The stage is set for a thrilling clash between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Guwahati stadium. This highly anticipated match marks the first encounter of the day in the IPL 2025. Delhi Capitals are looking to build on their momentum after a narrow one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their opening match on the same ground. Ashutosh Sharma’s match-winning knock of 66 runs was the highlight of that game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, are seeking to bounce back from their loss to Lucknow Super Giants in their previous match. They had started their campaign with a convincing 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals. The Hyderabad team will be looking to get back to winning ways and make a statement in this match.
Head-to-Head Records
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have a long history in the IPL, with 24 matches played between them so far. Sunrisers Hyderabad have a slight edge, winning 13 times, while Delhi Capitals have emerged victorious on 11 occasions. The highest score posted by Delhi Capitals against Sunrisers Hyderabad is 207 runs, while the latter’s best effort against Delhi is 266 runs.
Pitch Report
The Guwahati stadium has hosted 16 IPL matches, with the team batting first winning eight times and the team bowling first emerging victorious on eight occasions as well. The toss has been a crucial factor, with the winning team choosing to bat first nine times and the losing team winning the toss seven times. The highest total recorded at this venue is 272 runs, achieved by Kolkata Knight Riders against Delhi Capitals.
The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely in the initial stages. However, as the game progresses, the pitch may start to assist spinners, and some turn can be expected. Since the match is scheduled for the afternoon, dew is unlikely to play a significant role. The captain winning the toss may opt to bat first, given the favorable conditions.
Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals: Jack Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nagam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verman, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh.