by Get ready for an electrifying evening of IPL 2025 action as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of the tournament. Scheduled for May 5, 2025 (Monday) at 7:30 PM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, this match carries serious playoff implications. While SRH are virtually out of the race with just 3 wins from 10 games, DC are hanging on by a thread at fifth place with 6 wins in 10 matches. A win here is crucial for Delhi to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Here’s your complete guide to SRH vs DC (IPL 2025) Match 55 – including pitch insights, Dream11 fantasy picks, probable XIs, streaming details, and more.
Match Details
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Match Number: 55
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Date: May 5, 2025 (Monday)
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Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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Streaming: JioHotstar | TV: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The pitch at Hyderabad has been a paradise for batters this season. It offers true bounce, minimal lateral movement, and a flat surface that rewards clean strikers of the ball.
🔍 Surface Behavior:
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Batting Friendly: Average first-innings score hovers around 213.
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Powerplay Paradise: Openers tend to dominate early overs.
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Pacers: New ball gets seam, but tough at the death.
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Spinners: Little help unless bowling into the pitch late in the innings.
📊 Venue Stats:
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Total IPL Matches: 82
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Wins Batting First: 35
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Wins Chasing: 47
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Average Run Rate: Over 11 RPO
🔄 Toss Strategy:
Most captains prefer batting first at this venue to put pressure with a big total. If the pitch dries, chasing becomes trickier.
Weather Forecast
Expect a hot and humid evening in Hyderabad with temperatures ranging between 30°C to 38°C. No rain interruptions are expected, ensuring a full 20-over contest.
Dream11 Tips & Top Picks
This high-scoring pitch calls for a fantasy team filled with explosive batters, versatile all-rounders, and death-over specialists.
Wicketkeepers
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Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): One of the best at this venue; averages 55 with blistering finishing skills.
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Abishek Porel (DC): Budget-friendly pick, dependable middle-order contributor.
Batters
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Travis Head (SRH): Monster at Hyderabad – 385 runs in 9 games, strike rate of 185.99.
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Faf du Plessis (DC): Loves batting on true surfaces; scored 50 off 27 vs SRH earlier.
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KL Rahul (DC): Mr. Consistency – 371 runs in 9 games at an average of 53.
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Abhishek Sharma (SRH): Explosive, scored a blazing 141 recently; tailor-made for flat pitches.
All-Rounders
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Axar Patel (DC) (VC): DC’s MVP. Scores runs quickly and picks up crucial wickets.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH): A value player for fantasy; chips in both with bat and ball.
Bowlers
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Mitchell Starc (DC): Leading DC’s attack with 14 wickets. Took 5/35 vs SRH in the last encounter.
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Pat Cummins (SRH): Captain and strike bowler; capable of turning games with early strikes.
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Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Spin ace – 3/22 vs SRH last time.
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Harshal Patel (SRH): Death overs specialist; took 4 wickets in similar conditions.
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers:
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Heinrich Klaasen
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Abishek Porel
Batters:
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Travis Head (C)
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Faf du Plessis
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KL Rahul
All-Rounders:
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Axar Patel (VC)
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bowlers:
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Mitchell Starc
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Pat Cummins
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Harshal Patel
Combination: 2 WK – 3 BAT – 2 AR – 4 BOWL
Alternate: Try 2 WK – 3 BAT – 3 AR – 3 BOWL for more balance.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
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Captain: Travis Head – Proven explosive record at this venue.
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Vice-Captain: Axar Patel – All-round potential makes him fantasy gold.
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Other Options: Starc (for wickets), KL Rahul (for consistent points).
Players to Avoid
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Ishan Kishan (SRH): Off-form and historically struggles vs Kuldeep.
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Zeeshan Ansari (SRH): Inconsistent; not suited for a flat pitch.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 25
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SRH Wins: 13
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DC Wins: 12
🆚 Last Meeting: DC defeated SRH by 7 wickets in Vizag, with Faf and Starc starring.
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Zeeshan Ansari / Simarjeet Singh
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
Impact Player: Jake Fraser-McGurk
Live Streaming & Telecast Details
India:
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TV: Star Sports 1, 1 HD, 3, Hindi, Tamil & regional feeds
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Online: JioHotstar (Free + 4K Premium)
Global Broadcasts:
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USA/Canada: Willow TV
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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Australia: Fox Sports
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Middle East: beIN Sports
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Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super
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Radio (select regions): Cricket Radio 89.1 FM
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
DC go in as favorites thanks to better form and a more balanced squad. Their win over SRH earlier this season (helped by Starc’s fifer) gives them a psychological edge. If Travis Head and Klaasen fire for SRH, they could turn the tables, but DC’s bowling depth might prove too strong.
Key Battle: Starc vs Head – Round 2 of this fiery contest might shape the match outcome.
Extra Tips for Fantasy Players
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Target top-order batsmen – pitch suits power-hitters early on.
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Invest in at least 2 quality pacers – Starc, Cummins, or Harshal.
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All-rounders like Axar and Reddy offer high fantasy ROI.
FAQs
Q1: What time does SRH vs DC (IPL 2025) Match 55 start?
A: It starts at 7:30 PM IST on May 5, 2025.
Q2: Where will the match be played?
A: At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Q3: Who is the favourite to win this match?
A: Delhi Capitals are slightly ahead, thanks to form and depth.
Q4: Where can I watch the match live?
A: JioHotstar online and Star Sports Network on TV.
Q5: Who should be captain in Dream11 for this match?
A: Travis Head is the best captain pick based on venue record.
