IPL Results 2016: Updated Points Table After Latest Indian Premier League Scores
Sunrisers Hyderabad's win streak was broken by Delhi Daredevils on Thursday, as the hosts fell to an unexpected seven-wicket defeat in the latest match of the Indian Premier League.
A controversial dismissal of Quinton de Kock appeared to give the competition leaders the edge, but the Daredevils suffocated the match and chipped away at their target with the bat in hand.
Delhi scored 150 from three to win the match after the Sunrisers had posted 146 from eight.
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Hyderabad remain atop the IPL despite the loss, leading the way on 14 points.
Delhi had lost their previous two, but they were professional when it mattered most, as Sanju Samson smashed a late succession of boundaries.
Sky Sports Cricket provided the latest standings and full match summary:
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Daredevils
Delhi Daredevils, 150/3 (De Kock 44, Mishra two for 19), beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, 146/8 (Warner 46, Henriques two for 19), by seven wickets.
The Daredevils won the toss and opted to field, allowing David Warner to find his usual quick-hitting form at the crease for the hosts. The Australian smashed 46 off just 30 balls to allow Hyderabad an early advantage.
The top order was in fine fettle, as Shikhar Dhawan hit 34, and Kane Williamson added 27 from 24 deliveries.
However, the next six wickets fell for just 20 runs, as the home crowd cringed at the collapse.
Aakash Chopra passed comment on the significance of Warner's dismissal—bowled by Jayant Yadav:
The Sunrisers set Delhi at 147 to win, and the visitors took a cautious approach to keep their wickets in hand.
Batsman De Kock exploded into action during the Daredevils' innings, smashing seven boundaries on his way to a score of 44.
However, the South African maverick was controversially dismissed, given out from Moises Henriques' delivery after being adjudged to have nicked the ball with the toe of his bat.
However, TV replays suggested the player did not make contact with the ball, leading the the 23-year-old to trudge off in disappointment and disgust.
Sky Sports Cricket highlighted the speed of De Kock's contribution:
De Kock gave his team a great foundation as they attempted to play conservative cricket, but SRH struck back as their opponents were coasting.
Henriques had taken the wicket of Karun Nair shortly before De Kock walked, leaving Delhi on 75 from two.
Sunrisers reset themselves at the crease and slowly chased a low run rate of 7.51, needing just 39 runs to canter to the victory.
The dot balls were difficult to come by, as the Daredevils happily took the singles on offer, but three sixes between Samson and Rishabh Pant kept the visitors' noses in front until the finish line.
Delhi timed their chase to perfection, and the Sunrisers had no depth in their batting order when they needed it most. Credit must go to the Daredevils' bowling attack, who knocked off the middle order with ruthless efficiency, and the team now reside in the top four of the latest standings.
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