Hyderabad, India — May 5, 2025: The 55th match of the IPL 2025 season is all set to be a playoff-defining encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. With both teams vying for a playoff spot, this evening clash at 7:30 pm is promises high-stakes cricket action.

Hrh vs dc

Weather Forecast for Hyderabad

Cricket fans can breathe easyas weather conditions in Hyderabad are expected to be clear and dry:

• Temperature: Around 35°C

• Rain Probability: 0%

• Humidity: Moderate

• Wind Speed: Light breeze

No interruptions are expected, ensuring a full 20-over game with smooth playing conditions under the lights.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch & Venue Stats

The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium has a reputation for producing high-scoring matchesthough recent games have also shown some help for bowlers, especially under lights.

• Total IPL matches played: 82

• Batting first wins: 35

• Chasing wins: 46

• Highest total: 286 (by SRH)

• Lowest total: 80

Chasing teams hold a better recordsuggesting the toss winner might opt to bowl first.

Probable Playing XI for SRH vs DC

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Probable XI

1. Abhishek Sharma

2. Travis Head

3. Ishan Kishan (wk)

4. Heinrich Klaasen

5. Aniket Verma

6. Kamindo mistakes

7. Nitish Kumar Reddy

8. Pat Cummins (c)

9. Harshal patel

10. Jaydev unadkat

11. Zeeshan Ansari / Mohammad Shami

Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI

1. Faf du Plessis

2. Abhishek porel (wk)

3. Karun nair

4. Kl satisfied

5. Axar Patel (C)

6. Tristan Stubbs

7. Viparaj Nigam

8. Mitchell Starc

9. Kuldeep Yadav

10. Dushmantha chameera

11. Mukesh Kumar / Ashutosh Sharma

Match Prediction & Key Players to Watch

With both teams in strong form and battling for playoff contention, this could be one of the most closely contested matches of the season.

• Players to Watch:

  • SRH: Head Travis Head, Heinrich Klasses, Pat Cirms

  • DC: Faf du Plessis, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc

• Prediction: On current form and home advantage, Sunrisers Hyderabad may have a slight edge — especially if they chase.