The Sunrisers Hyderabad started with a bang, scoring 67 runs for the loss of no wicket at the end of powerplay against the Delhi Capitals. SRH openers attacked DC bowlers from the off, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 42 runs in 19 balls.

The Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.