Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
Date: Monday, 5 May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcast: Star Sports & JioCinema
Match Overview
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of the IPL 2025 season. While SRH have already been eliminated from playoff contention, DC are still in the race and will be desperate to grab two crucial points to stay alive.
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, DC comfortably defeated SRH by 7 wickets after chasing down 164 in just 16 overs.
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
Based on current trends, team records, and toss stats from previous SRH vs DC matches, Delhi Capitals are more likely to win the toss today.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Won & Chose To Bowl
Past Toss Records – SRH vs DC Head-to-Head
| Match | Date | Toss Winner & Decision | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC vs SRH, Match 10 | Mar 30, 2025 | SRH won, opted to bat | Vizag |
| DC vs SRH, Match 35 | Apr 20, 2024 | DC won, opted to bowl | Delhi |
| SRH vs DC, Match 34 | Apr 24, 2023 | DC won, opted to bat | Hyderabad |
| DC vs SRH, Match 40 | Apr 29, 2023 | SRH won, opted to bat | Delhi |
| DC vs SRH, Match 50 | May 5, 2022 | SRH won, opted to bowl | Mumbai |
From the last five encounters, SRH have won the toss three times, DC twice. But DC’s better toss-win conversion rate this season and venue conditions make them the likely toss winner today.
Read Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly, high scoring.
- Average First Innings Score: 184+
- Expected Total Today: 200+ from both teams
- Toss Strategy: Bowl First – Teams batting second have won 4 out of 5 matches at this venue in IPL 2025.
- Weather Forecast: Clear skies, no rain threat. Temp around 30°C with moderate humidity.
Team Form & Key Players
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Position: 9th (3 wins in 10 matches)
- Key Players: Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins
- Concern: Inconsistent top order and expensive bowling
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Position: 5th (6 wins in 10 matches)
- Key Players: Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
- Strength: Strong top order, better bowling unit, balanced middle order
Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Delhi Capitals are the favourites to win today’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. DC’s top order is in better form, and their bowling has shown more consistency.
Match Scenarios:
| If Toss Winner | Bats First | Predicted Score | Likely Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | Bat | 170–180 | DC |
| DC | Bat | 180–200 | DC |
| DC | Bowl | Restrict SRH to <180 | DC (chase win) |
| SRH | Bowl | Might chase well if top order fires | Balanced chances |
Final Prediction
- Toss Winner: Delhi Capitals
- Match Winner: Delhi Capitals
- Best Batter Prediction: Faf du Plessis (DC)
- Best Bowler Prediction: Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
DC are better placed to control the match with both bat and ball. With playoffs in sight, they are likely to come out all guns blazing against an inconsistent SRH.
