Australian pacer Mitchell Starc showcased his dominance in the IPL 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, dismissing Travis Head in the powerplay. Starc's exceptional bowling, including his first T20 five-wicket haul, helped restrict Sunrisers to 163 runs. Delhi Capitals chased down the target comfortably, securing a seven-wicket victory and maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
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