The much-anticipated IPL 2025 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) ended in disappointment as persistent rain and a wet outfield forced the match to be abandoned without a result at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Despite the clear skies during the initial stages, the match was halted after the first innings due to a sudden downpour. Though the rain eventually eased, the outfield remained dangerously damp, and match officials deemed it unfit for play, leading to the abandonment of the fixture.
Before the interruption, Delhi Capitals managed to post a modest total of 133/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to crucial contributions from Tristan Stubbs, who scored a steady 41 off 36 balls (4 boundaries), and Ashutosh Sharma, who added a brisk 41 off 26 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes). The duo’s partnership helped DC recover from early setbacks and put up a defendable total. For SRH, captain Pat Cummins led from the front with the ball, delivering a fiery spell of 4 overs, 3 for 19, dismantling the Capitals' top order and giving his team a real chance to chase a manageable target.
However, the weather had other plans. The second innings never began, and with no result possible, both teams shared one point each. The outcome dealt a final blow to SRH’s slim playoff hopes, officially eliminating them from the top-four race for IPL 2025. SRH fans were left disheartened, not only by the rain but by the end of another playoff-less season. As the tournament nears its climax, Delhi Capitals remain in contention, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will now play only for pride in their remaining matches.
