Published on: May 5, 2025 12:58 pm IST|Updated on: May 5, 2025 12:58 pm IST
Match 55 of the Tata IPL 2025 will witness a clash between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on May 5. This fixture holds immense significance, especially for the hosts, SRH, who are on the brink of elimination from the playoff race.
The hosts have endured one of their worst seasons in recent times. The Pat Cummins-led side has struggled in almost every facet of the game, having won only 3 of their 10 encounters and placed 9th on the table. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen have been the only ray of hope in the batting unit, whereas among the bowlers, Zeeshan Ansari and Harshal Patel have shone to a great extent. Besides these names, the rest of the team has been below par, and their position on the points table speaks volumes about their struggle.
The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have had a mixed sort of season so far. They started their campaign with 4 wins on the trot and looked like they won’t stop. However, the team lost momentum in their last six games as they could find wins only twice in six occasions. It’s high time now for Axar Patel and his men to bounce back and force their way into the playoffs. With 4 more games left, DC needs to win at least 2 for a spot in the playoffs.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SRH vs DC Dream11 prediction.
Date: 5th May 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Matches Played: 25 SRH won: 13 DC won: 12 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
The Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have played 25 matches between them. SRH has managed to win 13, whereas DC has won 12. The last game between these two sides this season, played at the VDCA Stadium in Vizag, was won by DC by 7 wickets.
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium for IPL 2025 Match 55 between SRH and DC is expected to be a batting-friendly surface, but recent matches have shown some unpredictability. Traditionally, the Hyderabad pitch offers even bounce and good carry, allowing batters to play their shots freely. However, in the last few games, teams have struggled to post big totals, indicating that the surface is providing some assistance to pacers, especially under lights. Seamers can expect early movement, particularly if there is grass or moisture on the wicket. Spinners will likely come into play in the middle overs, as the pitch tends to slow down, making stroke play more challenging. Dew might not be a major factor, but captains could still prefer chasing, given the uncertainty of how the pitch behaves in the first innings.
Check out the table below for IPL stats at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad,
SRH vs DC Team News and Expected Playing XI
SRH Expected Playing XI: 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
DC Expected Playing XI: 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
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the visitors Delhi Capitals, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will take place on Monday, May 5, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Heinrich Klaasen, Abishek Porel Batters: Travis Head, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat
C/VC Options- Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma, Abishek Porel