Delhi Capitals (DC) thumped SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 17 runs in the second Qualifier on Sunday to book their berth in the final and move closer towards their maiden IPL trophy. After electing to bat first, DC's batting unit, led by the new opening duo of Shikhar Dhawan and Marcus Stoinis, started off well by hitting a flurry of boundaries in the powerplay.

The duo put up 86 runs for the first wicket to lay the foundation of a colossal total. While Stoinis scored 38 off 27, Dhawan finished with 78 from 50 deliveries. With Shimron Hetmyer's late fireworks, DC amassed a daunting 189-run total on the scoreboard. In response, SRH were jolted with an early blow in the form of skipper David Warner. Kagiso Rabada took four wickets and Stoinis scalped three as DC curbed the Hyderabad batting unit to 172 runs, sealing a comprehensive victory at Abu Dhabi.
This is the first time when the Delhi franchise has progressed into the final of the IPL. Stoinis, who was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive all-round performance, said that DC can lift the trophy if they play their best against the defending champions -- Mumbai Indians (MI).