DC managed to chase down their subpar total with Ashutosh Sharma’s brilliant batting performance, while Mitchell Starc’s exceptional spell restricted an experienced side like SRH in the Delhi Capitals Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard.
Faf du Plessis and Abhishek Porel from Sun Risers Hyderabad will meet Starc again for this match, hoping that Starc can continue his impressive form against Delhi batsmen.
| Date | Match Result | Venue | Match Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | No Result (Rain-affected) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | DC posted 133/7 in 20 overs. The match was abandoned due to rain, resulting in no result. (Cricbuzz) |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | SRH was bowled out for 163. DC chased down the target in 16 overs, with Faf du Plessis scoring 50 and Mitchell Starc taking 5 wickets for 35 runs. |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 67 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | SRH posted a massive 266/7, with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head adding 125 runs in the first six overs. DC managed 199/10 in 19.1 overs. |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 9 wickets | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | DC scored 163/5 in 20 overs. SRH chased the target comfortably in 18.5 overs, scoring 191/1. |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Delhi Capitals won by 17 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | DC posted 189/3 in 20 overs. SRH managed 172/8 in 20 overs, with DC winning by 17 runs. (The Times of India) |
DC vs SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad have hit a roadblock in their season following two subpar totals in their last two matches, failing to break through 300 runs for any one game and falling victim to opponents who are finding ways to defend against their aggressive batting approach.
KL Rahul was DC’s key investment at this year’s auction and has already proven himself worthy. Due to the birth of his daughter, he missed their initial match against LSG; however he made up for lost time in their second match against SRH by providing crucial contributions against them.
Delhi Capitals managed to complete their run chase on an excellent batting pitch despite the rains in just 16 overs, thanks to Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis’ stand of 85 runs before he was bowled by Zeeshan Ansari; Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs then saw DC post 133/7 runs for 7 wickets.
Rain started pouring heavily during SRH’s innings and the umpires called off play, costing them dearly as they could’ve advanced to No.8 on the points table and put pressure on themselves to win all three remaining matches for playoff contention. Meanwhile, DC have gained one point and remain in contention for a top four finish.
Match Prediction
Delhi will look to make up ground when they take on South India at home in order to regain a top-four spot, according to Axar Patel’s side. They will attempt to break their two-match losing streak against South India and reignite playoff hopes at Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium of Visakhapatnam.
Both teams are confident of victory in this matchup, given the ideal batting conditions of this fixture. Visakhapatnam’s pitch has become known for being a batsman’s paradise with its even surface providing early swing and turn while spinners have opportunities for greater control later in the game.
DC are currently struggling but remain the superior team on paper. Their well-rounded squad, led by veteran Faf du Plessis and in-form Mitchell Starc, offers numerous attacking options. Wicketkeeper-batsman Abishek Porel provides solid run-scoring potential while young talents Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs add depth to their lower order. Furthermore, bowlers Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Sameer Rizvi provide a potent attack with both pace and spin bowling attacks.
On the other hand, SRH have struggled to be consistent with their batting. While they did manage two exciting innings against LSG, their overall approach remains inadequate; although Mohammad Shami and Pat Cummins can dominate on occasion.
Weather forecasters predict dry conditions throughout the match; however, temperatures could soar into the upper 80s – both sides will have to adapt to this heat, which could play a vital role in the outcome of this clash. Betting-wise, SRH are attractive given their history with these fixtures and on this surface; however, DC may prove tough competitors; to maximize value bettors may want to explore the batting-first market or individual batting/wicket taking markets in order to maximise value bets.
Match Schedule
After Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off an unexpected comeback against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders survived against Rajasthan Royals by just the skin of their teeth, Delhi Capitals will look to pull off another miraculous escape against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
SRH were undefeated until yesterday but are looking to avoid their third straight defeat this season. Their batsmen have failed to surpass 300 runs in recent matches and must settle for subpar totals instead.
SRH have found themselves struggling to score consistently at bat, apart from Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma who have both managed to find form at times. If they want a strong case to make for playoff qualification they need their batting to return on track soon.
DC skipper Axar Patel was pleased with his side’s performance and applauded their bowlers’ efforts, especially their bowlers who need to remain consistent without becoming overawed by good or bad times. Additionally, Axar believes batsmen need to play smart cricket so as to score runs while also maintaining their run rate.
DC and SRH will meet for their 55th match of IPL 2025 on Tuesday 6 May in Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium starting at 7.30 pm IST and air live on Sony TEN Sports as well as Hotstar for live streaming. Tickets prices have yet to be released; tickets may be purchased online via IPL’s official website and will take place under floodlights.
