SRH vs DC, IPL: Rain stops play in Hyderabad; what will happen if Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals gets washed out?

Heavy rains stopped play during Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Although there were a few drops during the Delhi Capitals innings, the rain gods opened up during the mid-innings break after the visitors struggled their way to 133/7 in 20 overs. This is the third game in IPL 2025 to be impacted by rain.

Going by the live visuals, it started drizzling initially before getting heavier. The whole ground has been covered. Earlier, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings clash was reduced to 14 overs per side due to rain while the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Punjab Kings was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

What happens if SRH vs DC ends in no result?

With no play possible in Hyderabad, both SRH and Delhi Capitals shared a point each. That means, Delhi Capitals now have 13 points from 11 games and will remain on fifth spot. On the other hand, SRH are officially eliminated from the race for playoffs qualification, thus joining Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, who have already been out of the race.

Cummins runs through Delhi Capitals batting

Earlier, captain Pat Cummins led from the front as SRH restricted Delhi Capitals below 150. Delhi Capitals were left reeling at 29/5 in 7.1 overs with Cummins causing the maximum damage. The Australian captain ran through the Delhi Capitals top order with Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel, all getting back for single digits.

Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat then got into the act by dismissing Axar Patel and KL Rahul respectively. It was one way traffic until Tristian Stubbs (41 not out) and impact player Ashutosh Sharma (41) combined to take Delhi Capitals to a respectable total with a 66-run stand off 45 balls.

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