Pat Cummins [Source: @SunRisers/x.com]
The Delhi Capitals are all set to face the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 10th match of the IPL 2025. As the two teams prepare to dominate the proceedings on what appears to be a batting friendly wicket, here are three bowlers who can top the wicket-taking charts.
1. Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals)
Kuldeep Yadav for DC [Source: @harsh_hpt/x.com]
- SRH Specialist : Kuldeep Yadav boasts an impressive record against Sunrisers with 18 wickets at an average of 23.00 and economy of 8.12 throughout his IPL career
- Match-Up Master: Has already dismissed current SRH batters Travis Head (1 wicket in 6 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (2 wickets in 13 balls) in previous encounters
- Venue Success: Demonstrated excellent control at Visakhapatnam with figures of 2 wickets for 20 runs in 24 balls (economy 5.00) in his most recent outing here
2. Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals)
- Venue Performance: Mitchell Starc was the leading wicket-taker at this ground in the last match with 3 wickets from 24 balls, proving his effectiveness despite the batting-friendly conditions
- Powerplay Prowess: His new-ball skills will be crucial at a venue where early wickets can significantly impact the game's outcome
- Big-Match Temperament: His international experience and ability to deliver under pressure make him a prime candidate to strike when it matters most
3. Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
- Leadership Factor: As SRH captain, Pat Cummins' tactical awareness coupled with his bowling skills creates additional wicket-taking opportunities
- All-Phase Bowler: Versatility to bowl effectively in powerplay, middle overs and death gives him more opportunities to claim wickets throughout the innings
- Adaptable Skillset: His ability to extract bounce and movement even on flat surfaces, plus his arsenal of variations, makes him dangerous on Visakhapatnam's true pitch
While Harshal Patel's death bowling expertise and Axar Patel's economical left-arm spin could also yield wickets, these three bowlers possess the perfect combination of historical performance, current form, and tactical advantage to emerge as the game's leading wicket-takers.
On a ground where batters typically dominate, these standout bowlers will need to exploit every opportunity in what promises to be a challenging assignment at Visakhapatnam's run-friendly surface.