The much-anticipated Match 55 of the TATA IPL 2025 between SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) ended in disappointment for fans as persistent rain and a wet outfield forced officials to call off the game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both teams walked away with a point each, a result that could have significant implications for their standings in the IPL 2025 points table.
With that Sunrisers Hyderabad moved to no. 6 in the points table with 7 points from 11 games. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals remained at no. 5 with 13 points from 11 games. This further opens up this season’s race to play-offs. SRH will play their next game on the 10th of May against KKR at home, while DC will travel to Dharamshala to play the Punjab Kings on the 8th of May.
The match began with promise as SRH, led by their fiery captain Pat Cummins, put on a dominant bowling display to restrict DC to 133/7 in their 20 overs. Cummins led from the front, finishing with impressive figures of 3/19, while A. Sharma top-scored for DC with 41 runs, supported by P. Cummins’ 31*. SRH needed 134 runs to win, and with their aggressive batting lineup, including stars like Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head—who had previously set records for the fastest IPL powerplay in 2024—the stage was set for an exciting chase.
However, nature had other plans. Rain began to fall during the innings break, delaying the start of SRH’s chase. The IPL’s official handle on X provided updates, initially informing fans that the second innings was delayed due to rain. A brief respite raised hopes as the rain stopped, and a cut-off time of 11:42 PM IST was set for a potential five-over chase. But as the clock ticked closer to the deadline, the outfield remained unplayable despite the ground staff’s best efforts to cover the pitch and remove water.
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Match 55 between @SunRisers and @DelhiCapitals has been called off due to wet outfield.
Both teams share a point each.
Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/1MkIwk4VNE
#TATAIPL | #SRHvDC pic.twitter.com/VnVZWjsjGJ— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 5, 2025
At 11:26 PM IST, the inevitable was confirmed: the match was officially abandoned. The stadium’s giant screen displayed the message, “Match Called Off Due to Wet Outfield,” as shared in a post by the IPL’s official account.
Despite the washout, Delhi Capitals will take confidence from securing the point, while SRH will look to regroup for their remaining matches.
Fans eagerly await upcoming encounters that will decide the fate of the IPL 2025 playoffs.
