Image: Mitchell Starc's 5-wicket haul powered Delhi Capitals to a dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad / © BBC
After being the star of the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mitchell Starc’s stunning five-wicket haul grabbed headlines. The Australian pacer ripped through SRH’s batting lineup, dismissing key players like Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, and Travis Head. His performance limited SRH to 163 runs, despite a blazing 74 off 31 balls from Aniket Verma.
DC chased the target comfortably, thanks to a 26-ball half-century from Faf du Plessis, securing a win with four overs to spare. This victory marked DC’s second consecutive win, placing them second on the points table behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Starc’s dominance over Travis Head continued, having dismissed him six times in eight innings. His exceptional IPL track record against SRH dates back to 2024, when he played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) title-winning campaign.
Beyond the cricketing world, Starc’s wife, Alyssa Healy, reacted humorously to his heroics on Instagram, with her post quickly going viral. With Starc in top form, DC has emerged as an early title contender in IPL 2025.