Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), led by Pat Cummins, will clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Axar Patel, in the 55th match of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on May 5, 2025. This evening match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, is important for both teams' chances of qualifying for the playoffs, as SRH will be trying to keep their slim hopes alive and DC will be trying to strengthen their place in the top four.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 83
• Batting 1st Won: 35
• Batting 2nd Won: 47
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 286/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2025
• Lowest Total: 80 all out by Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013
• Highest Run-chase: 247/2 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings in 2025
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors in 2013
• Average 1st Innings Score: 163
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 154

SRH vs DC: Weather and Pitch Report

It is expected to be warm and humid in Hyderabad on May 5, 2025, with temperatures varying around 28–32°C (82–90°F) and the level of humidity sitting between 65–75%. Rain is not a likely possibility, so an uninterrupted match looks to be on the cards. The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is usually batsman-friendly with a flat pitch that can produce big scores. Spinners might get some turn as the match continues, but otherwise, be aware of dew in the second innings, which could make a difference in the match, as teams often have a distinct advantage while chasing. I expect teams will opt to bowl first to take advantage of chasing conditions at night.

SRH vs DC: Match Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) play Delhi Capitals (DC) in a key IPL 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 5. SRH is in ninth place, and DC is contending for a playoff place, making this match an important one. SRH has only won 3 of 10 matches to date, and they need victories to stay in the hunt. The Sunrisers batting order, including Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, has failed to be consistent, but Abhishek Sharma seems to have found form and can be a player of impact. Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma have been solid in the middle order. Captain Pat Cummins leads a struggling bowling attack, one which has two premier players, Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel. There are also the likes of spinners, Zeeshan Ansari, who could play an important role on the spin-friendly Hyderabad pitch.

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DC, led by Axar Patel, has a flow about their game and is fifth on the ladder with 6 wins behind them. Their batting, which consists of heavy hitters such as Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, and Tristan Stubbs, is strong, but the middle order on which they rely also needs to score runs. Mitchell Starc has taken responsibility in recent weeks, with his first five-wicket haul earlier in IPL 2025 coming against SRH along with spin options including Kuldeep Yadav, who has put together some impressive numbers. Additionally, if the day turns flat, and with dew as a factor, chasing seems the better strategy. Notably, DC comfortably beat SRH last time around, and they will no doubt be keen to recreate that performance. For SRH, it's now or never in the fight for a playoff spot.