Match 55
Indian Premier League (IPL)
May 5, 2025, 7:30 pm
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SRH
Odds » 2
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DC
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

SRH vs DC Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: IPL 2025, Match 55, May 5th

Published on: May 5, 2025 11:08 am IST | Updated on: May 5, 2025 12:35 pm IST

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The upcoming matches this week will be highly intense as the race to the playoffs heats up. Next up in Tata IPL 2025 is match 55 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The home team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, will be hosting the Delhi Capitals. SRH is almost on the brink of elimination from this season, but DC still stands a chance of making it to the last 4. How would the two teams fare in this highly action-packed contest? Let’s take a look. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for IPL 2025 match 55, DC vs SRH.

Win Probability: SRH vs DC

Odds suggest a win for the Capitals, as they are the team with more wins this season compared to the Sunrisers. However, playing at home, SRH is always a formidable side. Still, the odds are in favor of DC winning this game against SRH. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the DC vs SRH IPL 2025 match.

DC: 54% win chance
SRH: 46% win chance

  • With 6 wins and 4 losses to their name, the Delhi Capitals are a shy away from the top 4 as they are placed 5th on the table.
  • They are left with 4 more fixtures and need to win at least 2 of them to stay in the playoff hunt. DC needs to win this game as they have tougher games ahead.
  • The Sunrisers Hyderabad have 3 wins and 7 losses to their name from 10 games, and their playoff chance looks negligible.
  • Even if they win their remaining 4 games of the season, SRH won’t be able to qualify on their own, as they will have to depend on other results to go their way.

Cricket Betting Tips for SRH vs DC- IPL 2025 Match 55

Abhishek Sharma to score Over 24.5

SRH opener is their leading run-getter this season with 314 runs from 10 innings. He gives brisk starts to the team and is capable of scoring over 24.5 runs in this match.

KL Rahul to score Over 27.5

KL Rahul is the batting mainstay of Delhi Capitals this season. The wicketkeeper-batter is DC's leading run-getter so far and has gotten his team out from precarious situations.

Heinrich Klaasen to score Over 25.5

The SA wicketkeeper-batter is also the second highest run-getter for SRH this season. Klaasen will be batting at 4 in the middle overs and will face spinners more as DC has 3 spinners in their ranks. With his spin-playing ability renowned worldwide. Expect him to be among the runs in this match.

Kuldeep Yadav to be the Best Bowler

The left-arm Chinaman has been a pillar of consistency this season for the Delhi Capitals. With 12 scalps from 10 games and an economy of less than 7, Kuldeep has been spitting fire and could be the best bowler in this match.

SRH vs DC Today’s Match Prediction

Check out the IPL prediction for the SRH vs DC match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Worst IPL Season in Recent Times

Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured a disastrous IPL 2025 campaign, struggling to find consistency and sitting near the bottom of the points table. Despite starting the season with a record-breaking 286-run total against the Rajasthan Royals, their form quickly deteriorated, leading to seven defeats in their first 10 matches.

SRH’s famed opening duo, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, failed to replicate their IPL 2024 heroics, with their combined strike rate dropping significantly. The middle order, including Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen, has also underperformed, leaving SRH vulnerable in run chases. Additionally, their bowling attack, led by Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami, has struggled to contain opposition batters.

Another major concern has been SRH’s inability to adapt to different pitch conditions. While their aggressive batting worked wonders last season, opposition teams have countered them with slower tracks, making stroke play difficult. Their powerplay numbers have dropped significantly, with fewer sixes and a lower strike rate compared to IPL 2024.

With playoff hopes nearly extinguished, SRH will need a miracle to salvage their season and avoid finishing among the bottom two in the table.

The Delhi Capitals Need to Revive Their Campaign After a String Of Losses

The Delhi Capitals started their season campaign with four wins on the trot. The team took the pole position on the points table and was on a juggernaut. However, after enduring their first loss of the season at home against the 5-time champions Mumbai Indians, the team’s momentum took a toll.

After a loss at the hands of MI by 12 runs, the team managed only 2 wins in their next 5 matches. In that phase, DC managed to win against Rajasthan Royals at home in a Super Over and defeated Lucknow Super Giants away from home by 8 wickets. The campaign has been shaky of late for the Capitals, and they need to bounce back quickly as their playoff berth looks in jeopardy.

Mathematically, DC’s fortune is in their own hands. They are left with 4 more fixtures and need to win at least 2 of them. However, winning two games won’t assure them a spot in the playoffs, but it will keep them in the hunt for sure. If DC wins all their remaining games, they will surely get into the top 4.

SRH vs DC Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 25
SRH won:
13
DC won: 12
No Result: 0

It’s tough to choose between the two sides in head-to-head contests. Both teams are separated by just 1 win. Out of the 25 games played between the two sides, 13 have been won by SRH, whereas DC has won 12. DC won the reverse fixture this season by 7 wickets at Vizag.

Team Analysis: Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals

How will the two teams, i.e., Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 55? Let’s take a look.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

  • The Delhi Capitals should look for some changes in their eleven.
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk should get into the squad for Dushmantha Chameera and open the innings alongside Faf du Plessis.
  • If this happens, Abishek Porel will bat at 3.
  • T. Natarajan also needs to get a game here. He has played a lot at this ground for SRH and will know this wicket better than anyone.
  • Mohit Sharma or Mukesh Kumar could be used as an impact sub when DC bowls.

Expected Starting 11

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (WK), KL Rahul, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma/Karun Nair/Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
IMPACT PLAYERS: Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

  • The SRH team management and captain have been the worst in decision-making this season.
  • Despite regular failures, Travis Head will keep his place in the eleven and open alongside Abhishek Sharma.
  • Wiaan Mulder or Eshan Malinga could replace Kamindu Mendis in the eleven, if they want to go for an extra bowling option.
  • Mohammed Shami will come in as an Impact Sub when SRH bowls.

Expected Starting 11:

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari

IMPACT PLAYERS: Mohammed Shami

Weather Conditions and Pitch Report

Here’s the pitch and weather report for IPL 2025 Match 55: SRH vs DC at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad:

Pitch ReportWeather Report
The Hyderabad pitch generally favors batters, offering a good surface for stroke play.The temperature during the match is expected to be 26°C, providing warm evening conditions.
Pacers can extract some movement early, but batting gets easier as the match progresses.Humidity levels will be 40%, ensuring fairly dry conditions.
Spinners could play a key role in the middle overs as the pitch slows down.There is a 1-2% chance of rain.
Chasing teams have often had an advantage due to the presence of dew in the second innings.Light winds of 8-12 km/h could assist swing bowlers in the early overs.

Toss Prediction

Sunrisers Hyderabad is one team that loves to bat first at their home. The Capitals, on the other hand, prefer chasing. Therefore, both captains will back their instincts and take the call, that will be favorable for their respective teams.

Where to Watch Today’s Match

The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-55 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across the Star Sports Network.

SRH vs DC: Today’s IPL Match Predictions

Well, the odds favor DC to win today’s fixture, and going by the way these two teams have played so far this season, the Capitals will start as favorites. However, SRH is a different beast at home, and with DC’s recent form being a bit shaky, we are backing Sunrisers Hyderabad to win this fixture and keep their gloomy hopes of making it to the playoffs alive. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction, the hosts, Sunrisers Hyderabad, are expected to win the SRH vs DC Dream11 Prediction contest.

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