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Following Delhi Capitals' innings of 133-7 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad, rain interrupted play. Understanding the potential revised targets using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method reveals how Sunrisers' chase would be affected.
Delhi's 133: Different Targets Based on Available Overs
Using official DLS resource percentages from the match situation, Sunrisers Hyderabad would face these targets:
- 42 runs needed in 5 overs
- 76 runs needed in 10 overs
- 107 runs needed in 15 overs
Key Performers Would Face Adjusted Pressure
With Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma leading Delhi's total, Hyderabad's batters would need to counter the likes of Kuldeep Yadav with increased urgency in shortened scenarios.
Implications for Match Result
The increasing required run rate in shortened chases would test Sunrisers' batting depth. Despite having opted to bowl first, a rain-shortened chase could potentially benefit Delhi's bowlers, who would have fewer overs to defend their total but at higher required scoring rates.