IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Capitals by 15 runs

Jonny Bairstow struck a half century and Rashid Khan plucked 3-14 against Delhi Capitals to give Sunrisers Hyderabad its first victory in the Indian Premier League.

Delhi Capitals have four points from three games and shares the lead with Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

On Wednesday, Rajasthan, which has won both its matches, take on Kolkata Knight Riders at Dubai.

“I think I don’t take pressure on myself to create an impact. I keep calm and cool and focus on what I have to do,” Rashid said after dedicating his man of the match-winning performance to his parents.

“(It’s been a) tough one-and-a-half year, first I lost my dad, then my mom 3-4 months ago. She was my biggest fan. This award goes to them. When I used to win an award, the whole night she used to talk to me,” The Associated Press quoted him as saying.

Bairstow made 53 off 48 balls on a slow wicket at Sheikh Zayed Stadium as Hyderabad scored 162-4 after Delhi captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field.