The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 match is set to take place today, May 5, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Match Preview
Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, started the season strong but have struggled in the second half. They currently sit fifth on the points table with 12 points and need a win to stay in the playoff race. Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Pat Cummins, are almost out of playoff contention after a poor run. Even if they win all their remaining matches, their chances of making the playoffs are slim.
Head-to-Head & Venue Stats
SRH and DC have faced each other 25 times, with SRH winning 13 and DC winning 12. At Hyderabad, both teams have won three matches each. The Hyderabad pitch is batting-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 203+ runs. Expect a high-scoring game.
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk) All-rounders: Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy Bowlers: Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami Impact Player: Travis Head
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Batters: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul All-rounders: Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Where to Watch
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network Live Streaming: JioHotstar (Free in India)
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 37°C (Max), 25°C (Min) Humidity: 44% Wind Speed: 10 kmph No rain expected—ideal conditions for a full match.
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Delhi Capitals lost their last match against Kolkata Knight Riders by 14 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad lost to Gujarat Titans by 38 runs.
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