As IPL 2025 enters its final stretch, Match 55 promises fireworks as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on May 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams are still fighting for a playoff spot, and this encounter could prove to be a virtual eliminator. Fantasy players should gear up for a high-scoring thriller!
📍 Match Details
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Match: SRH vs DC – IPL 2025, Match 55
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Date: May 5, 2025
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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Live Streaming: Star Sports & JioCinema
🏟️ Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Pitch Report:
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The Hyderabad pitch is flat, with even bounce – great for batting.
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Spinners might get some help in the second innings.
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Average 1st innings score: 180+
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Winning the toss? Prefer to bat first.
Weather:
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Clear skies, 32°C – no rain threat.
🧾 Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
| Role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Heinrich Klaasen (VC) | SRH |
| Wicketkeeper | Rishabh Pant | DC |
| Batter | Abhishek Sharma (C) | SRH |
| Batter | Travis Head | SRH |
| Batter | Jake Fraser-McGurk | DC |
| Batter | David Warner | DC |
| All-Rounder | Axar Patel | DC |
| All-Rounder | Aiden Markram | SRH |
| Bowler | Pat Cummins | SRH |
| Bowler | T Natarajan | SRH |
| Bowler | Kuldeep Yadav | DC |
🌟 Top Fantasy Picks
🔥 Batters
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Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – In devastating form. Scored 141 off 55 recently. Strike rate near 190 this season.
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Travis Head (SRH) – Explosive at the top, great against pace.
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Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) – Aggressive style, known for hitting big early on.
🎯 All-Rounders
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Axar Patel (DC) – Handy with both bat and ball; useful in fantasy formats.
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Aiden Markram (SRH) – Can anchor the innings and bowl a few overs.
🎯 Bowlers
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T Natarajan (SRH) – Death-over specialist, already bagged 15+ wickets.
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Kuldeep Yadav (DC) – Can strike in the middle overs, economical too.
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Pat Cummins (SRH) – With pace and bounce in Hyderabad, he’s a threat.
🧠 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
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Captain: Abhishek Sharma – Form + strike rate = high fantasy points.
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Vice-Captain: Heinrich Klaasen – Big hitter and consistent with gloves.
📊 Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 24
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SRH Wins: 13
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DC Wins: 11
Matches between these two sides have been close, with SRH having a slight edge historically.
🏆 Match Prediction
Considering current form and team compositions, SRH appears to have a slight advantage, especially with their strong batting lineup and effective bowling attack. However, DC’s balanced team and key players like Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel can turn the game in their favor. Expect a closely contested match with both teams giving their all.