SRH vs DC – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s SRH vs DC IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

A week ago, Delhi Capitals looked like strong contenders for the playoffs, comfortably sitting near the top of the IPL standings. But oh, how quickly things can change in this tournament. Just seven days later, they’ve slipped out of the top four — a reflection of just how cutthroat and unpredictable this season has been. With only three points separating second-placed Punjab Kings and fifth-placed Delhi, the race is tighter than ever. Tonight, though, Delhi have the perfect opportunity to claw their way back into the mix when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Uppal. A win would bring them within a point of Punjab and re-ignite their playoff push. 

For Delhi, this isn’t just another game — it’s a crucial test of their title ambitions. Sure, they have games in hand over some rivals, but in a league this volatile, banking on future matches is risky business. As any seasoned campaigner will tell you, points on the board are worth their weight in gold. That’s what makes this clash so important — a win tonight would give them control of their destiny again. 

On the other side, Sunrisers Hyderabad are hanging on by a thread. It’s been a tough campaign for them, and they’re currently second from bottom. But they’re not completely out of the picture — not yet. If they can string together four wins in their remaining matches, there’s still a glimmer of hope for a late playoff surge. That said, one more slip-up and it’s curtains for their season.  So, while Delhi are chasing a return to the top four, it’s do-or-die for SRH. The stakes are sky-high for both teams, but especially for the Sunrisers. It’s a night that could either keep their dreams alive or bring their season to an early end. 

SRH vs DC Toss Update 

Will be updated as soon as the toss happens.

SRH vs DC Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for SRH and DC: 

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga 

Impact Subs: Atharva Taide, Jaydev Unadkat 

Delhi Capitals (DC): Faf Du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar   

Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk 

SRH vs DC Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold: 

Match Prediction: This one's massive for both sides, but the pressure is really on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Given where they sit on the table, this is a do-or-die clash — lose tonight, and their playoff dreams all but disappear. The good news for SRH? They’ve got home advantage on their side. 

The match is being played at Uppal, a ground where Sunrisers have traditionally been rock solid. In fact, when it comes to win percentages at home, only Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk and Rajasthan Royals at the SMS Stadium boast better records than SRH at Uppal. That’s no small feat. With their loyal fans in the stands and familiar conditions underfoot, SRH will be hoping to use that home energy to fuel a much-needed win and keep their playoff hopes flickering for at least one more game. 

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