It’s do-or-die time for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they gear up to host Delhi Capitals in Match 55 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, May 5th. With both teams desperate for points, this one’s set to be a high-stakes thriller.
Capitals Slipping, But Still in the Hunt
The Delhi Capitals had a cracking start to their season, winning five of their first six games. But lately? Not so great. They’ve lost three of their last four matches and now sit just outside the top four with 12 points from 10 games. Their margin for error is shrinking fast with only four league games left—including this one against SRH.
What makes things tougher is their remaining schedule. They’re up against stronger teams sitting higher up the table. If they want to make the playoffs, they’ll need to find their early-season mojo quickly.
Sunrisers Need a Miracle (and a Few Favors)
SRH’s campaign has gone off the rails. Despite keeping most of their star-studded 2024 squad intact—the one that made it all the way to the final last year—they just haven’t clicked. With only three wins from their first ten games, they’re languishing near the bottom of the table.
That said, all hope isn’t lost. They’ve got six points and four matches to go. But to sneak into the playoffs, they’ll not only need to win most of those games, they’ll also need other results to fall perfectly in place. It’s a long shot, but hey—stranger things have happened in the IPL.
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Injury Watch: Axar Patel’s Grit Impresses
In DC’s last outing against KKR, Axar Patel picked up a painful left-hand injury while fielding. But credit where it’s due—he still came back out to bat during the chase. He’s expected to play against SRH, and apart from him, there aren’t any major fitness concerns in the Delhi camp.
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar
Dream11 Fantasy Tips: Players to Watch
This match could go either way, so it’s smart to mix in-form players from both teams when making your Dream11 picks.
Wicketkeepers:
KL Rahul, Abishek Porel (VC)
Batters:
Travis Head, Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Kumar Reddy
All-Rounders:
Abhishek Sharma (C), Axar Patel
Bowlers:
Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins, Dushmantha Chameera
Suggested Dream11 Team
- Captain: KL Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Abishek Porel
- Other Picks: Heinrich Klaasen, Faf du Plessis, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins
Bottom Line:
This match is massive for both teams. For Delhi, it’s a chance to stabilize their playoff push. For Hyderabad, it’s one last roll of the dice. Expect a tight contest, with individual brilliance likely to tilt the balance.
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