The 55th match of IPL 2025 sees Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday, May 5. With playoff hopes all but over, SRH will aim to play for pride, while DC look to stay in the top-four race.
SRH’s Struggles Continue
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, have managed only three wins in 10 matches and recently lost to Gujarat Titans by 38 runs. Their batting order has faltered, and the pace unit has lacked consistency. However, with no playoff pressure, SRH could play freely and challenge DC.
Delhi Capitals Eye Crucial Win
Delhi Capitals have had a mixed second half, losing four of their last six games. Axar Patel’s side, currently fighting for a playoff spot, must bounce back strongly. In their last meeting this season, DC beat SRH convincingly by seven wickets.
Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The Hyderabad surface has been a batting haven, averaging a scoring rate of 11.28 runs per over. While the new ball offers early movement, spinners have struggled, conceding over 10 runs per over. Expect another high-scoring contest, with the toss-winning side likely to bowl first.
Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami.
Impact Player: Travis Head
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.
Players to Watch
Veteran opener Faf du Plessis could be pivotal for Delhi. After scoring a gritty 62 in his previous outing, the South African aims to build on his 165 runs from five innings this season at a strike rate of 134.14.