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CHENNAI: Sunrisers Hyderabad's inept middle-order show foiled their splendid bowling effort as they slumped to yet another defeat in Indian Premier League (IPL), losing Sunday's contest against Delhi Capitals via Super Over.
Hyderabad spinners Rashid Khan and Jagadeesha Suchith's tight spells had restricted the Capitals to 159 for four despite a quick 81-run stand between openers Prithvi Shaw (53) and Shikhar Dhawan (28).
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However, Hyderabad's over-reliance on their top-order batsmen meant that once skipper David Warner (6) and Jonny Bairstow (38) were dismissed, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was left to anchor the sinking ship.
DC are currently placed second with 8 points from five games while SRH are seventh with a lone win.