SRH vs DC Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 55th Match of IPL 2025

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Just a week ago, things were looking great for Delhi Capitals — they were cruising near the top of the IPL table and had the playoffs firmly in their sights. Fast forward seven days, and it’s a different story. They now find themselves just outside the top four. That’s how ruthless and unpredictable this IPL season has been. The gap between second-placed Punjab Kings and fifth-placed Delhi is just three points, and the Capitals have a golden chance to narrow that down to just one when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad at Uppal tonight. 

Make no mistake — this is a must-win clash for Delhi if they’re serious about ending their long wait for an IPL trophy. Sure, they’ve got a couple of games in hand over some of the teams above them, but as the old saying goes, they’d rather have points on the board than rely on catching up later. That’s why tonight’s game is so crucial. 

As for Sunrisers Hyderabad, their season has been a rough ride. They’re languishing near the bottom of the table, but mathematically, they’re still alive. Win all four of their remaining games, and there’s still a shot at sneaking into the playoffs. But the stakes couldn’t be higher — one more loss and their campaign is pretty much over. So, while this is a big night for Delhi, it might be even bigger for SRH. Their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, and tonight could decide whether they keep fighting or pack up for next year. 

Head-to-Head: SRH vs DC - Who Holds the Advantage?

As of IPL 2025, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head battle against Delhi Capitals (DC) due to current form. Out of the 25 encounters between the two, SRH has won 13 and DC managed 12 win, giving them the upper hand in terms of total victories. However, it's important to note that SRH comes into this matchup riding high on a last game form, giving them confidence heading into this crucial contest.

Total Matches Played: 25

SRH Wins: 13

LSG Wins: 12

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Recent Forms of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals:

SRH: L L W L L 

DC: L W L L L

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as match predictions is concerned, SRH might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, and Aniket Verma. But DC's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam make them a formidable opponent. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium might slightly favor the spin-heavy teams, so expect a good contest between bat and ball. With pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium being a batter's paradise, we know Hyderabad are the favorites, as they have the likes of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.

Injury Update: Currently no injury concern.

SRH vs PBKS Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: SRH vs DC 55th Match of IPL 2025

Date: 5 May 2025

Time: 7:30 PM

Stadium: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium   

Location: Hyderabad

MA Chidambaram Pitch Report:     

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad offers a balanced pitch that challenges both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, the surface favors the batsmen, allowing them to play aggressive strokes with good bounce and a solid foundation. A first-innings score between 190-290 runs is generally considered competitive. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, providing assistance to spinners, which can make chasing more difficult. Teams chasing targets around 180-190 runs generally have a fighting chance, but anything above 200-210 can put them under pressure, especially with the slow nature of the pitch in the second innings. Overall, it’s a dynamic surface where both batting and bowling strategies need to adapt to the conditions, and a score around 190+ is often a strong target for the chasing side. 

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	83
Batting First Won	35
Bowling First Won	47
1st Innings Average Score	163
2nd Innings Average Score	147
Highest Total	286/6 SRH vs RR
Lowest Total	80/10 DC vs SRH
Highest Chased	247/2 SRH vs PBKS
Lowest Defended	126/6 SRH vs PW

Possible Playing 11 for 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

Possible playing 11 for 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

Sunrisers Hyderabad Key players:

Abhishek Sharma: 74 (41), 8 (8), 40 (28), 141 (55), 18 (16), 2 (6)

Travish Head: 20(16), 0 (4), 28 (29), 66 (37), 8 (5), 4 (2)

Aniket Verma: 3(7)12 (14), 18 (8), DNB, 18 (14), 6 (6)

Heinrich Klaasen: 23 (18), 71 (44), 37 (28), 21(14), 27 (19), 33 (21)

Pat Commins:  1/40 + 19 (10), 0/31, 3/36 + 8(4), 0/40, 1/26, 1/44 + 14(15)

Jaydev Unadkat: 3/35, 2/21, 1/21, DNP, DNP 

Delhi Capitals Key players:

Abhishek Porel: 4 (2), 28 (11), 51 (36), 18 (9), 49 (37), 33 (25)

Karun Nair: 15 (13), 4 (4), 15 (9), 31 (18), 0 (3), 89 (40)

Kl Rahul: 7 (5), 41 (39), 57 (42), 28 (14), 38 (32), 15 (13)

Tristan Stubbs: 1(3), 34 (18), DNB, 31 (21), 34* (18), 1 (4)

Axar Patel: 43(23), 15 (13) + 2/19, 34 (20) + 0/29, 39 (32) + 0/18, 34 (14) + 1/23, 9 (6) + 0/19

Kuldeep Yadav: 0/27, 0/28, 0/33, 1/30, 1/33, 2/23

Mitchell Starc: 3/43, 0/31, 1/25, 0/49, 1/36, 0/43

Mukesh Kumar: 0/17, 0/51, 4/33, 1/40, 0/31, 1/38

SRH vs DC Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Porel, Kl Rahul

Batsman: Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tristan Stubbs

All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel

Bowlers: Mitchel Starc, Harshal Patel, Vipraj Nigam

SRH vs DC Team for Today Match:

SRH vs DC Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1: Axar Patel (C), Abhishek Sharma (VC)      

Choice 2: Travis Head (C), KL Rahul  (VC)

SRH vs DC Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

Ishan Kishan, Aniket Verma, Kuldeep Yadav, Faf Du Plessis 

Disclaimer: 

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.

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