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 crew 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 harm and awaiting his flip amidst Delhi’s secure 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 crew. 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 crew 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 on account of harm, his match readiness was underneath scrutiny. DC’s Director of Cricket, Kevin Pietersen, hinted earlier that choice would hinge strictly on crew dynamics. Whereas Natarajan lastly earned his cap, explosive finisher Ashutosh Sharma was benched as an Impression Sub. With Delhi now clinging to fifth place after a mid-season droop, the following 4 matches might outline their marketing campaign—and Natarajan’s impression might 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 have been drafted into the beginning XI. Pacer Mohammed Shami, a mainstay within the bowling unit, was moved to the impression substitutes listing 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 pink & blue and able to 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐑❤️🔥
Go nicely, Nattu 🔥
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 5, 2025
Lastly natarajan is again 🥹🥹♥️♥️
— Nikhil_Prince🚲 (@Nikhil_Prince01) May 5, 2025
Completely satisfied for T Natarajan. He has the talent & expertise to be within the taking part in XI, not on the bench. Go nicely. 🤞✨
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) May 5, 2025
Happy for T Natarajan. He does easy issues proper. And he has an underrated quick ball – Hyperextension.
In fact, he has been out for some time, so he would possibly take a sport or two to search out his rhythm.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) May 5, 2025
Lastly T Natarajan featured within the taking part in Xi for DC
— Manjit 𝕏 (@CricManjit) May 5, 2025
Glad you included T Natarajan – @DelhiCapitals. All one of the best. #DCvsSRH pic.twitter.com/8FaeXDw6sh
— Ummrit (@ummrit) May 5, 2025
NATARAJAN IS BACK FELLASSSSSSSS 🥳🥳🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
— Salt (@Bittuu_tweets) May 5, 2025
Lastly T Natarajan makes DC debut!
Sensible choice. Hopefully it augurs nicely for Delhi Capitals #SRHvsDC
— Saurabh Srivastava (@Saurv99) May 5, 2025
Wow,It wanted Hyderabad to get Natarajan taking part in this season ! Completely satisfied for him.
— Ramteja Bvv (@ram45tej) May 5, 2025
Natarajan instead of Mukesh Kumar. A lot wanted for DC.
— Deepak Kumar Panda (@Deepsdkp) May 5, 2025
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