the tournament, but it has been a dramatic variable to play in disabling SRH's plans this season. The fans will now wait with bated breath for the remaining matches and see how Delhi Capitals fare in their bid for the playoffs. Briefly, this rain-marred game was a turning point for both sides, more so for SRH whose playoff chances went up in smoke. Delhi Capitals have a difficult road ahead of them to make the playoffs, and they need to win a sequence of games from here. The match might have been washed out by rain, but its implications on both teams' campaigns shall be felt over the rest of the IPL 2025 season.
