Fraser-McGurk’s Stunning Catch Ends Aniket Verma’s Heroics as SRH Struggle Against DC in IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a masterclass in fast bowling, claiming a five-wicket haul to skittle Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for 163. However, the moment of the match came when Jake Fraser-McGurk pulled off a spectacular catch to dismiss Aniket Verma, ending a valiant knock and stunning the crowd.

Fraser-McGurk’s Gravity-Defying Catch Leaves SRH Stunned

Aniket Verma, SRH’s uncapped middle-order batter, played a fighting knock of 74 off 41 balls, leading SRH’s recovery after a horror start. Just as he looked set to finish with a flourish, he attempted to pull a short delivery from Kuldeep Yadav over deep mid-wicket. He timed it well, and for a moment, it seemed destined to clear the fielder.

But Fraser-McGurk had other plans. Sprinting across from deep mid-wicket, he leaped high and took a stunning two-handed overhead catch, ensuring his momentum didn’t carry him onto the boundary. The dismissal left Verma on his knees in disbelief, while the DC players erupted in celebration.

This incredible piece of fielding not only cut short SRH’s resurgence but also shifted the momentum back in DC’s favor.

Mitchell Starc’s Fiery Spell Wrecks SRH’s Top Order

Before Verma’s counterattack, it was all about Mitchell Starc. The Australian left-arm quick produced a devastating spell upfront, reducing SRH to 39/4 inside the powerplay.

Ishan Kishan fell victim to Starc’s pace, edging a sharp delivery straight to third man. Nitish Reddy perished trying to slog recklessly, only to find the fielder at mid-on. Meanwhile, Travis Head’s struggles against his Australian counterpart continued, as Starc dismissed him yet again, further deepening SRH’s top-order collapse.

With SRH’s top order dismantled, Aniket Verma and Heinrich Klaasen attempted a rescue act, stitching a crucial partnership. Klaasen’s dismissal to Kuldeep Yadav exposed the lower order, and Starc returned at the death to wrap up the innings.

Starc’s Final Strike Completes Five-Wicket Haul

SRH, hoping to cross the 170-run mark, fell short when Starc struck again in the final over. Wiaan Mulder, trying to go big, mistimed a shot straight to Faf du Plessis at long-off. The veteran safely pouched the catch, sealing Starc’s five-wicket haul and bowling SRH out for 163.

Starc’s final figures read 5/26 in 3.5 overs, a performance that not only rattled SRH but also set up DC for a strong chase.

The Road Ahead

With a modest target of 164, DC will fancy their chances of chasing it down. However, with SRH boasting a strong bowling attack led by Cummins, Harshal Patel, and Zeeshan Ansari, the game is far from over.

As the second innings unfolds, all eyes will be on whether DC can capitalize on their bowlers’ dominance or if SRH can stage a stunning comeback with the ball.

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