Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match scorecard what happened
In the 35th match of the IPL 2024 season, held on April 20 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a commanding performance, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by 67 runs.
🏏 Match Summary
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 266/7 (20 overs)
- Delhi Capitals: 199 all out (19.1 overs)
- Result: SRH won by 67 runs
- Player of the Match: Travis Head (SRH)
🔥 Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings
SRH set a formidable total of 266, showcasing aggressive batting:
- Travis Head: 89 runs off 32 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes)
- Abhishek Sharma: 46 runs off 12 balls (2 fours, 6 sixes)
- Shahbaz Ahmed: 59* runs off 29 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes)
- Nitish Reddy: 37 runs off 27 balls
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for DC, claiming 4 wickets for 55 runs in his 4 overs.
🏏 Delhi Capitals Innings
Chasing a daunting target, DC’s innings featured notable contributions:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: 65 runs off 18 balls (5 fours, 7 sixes)
- Abishek Porel: 42 runs off 22 balls
- Rishabh Pant: 44 runs off 35 balls
Despite a strong start, DC collapsed from 154/5 to 199 all out. T Natarajan was instrumental for SRH, taking 4 wickets for just 19 runs in 4 overs.
🧠 Tactical Masterclass by Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH’s strategy was clear from the outset — attack hard in the powerplay. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma tore into the DC bowling lineup, racking up 125 runs in the first six overs, the highest powerplay score in IPL history. Their aggressive intent completely destabilized DC’s plans.
- Travis Head, who has been in exceptional form this season, continued to show why he’s a key asset at the top of the order.
- Abhishek Sharma’s cameo was equally damaging — 46 off just 12 balls, striking at nearly 400.
After the carnage at the top, the middle order provided stability, with Shahbaz Ahmed anchoring the second half of the innings and finishing strongly.
🎯 Bowling Breakdown: DC Under Pressure
Delhi’s bowling unit appeared rattled:
- Anrich Nortje and Khaleel Ahmed leaked runs at an economy of over 12.
- The only silver lining was Kuldeep Yadav, who picked up 4 key wickets — including both openers — bringing DC a glimmer of hope in the middle overs.
But the damage was already done. The SRH total of 266/7 is one of the highest ever in IPL history.
💥 DC’s Explosive Start… then Collapse
In response, Jake Fraser-McGurk gave DC a stunning start, smashing 65 off just 18 balls. His innings briefly made the impossible seem achievable.
However:
- Once Jake was dismissed, DC lost wickets in clusters.
- Rishabh Pant tried to anchor the innings but struggled with timing, and his 44 off 35 wasn’t enough.
- The middle and lower order crumbled under scoreboard pressure.
From 154/5 to 199 all out, Delhi’s chase ended with a whimper.
🎖️ Key Performers
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Travis Head (SRH) | 89 off 32 balls – Player of the Match |
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 46 off 12 balls |
| Shahbaz Ahmed (SRH) | 59* off 29 balls |
| T Natarajan (SRH) | 4/19 in 4 overs |
| Kuldeep Yadav (DC) | 4/55 in 4 overs |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) | 65 off 18 balls |
📊 Match Impact
- SRH solidified their position in the top 4, showcasing elite batting depth.
- DC’s net run rate took a heavy blow, and questions remain about their bowling strategy and middle-order consistency.
This match will be remembered as one of IPL 2024’s most explosive encounters, especially for the breathtaking powerplay assault by Sunrisers.
✅ Conclusion
The clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals on April 20, 2024, was a spectacle of raw power and aggressive intent, dominated from start to finish by SRH. Their record-breaking powerplay, led by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, set the tone for one of the most formidable totals in IPL history. Despite a fiery response from Jake Fraser-McGurk, Delhi Capitals were unable to sustain the momentum, eventually collapsing under pressure.
This match not only showcased SRH’s batting firepower and tactical clarity, but also exposed DC’s fragility under high-scoring conditions. For SRH, the win was a strong statement of their playoff intent. For DC, it was a wake-up call to regroup and reinforce both their bowling plans and middle-order resilience.
A true high-octane IPL classic — and a reminder that in T20 cricket, momentum and mindset can decide games in a matter of overs.