<\/p>\nVaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rampage in IPL<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The numbers only reinforce Sooryavanshi\u2019s dominance. Across IPL 2025 and 2026, he has taken on a formidable list of bowlers including Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Trent Boult, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson and Marco Jansen. Remarkably, only Rabada has managed to keep him relatively quiet, conceding at a strike rate of around 125. Against nearly every other top-tier bowler, Sooryavanshi has struck at over 200, with even Siraj going at a brisk 170.And it\u2019s not just about scoring runs, it\u2019s the manner of it. Sooryavanshi has shown no regard for reputation. A first-ball six off Bumrah, another off Boult, and similar intent against Cummins highlight his fearless mindset. Hazlewood\u2019s first over to him read 4, 4, 4, 6. Bhuvneshwar was greeted with a boundary off the very first ball, while Arshdeep conceded 6, 4, 4 in his opening over. Even the craft of Sunil Narine and express pace of Ferguson couldn\u2019t contain him for long.Across all bowlers he has faced, only Mohsin Khan and Narine have managed to restrict him effectively, while Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna have had more balanced contests.<\/p>\nReturn of mighty Starc<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
A plus point for the Delhi Capitals is the return of Mitchell Starc after a long break. Fully recovered, Starc is expected to bring extra pace and rhythm if he features against the Rajasthan Royals tonight. Last season, he registered his maiden five-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the first overseas pacer for Delhi Capitals to achieve the feat. After a nine-year IPL hiatus, Starc was signed for a record Rs 24.75 crore in IPL 2024, underlining the franchise\u2019s faith in his match-winning ability.While his economy rate was on the higher side during the league stage, Starc delivered when it mattered most. He produced match-defining spells in the playoffs, striking early to dismantle Sunrisers Hyderabad in both the Qualifier and the Final. His lethal yorker to dismiss Abhishek Sharma in the IPL 2024 final perfectly justified his price tag and showcased his big-match pedigree.Given these numbers, the big question remains: can Mitchell Starc, even if slightly short of peak rhythm, find a way to counter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi\u2019s relentless aggression, or will the youngster continue his trend of taking on elite bowlers from the very first ball?With Cricket Australia clearing Starc to participate in the IPL from May 1, it now remains to be seen whether Delhi Capitals include him in tonight\u2019s clash. If they do, fans could be in for one of the most explosive match-ups of the season.<\/div>\n
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