By Chirag - May 05, 2025 10:24 AM
On Monday, May 5, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will square off in a pivotal IPL 2025 match at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both clubs are carrying the burden of previous losses into this matchup. In their most recent game, SRH faltered and lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) by 38 runs. With just three wins from 10 matches, Hyderabad sit in ninth place and are clinging to faint hopes of a playoff spot.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals are coming off a narrow 14-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, DC remain in contention for the playoffs, positioned fifth on the points table with 12 points, courtesy of six victories in 10 outings. This makes today’s encounter pivotal for both sides — SRH looking to keep their slim chances alive and DC aiming to solidify their position.
As both teams gear up for battle, let’s take a look at three players who could make the biggest impact with the bat in this fixture.
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Veteran opener Faf du Plessis gave DC a boost in their last outing against KKR, where he notched up his second half-century of the season. With a remarkable strike rate of 137.78, Du Plessis hit seven fours and two sixes to score 62 runs off 45 balls.
Despite missing several matches earlier due to fitness concerns, the South African has made 165 runs from five games this season, averaging 33 with a strike rate of 134.14. Notably, one of his fifties came against today’s opponents, SRH, earlier in the campaign. Delhi will be counting on his experience and form to provide a steady start at the top of the order, especially in a high-stakes game like this.
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KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batter for DC, has been their most consistent performer with the bat. With 371 runs in nine innings, he averages an impressive 53 and boasts a strike rate of 146.06. His tally includes three half-centuries, highlighting his role as a pillar in Delhi’s batting line-up.
Though Rahul had a rare failure in the last match against KKR, managing just seven runs, his overall form remains strong. He had previously shown his intent against SRH, scoring a quickfire 15 off five balls. As DC look to bounce back, much will depend on Rahul’s ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a brisk scoring rate.
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For SRH, Abhishek Sharma has been the standout performer this season. The young left-handed opener has amassed 314 runs in 10 innings, averaging 31.40 with a blistering strike rate of 180.45. His season includes a century and a half-century, underlining his match-winning potential.
In the recent clash against GT, Abhishek’s 41-ball 74, peppered with four boundaries and six sixes, was a shining light in an otherwise disappointing team performance. His form will be critical for Hyderabad if they are to challenge DC. As the team’s leading scorer, Abhishek will once again shoulder the responsibility of providing an explosive start and setting the tone for the innings.
With both teams desperate for points, today’s match promises to be a thriller. The form and performance of key batters like Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, and Abhishek Sharma could very well decide the fate of this contest. Fans will be eager to see which of these stars rises to the occasion at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
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