Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face a do-or-die scenario as they welcome Delhi Capitals (DC) to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium for Match 55 of IPL 2025. With only three wins in 10 matches, SRH must win all remaining games and hope for favourable results elsewhere to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, sit just outside the top four with 12 points but have lost momentum after a strong start. With four games left – three against top-table teams – this fixture becomes a must-win if they’re to stay ahead in the race.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, Match 55, IPL 2025
- Date: May 5, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioCinema (App & Website)
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
Hyderabad has been a batting-friendly venue in IPL 2025 with four of five matches won by chasing sides. The pitch tends to slow down slightly in the second innings but offers minimal help to spinners. Pacers, especially those who hit the deck hard or bowl into the pitch, have had better success here.
Ground Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Square Boundaries | 63m and 70m |
| Straight Boundary | 77m |
| Surface Type | Flat, batting-friendly |
| Par First Innings Score | 200+ |
| Spin Assistance | Low |
SRH vs DC: Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 25
- SRH Wins: 13
- DC Wins: 12
- At Hyderabad: 3 wins each (6 matches)
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari / Mohammed Shami
Delhi Capitals:
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar / Ashutosh Sharma
SRH vs DC Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers
- Heinrich Klaasen – Has been a consistent performer for SRH with 311 runs from 10 matches. A reliable middle-order anchor.
- Tristan Stubbs – High-impact player in the lower middle-order. Averaging 43.60 this season.
- KL Rahul (C/VC) – In fine touch, especially at this venue (257 runs, avg 36.71). Anchors DC’s top order.
Batters
- Travis Head (C/VC) – Blistering start to the season, but has slowed down. Still averaging 41.72 at a strike rate of 181.42.
- Faf du Plessis – Back from injury and scored a fluent 50 recently. Strong record against SRH (405 runs, avg 45, SR 152.83).
All-rounders
- Abhishek Sharma – SRH’s leading run-scorer. Explosive at home (521 runs in 19 innings at SR 204.31).
- Axar Patel (C/VC) – Batting impact and bowling control make him a must-have. Averages 35 with the bat at this venue.
Bowlers
- Pat Cummins – Vital in powerplay and death overs. Also handy with the bat.
- Harshal Patel – SRH’s leading wicket-taker. Banks on slower balls to deceive batters.
- Kuldeep Yadav – Has 9 wickets in 7 matches vs SRH since 2020. Can be effective against middle-order.
- Mitchell Starc – 10 wickets in just 4 games against SRH since 2020, including a best of 5/35.
Player Battles to Watch For
Mitchell Starc vs SRH (Since 2020)
- Innings: 4
- Wickets: 10
- Best: 5/35
- Average: 13.60
- Strike Rate: 8.8
Faf du Plessis vs SRH (Since 2020)
- Innings: 10
- Runs: 405
- Average: 45
- Strike Rate: 152.83
Abhishek Sharma at Hyderabad
- Matches: 19
- Runs: 521
- Average: 30.65
- Strike Rate: 204.31
- Best: 141
KL Rahul at Hyderabad
- Innings: 8
- Runs: 257
- Average: 36.71
- Strike Rate: 125.37
Fantasy Captaincy Picks:
- KL Rahul – Consistent and venue-familiar.
- Travis Head – High-risk, high-reward pick.
- Axar Patel – All-round utility makes him a top C/VC choice.
- Mitchell Starc – Strike bowler against a shaky SRH top order.
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