In the high-pressure clash of IPL 2025 Match 55 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, one key battle that could impact the result is between SRH captain Pat Cummins and DC opener Faf du Plessis.
Both players are leaders of their respective sides and seasoned international campaigners. But when they go head-to-head, it’s been Faf who has dominated.
Head-to-Head Record: Cummins vs Faf
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 2 |
| Wickets | Wkt |
| Innings | 8 |
| 4s | 8 |
| 6s | 5 |
| Bat SR | 184 |
| Runs | 92 |
| Balls Faced | 50 |
| SR (Balls/Run) | 11.04 |
| Average | 46 |
| Extras | 5 |
Expert View: Who’s on Top?
- Faf du Plessis has clearly dominated this battle, scoring 92 runs off 50 balls at an explosive strike rate of nearly 184.
- He has smashed 8 fours and 5 sixes, showing no fear against Cummins’ pace and bounce.
- Despite the domination, Cummins has managed to dismiss Faf once — but it hasn’t been enough to slow him down.
Tactical Preview for Today’s Match
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Cummins will be eager to get the early breakthrough, especially against an in-form batter like Faf. However, the numbers suggest he may need a different plan—possibly using spin or a different pace strategy early on.
On the other hand, Faf du Plessis will look to continue his excellent form against Cummins and give Delhi Capitals a strong start in the powerplay.
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Final Word
While Pat Cummins is a world-class bowler, Faf du Plessis has had the upper hand in this battle so far. SRH will need to rethink their approach against the DC opener if they want to gain early control in today’s match.
