DC vs SRH: Mitchell Starc Becomes First to Claim 5-Wicket Haul in IPL 2025, Dismantles SRH’s Star-Studded Batting for 163 in Vizag
Delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead Mitchell Starc etched his name in IPL 2025 history, becoming the first bowler to claim a five-wicket haul this season. The Australian legend delivered a stunning spell, rattling Sunrisers Hyderabad’s formidable batting lineup, restricting them to 163 runs at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday, March 30.
DC vs SRH: Mitchell Starc Creates History with First-Ever IPL Five-Wicket Haul, Joins Elite DC List
Mitchell Starc etched his name in the IPL history books by claiming his first-ever five-wicket haul in the tournament. The Australian pace sensation also became only the second Delhi Capitals bowler to achieve this feat, following Amit Mishra.
Starc’s victims in the match included some of SRH’s biggest names:
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Wiaan Mulder
- Harshal Patel
Best Bowling Figures by Mitchell Starc in IPL
- 5 for 35 vs SRH, Vizag, 2025
- 4 for 15 vs PBKS, Bengaluru, 2015
- 4 for 33 vs MI, Wankhede, 2024
Best Bowling Figures for Delhi Capitals in IPL
- 5 for 17 by Amit Mishra vs Deccan Chargers, Delhi, 2008
- 5 for 35 by Mitchell Starc vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Vizag, 2025
- 4 for 11 by Amit Mishra vs Punjab Kings, Delhi, 2016
- 4 for 14 by Kuldeep Yadav vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Wankhede, 2022
- 4 for 15 by Rajat Bhatia vs Deccan Chargers, Durban, 2009
What Mitchell Starc Said During the Mid-Innings Break
Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) said, “Feeling pretty hot. The Sunrisers are a powerful side, and powerplay wickets were key. We did a fine job. Getting a five-wicket haul for this franchise in just my second match is a great feeling. There are a couple of young guys around, and at 35, I feel old (laughs).”
On dismissing Head for the sixth time in T20s, he said, “I think that’s why he doesn’t face the first ball anymore (laughs). I have played T20 cricket for over 15 years. Last year was my first season back in the IPL after a long break, and it was great. I try to talk to young players and share my experience whenever I can.”
Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell has given Delhi Capitals a strong grip over the match, leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad with an uphill battle.
