IPL 2025: Fantasy Tips and Preview for SRH vs DC

May 05, 2025 02:35 PM Author : Admin

Match Overview

Match 55 | May 5, 2025, 7:30 PM IST | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This high-stakes encounter sees two teams battling for crucial points as the league stage nears its conclusion.

Historically, the head-to-head record between these teams is narrowly tilted in SRH's favor at 13-12. At this venue, both teams have shared the spoils with three wins each.

Venue Insights

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known to favor batters, with chasing teams winning four of the five games held here this season. While SRH has struggled at home with a 2-3 record, they remain the only team to defend a total successfully at this ground in IPL 2025. Expect clear skies and perfect cricketing conditions.

Teams Watch

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Injuries/Unavailability: No reported injuries for the hosts.

Tactics & Match-ups: Abhishek Sharma has been a standout performer in an inconsistent season for SRH. He has a good record against DC's Kuldeep Yadav, scoring 38 runs off 13 balls while being dismissed twice.

Probable XII: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami.

Delhi Capitals

Injuries/Unavailability: Axar Patel suffered a minor hand injury in DC's last game but returned to bat. No other concerns reported.

Tactics & Match-ups: Mitchell Starc has been instrumental in the powerplay and has a strong record against Travis Head, dismissing him twice in just seven balls. Expect Starc to lead DC's bowling attack in Hyderabad.

Probable XII: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma.

Fantasy Tips

If SRH Bats First
  • Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen
  • All-rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Axar Patel
  • Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Mohammed Shami, Mitchell Starc
  • From DC: Faf du Plessis, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera
If DC Bats First
  • Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Karun Nair
  • All-rounders: Axar Patel, Kamindu Mendis
  • Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami
  • From SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Jaydev Unadkat