As the Indian Premier League 2025 enters its crucial final stages, Match 55 brings the action to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, May 5. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in a contest that may not hold major stakes for the home side but remains vital for the visitors’ playoff ambitions.
Match Details
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Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, Match 55, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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Live Streaming: JioStar Network, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Team Overview
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
It’s been a disappointing season for the Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers. With only three wins from 10 matches, SRH have been virtually knocked out of the playoff race. Their recent 38-run loss to Gujarat Titans summed up their struggles — a mix of poor form among their top-order batters and an underperforming fast bowling unit. With qualification off the table, they’ll now look to play party-poopers and test their bench strength in the remaining games.
Despite their poor run, SRH have individual brilliance to count on. Heinrich Klaasen remains their most consistent performer with the bat, while skipper Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel will hope to lead the bowling charge against a determined Delhi lineup.
Delhi Capitals (DC):
The Capitals, on the other hand, still have a mathematical chance of making the top four but need to turn things around quickly. They’ve lost four of their last six games and currently sit mid-table. Led by Axar Patel, DC have shown flashes of brilliance, but inconsistency continues to haunt them.
Veteran opener Faf du Plessis has been their batting pillar, scoring 165 runs at a strike rate of 134.14, including two fifties. Kuldeep Yadav has been the standout in the bowling department, taking 12 wickets in 10 matches. The last time these two sides met, DC defeated SRH comfortably by seven wickets — a result they’ll look to replicate.
Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The pitch at Hyderabad is known for being batter-friendly, with a flat surface that allows stroke play. The average scoring rate has been 11.28 runs per over this season, suggesting a high-scoring affair is on the cards. While pacers may get slight movement with the new ball, spin has not been effective — spinners have been going at over 10 RPO. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first, given the chasing trend.
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | SRH Wins | DC Wins | Tied | No Result |
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| SRH vs DC | 25 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Their most recent meeting was on March 30, 2025, where DC secured a win over SRH.
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Travis Head
Delhi Capitals:
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Key Players to Watch
Faf du Plessis (DC):
The South African veteran is in form and comes into this match after a strong knock of 62. His experience at the top will be crucial, especially on a batting-friendly track.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC):
The left-arm wrist-spinner has been Delhi’s best bowler, picking up wickets consistently. His 3/22 in the last encounter against SRH shows he can deliver under pressure.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH):
For Hyderabad, Klaasen remains a dependable batter in the middle order and will be vital in countering the pace and spin of DC.
Match Scenarios & Predictions
Scenario 1: If SRH bowl first
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DC Powerplay: 60–70
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DC Total: 215–220
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Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
Scenario 2: If DC bowl first
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SRH Powerplay: 50–60
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SRH Total: 210–215
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Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win
Final Prediction
Considering the pitch and both teams’ recent form, this could be a high-scoring thriller. However, if Delhi Capitals bowl second, their bowling depth might tilt the game in their favor. But if SRH chase, they might pull off an upset and claim a consolation win at home.
Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match.