The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Pat Cummins’ Hyderabad will host Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals in the 55th match of IPL 2025, with the toss scheduled for 7 pm and the game kicking off at 7:30 pm.
Delhi Capitals got off to a flying start this season but have since lost their momentum. They’re currently fifth on the points table with six wins from 10 matches. In contrast, Hyderabad is struggling, having won just three of their 10 matches, and their playoff chances are dwindling.
Head-to-Head: A Closely Contested Rivalry
The rivalry between Hyderabad and Delhi is intense, with Hyderabad having won 13 encounters and Delhi securing 12 victories. This match promises to be a nail-biter, with both teams evenly matched.
A High-Scoring Affair?
The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is known for its high-scoring matches, and this game is likely to be no exception. Although dew isn’t expected to be a major factor, the team winning the toss may still opt to bowl first, as chasing has been relatively easier at this venue.
Probable Lineups
For Hyderabad, the likely starting XI includes Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, and others, with Mohammad Shami as their impact player.
Delhi Capitals might field Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and others, with Ashutosh Sharma as their impact player.
The contest between these two teams is shaping up to be a closely contested one, with Hyderabad having the advantage of playing on their home turf.