By Chirag - May 05, 2025 09:24 AM
The IPL 2025 season heats up as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in match number 55 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday, May 5. Both sides have plenty riding on this encounter, making it a high-stakes clash.
Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in a must-win situation, currently placed ninth in the points table. After their most recent setback, a 38-run loss to the Gujarat Titans, their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs are now in ruins. Despite Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 74 off 41 balls, SRH's overall batting and bowling have failed to click consistently this season. Captain Pat Cummins will be hoping his side can rally and keep their slim qualification hopes alive.
The campaign for the DC, meanwhile, has been uneventful. After a flying start with four consecutive wins, they’ve stumbled in recent weeks, losing four out of their last six matches. Their latest setback was a 14-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders at home, where their chase faltered once again. DC, currently just outside the top four, cannot afford more slip-ups if they aim to secure a playoff berth.
The weather in Hyderabad on match day is expected to be warm and clear, with no threat of rain. Evening temperatures will hover around 30°C, ideal for cricket.
As for the pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, it's typically a batting-friendly surface with decent bounce and carry. However, spinners tend to get some assistance as the game progresses. Chasing has been slightly challenging here, suggesting that teams might prefer to bat first and put scoreboard pressure in a high-pressure game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have faced off 25 times in IPL history, with SRH holding a slender edge. Here’s how the numbers stack up:
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1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (WK), 4. Heinrich Klaasen (WK), 5. Aniket Verma, 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Kamindu Mendis, 8. Pat Cummins (C), 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Jaydev Unadkat / Zeeshan Ansari
Impact Players: 1. Wiaan Mulder, 2. Eshan Malinga, 3. Sachin Baby, 4. Simarjeet Singh
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1. Faf du Plessis, 2. Abhishek Porel (WK), 3. Karun Nair, 4. KL Rahul (WK), 5. Axar Patel (C), 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Vipraj Nigam, 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Mukesh Kumar
Impact Players: 1. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 2. Sameer Rizvi, 3. Darshan Nalkande, 4. Donovan Ferreira, 5. Ashutosh Sharma
Analyzing current form, head-to-head record, and conditions, the AI model slightly favors Delhi Capitals to edge out Sunrisers Hyderabad in this fixture. Delhi's stronger bowling lineup, led by Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav, and their deeper batting resources could prove crucial against an SRH side that has struggled with consistency. However, if SRH’s top order, particularly Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, fires, they could turn the tide in front of their home crowd.
Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals (with 55% win probability)
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