IPL 2025 season’s match number 55 will see a potential sellout clash between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Delhi Capitals (DC). The game will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on May 5. DC seems nearly through to the playoffs, whereas SRH, with only three wins in ten games, is placed ninth on the table. Now, let us dissect some key matchup points between players.
Faf du Plessis vs. Mohammed Shami
There will be a confrontation between Faf du Plessis and Mohammed Shami. Shami, though, has largely been below par this season as he has taken only six wickets with an economy rate of 11.23. In the last 11 IPL encounters between them, Shami has dismissed Du Plessis only twice, while Du Plessis has scored 116 runs off 66 balls against him with a strike rate of 178.78.
KL Rahul vs. Harshal Patel
With 371 runs and an average of 53, KL Rahul currently stands as DC’s highest run-getter. The rivalry with Harshal Patel will be interesting, as Harshal has had Rahul out once in all their meetings so far – four. This season, Harshal has been impressive, grabbing 13 wickets at an economy rate of 9.50, including two four-wicket hauls.
Abhishek Sharma against Mitchell
Abhishek Sharma is in great form right now for SRH. Last day he performed well with the bat against GT, but then his team lost. He would like to maintain this form and could be a great threat to the opposition side if he gets a chance at the home ground. Starc will have to be on its toes to get that wicket early or else Sharma’s hitting will take SRH to victory.
Heinrich Klaasen against Kuldeep Yadav
Heinrich Klaasen is trying to back the middle and lower order for his team. He runs a risk of big hits in Indian conditions and could be one to seal the victory. Kuldeep Yadav, meanwhile, would surely wish to get him in those middle overs.
Travis Head against Mitchell Starc
Whenever Mitchell Starc bowls, Travis Head tries not to get on strike, and for great reasons too. Starc has dismissed him in both the IPL matches played against each other so far; Head has scored a mere 10 from 7 balls at an average of 5.00.
This matchup shall surely produce some exciting moments on the field!
