On Might 5, 2025, T Natarajan lastly donned the Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey for the primary time, marking a big private milestone within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
T Natarajan makes long-awaited DC debut in opposition to former group SRH
Natarajan debuted in Delhi’s essential eleventh fixture in opposition to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), the franchise he represented for 5 seasons. Natarajan had been sidelined for the preliminary 10 matches, recovering from a shoulder damage and awaiting his flip amidst Delhi’s steady tempo mixture. Purchased for a hefty ₹10.75 crore on the 2025 public sale, expectations surrounding the Tamil Nadu seamer had been mounting. His return to aggressive motion was long-awaited and symbolic, coming full circle in opposition to his former group. It was a poignant comeback for Natarajan, as he confronted SunRisers Hyderabad—a franchise he served loyally from 2020 to 2024, taking 65 wickets in 56 appearances.
A well-known rivalry and a high-stakes return
Delhi made the daring transfer to swap out Mukesh Kumar for Natarajan at a time when the group desperately wanted to bounce again within the playoffs race. The choice was as tactical because it was emotional, with Natarajan’s inclusion reflecting each health regained and religion restored. Having missed the 2024-25 home season attributable to damage, his match readiness was below scrutiny. DC’s Director of Cricket, Kevin Pietersen, hinted earlier that choice would hinge strictly on group dynamics. Whereas Natarajan lastly earned his cap, explosive finisher Ashutosh Sharma was benched as an Affect Sub. With Delhi now clinging to fifth place after a mid-season hunch, the subsequent 4 matches may outline their marketing campaign—and Natarajan’s impression may show pivotal.
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Sunrisers rang in key modifications to their line-up forward of their IPL 2025 face-off in opposition to Delhi. The Orange Military made a strategic name to drop Kamindu Mendis and younger all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Of their place, hard-hitting middle-order batter Abhinav Manohar and skilled campaigner Sachin Child had been drafted into the beginning XI. Pacer Mohammed Shami, a mainstay within the bowling unit, was moved to the impression substitutes checklist for the encounter. SRH skipper opted to bowl first, signaling a calculated shift in match-day dynamics.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Wreathed in crimson & blue and able to 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐑❤️🔥
Go nicely, Nattu 🔥
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) Might 5, 2025
Lastly natarajan is again 🥹🥹♥️♥️
— Nikhil_Prince🚲 (@Nikhil_Prince01) Might 5, 2025
Blissful for T Natarajan. He has the talent & expertise to be within the taking part in XI, not on the bench. Go nicely. 🤞✨
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) Might 5, 2025
Happy for T Natarajan. He does easy issues proper. And he has an underrated quick ball – Hyperextension.
After all, he has been out for some time, so he may take a sport or two to search out his rhythm.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) Might 5, 2025
Lastly T Natarajan featured within the taking part in Xi for DC
— Manjit 𝕏 (@CricManjit) Might 5, 2025
Glad you included T Natarajan – @DelhiCapitals. All one of the best. #DCvsSRH pic.twitter.com/8FaeXDw6sh
— Ummrit (@ummrit) Might 5, 2025
NATARAJAN IS BACK FELLASSSSSSSS 🥳🥳🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
— Salt (@Bittuu_tweets) Might 5, 2025
Lastly T Natarajan makes DC debut!
Good selection. Hopefully it augurs nicely for Delhi Capitals #SRHvsDC
— Saurabh Srivastava (@Saurv99) Might 5, 2025
Wow,It wanted Hyderabad to get Natarajan taking part in this season ! Blissful for him.
— Ramteja Bvv (@ram45tej) Might 5, 2025
Natarajan rather than Mukesh Kumar. A lot wanted for DC.
— Deepak Kumar Panda (@Deepsdkp) Might 5, 2025
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