Struggling DC take on resurgent SunRisers Hyderabad

ABU DHABI: SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) were not considered title contenders for much of the season but their recent performances indicate that they have found a winning formula, which they would hope will continue working when they face the struggling Delhi Capitals (DC) in the second Qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday.

DC have been on the wane since their brilliant performances in the first half of the season and go into this match on the back of a heavy 57-run defeat to the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the first Qualifier.

The David Warner-led SRH were struggling to find the right balance in the first half of the season, having managed just three wins in their first seven games. However, the 'Orange Army' regrouped at the right time and ticked all the boxes to smoothly enter the playoffs.

All-rounder Jason Holder's (55 runs, 13 wickets) inclusion has acted as a catalyst for SRH's turnaround. In their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Holder's unbeaten 24 along with Williamson's half century is what took SRH over the line after their top order fell early. He was also the highest wicket taker for the team in the match.

DC have suffered defeat at the hands of SRH in both matches that the two sides played in the group stage this season. Will the result be any different on Sunday. IANS

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