IPL Bulletin For May 6: From SRH-DC Clash Getting Washed Out Due To Rain To Kagiso Rabada Returning To Gujarat Titans After Doping Ban

IPL Bulletin For May 6: Rain washed out the SRH vs DC clash, eliminating Hyderabad from the playoffs while DC remain in the race. Delhi also recorded the second-lowest powerplay score of the season with 26/4.

Kagiso Rabada is cleared to return after serving a one-month doping ban. Mohammed Shami received a death threat via email, triggering a police probe.

CSK signed Urvil Patel to replace injured Vansh Bedi. PM Modi praised RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his IPL heroics during the Khelo India Youth Games.

RCB lead the table with 16 points. Virat Kohli and Prasidh Krishna hold the Orange and Purple Caps, respectively. MI will face GT in Match 56 at Wankhede.

1) SRH vs DC IPL 2025 Match Abandoned Due To Wet Outfield

The clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was abandoned due to heavy rain, with both teams sharing a point each. SRH moved to 8th on the table with 7 points from 11 matches, while DC remained 5th with 13 points.

Before the downpour, SRH skipper Pat Cummins led a fiery bowling display after opting to bowl first. He struck in the very first over and ended with figures of 3/19, reducing DC to 47/5. Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs added a vital 66-run stand, helping DC reach 133/7. However, the rain prevented SRH from starting their chase.

2) Rain-Marred Game Eliminates SRH, DC Still Stay In Hunt

The washout of the IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium resulted in both sides receiving one point each. The rain-affected game not only cost SRH a potential victory but also confirmed their exit from this season's playoff contention. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, who managed only 133 runs in their innings, benefitted from the interruption and remain in the race for a playoff spot thanks to the shared point.

3) Delhi Capitals record 2nd Lowest Powerplay Score in IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals ended the powerplay at a precarious 26/4, marking the second-lowest score in the first six overs of IPL 2025. The lowest remains Sunrisers Hyderabad's 24/4 against Mumbai Indians earlier this season. With this performance, DC not only posted one of the lowest powerplay totals but also matched the record for most wickets lost among teams with low scores in IPL 2025.

4) Kagiso Rabada Cleared For IPL Comeback After Doping Ban

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is now eligible to resume playing cricket after completing a one-month doping suspension. The ban, initially set for three months, was shortened after Rabada tested positive for a recreational substance during the SA20 tournament earlier this year.

5) Mohammed Shami Receives Death Threat, Police Begin Probe

In a troubling development during the IPL 2025 season, Mohammed Shami, the Indian and Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler, has allegedly received a death threat through email, as confirmed by his brother Haseeb. As per a report by IndiaToday, the threatening message was sent to Shami's inbox on Sunday afternoon between 2 and 3 pm, leading the family to take swift action.

6) CSK Sign Urvil Patel As Replacement For Injured Vansh Bedi

Chennai Super Kings have brought in Gujarat's Urvil Patel as a replacement for the injured Vansh Bedi for the rest of the IPL 2025 season. Bedi has been sidelined due to injury, prompting CSK to make the roster change.

7) Vaibhav Suryavanshi Earns PM Modi's Praise After Stunning IPL 2025 Performance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the inauguration of the 7th Khelo India Youth Games via videoconference, praised young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his outstanding performances in IPL 2025 with Rajasthan Royals.

8) RCB Lead IPL 2025 Standings

Rajat Patidar-led RCB lead the IPL 2025 standings with 16 points so far.

9) Virat Kohli Leads Orange Cap Standings, Prasidh Krishna With Purple Cap

Virat Kohli as of now holds the IPL 2025 Orange Cap for most runs scored, while Prasidh Krishna has the Purple Cap for scalping the most wickets till now.