IPL 2025: SRH drop Mohammed Shami and Nitish Kumar Reddy for crucial DC clash
Mohammed Shami has not had the best of form in IPL 2025. (Photo: PTI) Shami dropped after conceding 337 runs at 11.23 economy
Nitish Reddy failed to replicate his breakout 2024 campaign
Daniel Vettori earlier dismissed injury concerns around Shami's form
Sunrisers Hyderabad made some bold changes to their Playing XI for their must-win IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals, which saw them drop star India pacer Mohammed Shami and their dependable all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. While Shami's form with the ball has remained in slumber for his new side this season, Nitish Kumar Reddy has also lacked the usual flair he showcased last year, when he won the Emerging Player of the Season award.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl first against DC at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH's playing XI featured two big omissions in Shami and Nitish Reddy. As replacements, SRH handed a first cap of the season to Sachin Baby, while Abhinav Manohar also made it into the Playing XI.
IPL 2025, SRH vs DC: Updates
Although Shami was included in SRH's impact sub options, bowling first, it is unlikely that the hosts will make a change in the first innings.
SRH Playing XI vs DC: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
Impact Subs: Travis Head, Harsh Dubey, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Mohammed Shami
Shami's participation in the clash â€' one that could potentially decide SRH's playoff fate â€' had long been under scrutiny after a disastrous stretch of performances for the experienced India pacer. The 36-year-old has only managed to pick up 6 wickets across 9 matches this season and has conceded 337 runs at an economy of 11.23 â€' far from his usual standards.
Shami's torrid IPL 2025 campaign also included conceding 74 runs in four overs â€' the second-most expensive spell in IPL history.
Ahead of the match, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori had brushed off any injury concerns around Shami amidst his poor run of form, which had somewhat fuelled talks about the side retaining trust in the pacer â€' only for him to be dropped for this crucial clash against DC.
On the other hand, Nitish Kumar Reddy failed to provide any real support in the SRH middle order with the bat, scoring only 173 runs across his 10 matches this season at an average of 24.71. Although SRH skipper Pat Cummins has not turned to Reddy's bowling even once this season, the youngster had shown last year that he could be an asset in that department as well. It was only later confirmed through SRH's offical social media handle that Nitish missed out on the DC clash for being unwell.
Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
Sunrisers Hyderabad made some bold changes to their Playing XI for their must-win IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals, which saw them drop star India pacer Mohammed Shami and their dependable all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. While Shami's form with the ball has remained in slumber for his new side this season, Nitish Kumar Reddy has also lacked the usual flair he showcased last year, when he won the Emerging Player of the Season award.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl first against DC at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH's playing XI featured two big omissions in Shami and Nitish Reddy. As replacements, SRH handed a first cap of the season to Sachin Baby, while Abhinav Manohar also made it into the Playing XI.
IPL 2025, SRH vs DC: Updates
Although Shami was included in SRH's impact sub options, bowling first, it is unlikely that the hosts will make a change in the first innings.
SRH Playing XI vs DC: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
Impact Subs: Travis Head, Harsh Dubey, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Mohammed Shami
Shami's participation in the clash â€' one that could potentially decide SRH's playoff fate â€' had long been under scrutiny after a disastrous stretch of performances for the experienced India pacer. The 36-year-old has only managed to pick up 6 wickets across 9 matches this season and has conceded 337 runs at an economy of 11.23 â€' far from his usual standards.
Shami's torrid IPL 2025 campaign also included conceding 74 runs in four overs â€' the second-most expensive spell in IPL history.
Ahead of the match, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori had brushed off any injury concerns around Shami amidst his poor run of form, which had somewhat fuelled talks about the side retaining trust in the pacer â€' only for him to be dropped for this crucial clash against DC.
On the other hand, Nitish Kumar Reddy failed to provide any real support in the SRH middle order with the bat, scoring only 173 runs across his 10 matches this season at an average of 24.71. Although SRH skipper Pat Cummins has not turned to Reddy's bowling even once this season, the youngster had shown last year that he could be an asset in that department as well. It was only later confirmed through SRH's offical social media handle that Nitish missed out on the DC clash for being unwell.
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