SRH VS DC Match 55 Preview : Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals – Match Preview IPL 2025
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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1. Match Details
• Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
• Date: Monday, 5 May 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The Hyderabad pitch has historically offered excellent batting conditions with a bit of assistance for the spinners as the match progresses. In the first innings, the surface is usually flat, making it easier for batters to score. However, under lights, the dew factor could play a crucial role, making chasing a better option.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 175+
• Dew Factor: Likely in second innings
• Best Suited For: Batsmen and spinners (in 2nd innings)
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3. Weather Report
• Temperature: 30°C (evening)
• Humidity: 60%
• Chances of Rain: 5% (very unlikely to interrupt)
• Conditions: Clear skies with light winds
4. Head-to-Head Record
• Total Matches Played: 23
• Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 11
• Delhi Capitals Wins: 12
• Last 5 Encounters:
• DC won – 3
• SRH won – 2
• Draws – 0
Recent Edge: DC holds a slight edge in recent matchups.
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5. Key Players to Watch
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
• Travis Head: Explosive opener capable of turning the game in the powerplay.
• Heinrich Klaasen: In red-hot form this season, a dependable middle-order finisher.
• Pat Cummins (C): Leading with aggression and bowling spearhead with the new ball.
• Abhishek Sharma: A solid all-round option providing flexibility.
• Mohammed Shami: Lethal with the new ball and in death overs.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
• Faf du Plessis: Veteran opener who can anchor the innings.
• Jake Fraser-McGurk: Young sensation with quick strike rate at the top.
• Axar Patel (C): Crucial all-rounder providing both economy and breakthroughs.
• Mitchell Starc: Strike bowler, especially dangerous in the powerplay.
• Kuldeep Yadav: Mystery spinner who could trouble SRH’s left-handers.
6. Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
1. Travis Head
2. Abhishek Sharma
3. Nitish Kumar Reddy
4. Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
5. Kamindu Mendis
6. Ishan Kishan
7. Wiaan Mulder
8. Pat Cummins (C)
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Rahul Chahar
Impact Players: Zeeshan Ansari, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh
Delhi Capitals (DC)
1. Faf du Plessis
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Tristan Stubbs
4. KL Rahul (wk)
5. Axar Patel (C)
6. Donovan Ferreira
7. Sameer Rizvi
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Mukesh Kumar
11. Mohit Sharma
Impact Players: Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Ajay Mandal
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7. Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers:
• Heinrich Klaasen (VC)
• KL Rahul
Batters:
• Travis Head
• Faf du Plessis
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-Rounders:
• Axar Patel (C)
• Abhishek Sharma
Bowlers:
• Pat Cummins
• Mohammed Shami
• Mitchell Starc
• Kuldeep Yadav
Dream11 Captain: Axar Patel
Dream11 Vice-Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
8. Final Match Prediction
This contest is poised to be a nail-biter. Delhi Capitals come into the match with strong momentum and a more balanced squad. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad have a lethal bowling attack led by Pat Cummins and Shami and the explosive power of Klaasen and Head.
• If SRH bats first: A score of 180+ will give them a strong chance.
• If DC bats first: Anything over 175 will put pressure on SRH due to DC’s quality bowling lineup.
Final Prediction:
Delhi Capitals to win a close contest – primarily due to better recent
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