Overview

• KL Rahul debuts for Delhi Capitals after paternity leave, adding stability to their middle order by batting at number four.
• The match is being played in Visakhapatnam, considered a 'home away from home' for Delhi Capitals.
• Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered an early blow with Abhishek Sharma's run-out following a mix-up with Travis Head in the first over.
• Delhi Capitals' bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav, have restricted SRH to a slow start, showcasing disciplined fielding and sharp bowling.
• SRH, coming off a loss to Lucknow Super Giants, faces mounting pressure as their batting lineup struggles for consistency in IPL 2025.