Mitchell Starc's Fiery Spell Destroys SRH, Secures Maiden Five-Wicket Haul in IPL 2025
When it comes to fast bowling in T20 cricket, Mitchell Starc is a name that commands respect and admiration. The left-arm speedster unleashed his best in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 when he grabbed his maiden five-wicket haul, helping Delhi Capitals (DC) secure a crucial win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The high-intensity match took place on March 30 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, where Starc put on a masterclass with the ball.
A Spell to Remember: Starc's Stunning Figures
Starc ended with phenomenal bowling figures of 3.4-0-35-5, dismantling SRH's batting lineup and proving why he remains one of the most dangerous pacers in the game. This was a personal milestone for Starc, as he achieved his first-ever five-wicket haul in IPL history. Prior to this, his best performance in the tournament came in 2015 when he was playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), registering figures of 4-0-15-4 against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
But Starc has always been a big-game player. He also claimed four-wicket hauls for Australia against West Indies in 2022 and for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Mumbai Indians in 2024. However, this five-for in IPL 2025 was something truly special, considering the impact it had on the game.
Breaking Records: Starc Crosses 200-Wicket Mark in T20s
Apart from securing a match-winning spell, Starc also achieved a major milestone in his T20 career. With this performance, he crossed the 200-wicket mark in the shortest format of the game!
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Total T20 Matches Played: 144
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Total Wickets Taken: 201
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Bowling Average: 20.15
Against SRH, his victims included some of the most dangerous batters – Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Wiaan Mulder, and Harshal Patel. His fiery bowling ensured that SRH were bundled out for just 163 runs in 18.4 overs, setting up a perfect platform for DC to chase down the target.
Starc vs Travis Head: A One-Sided Rivalry
One of the most exciting subplots of the match was the face-off between Mitchell Starc and Travis Head. This battle had a history, and Starc once again emerged victorious.
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Top-flight matches played against each other: 8
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Balls bowled to Travis Head: 34
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Runs conceded: 18
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Times dismissed: 6
Before this match, Starc had already troubled Travis Head in major games, including the IPL 2024 final when he was playing for KKR. In that game, he had completely destroyed the SRH batting lineup, helping KKR win the trophy in a one-sided contest.
In this IPL 2025 encounter, Head initially looked promising, hitting Starc for two boundaries in the first over. But Starc wasn’t going to be rattled. He maintained his discipline, kept bowling short or short-of-good-length deliveries, and ultimately dismissed Head once again. By the end of the powerplay, Starc had already scalped three wickets for 33 runs, setting the tone for DC’s dominance.
A Dominant Performance by Delhi Capitals
Thanks to Starc’s brilliance with the ball, Delhi Capitals gained a massive upper hand in the game. Restricting SRH to 163 in a high-scoring format like T20 was a remarkable achievement. The bowlers complemented each other well, but it was Starc’s lethal pace and precise execution that made all the difference.
With the IPL 2025 season heating up, performances like these make the tournament even more thrilling. For Delhi Capitals, having a bowler like Starc in their arsenal gives them a serious advantage as they aim for the title.
What’s Next for Starc and DC?
After this electrifying performance, Starc and Delhi Capitals will be riding high on confidence. The tournament is still in its early stages, but if Starc continues to bowl like this, DC could very well be strong contenders for the IPL 2025 trophy.
With Starc in peak form and breaking records left, right, and center, IPL fans can expect many more breathtaking performances from the Aussie speedster. Stay tuned for more high-octane cricketing action as the race for IPL glory intensifies!
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