IPL 2025: SRH vs DC - Match Preview, Prediction & Dream11 Tips | Sunriser Hyderabad vs Dehli Capitals

IPL 2025: SRH vs DC - Match Preview, Prediction & Dream11 Tips Date: 

Monday, May 5 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Match Preview: In what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides, Delhi Capitals travel to Hyderabad to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a do-or-die contest. With 12 points from 10 games, DC are just outside the top four and need to win at least 3 of their remaining 4 games to stay alive. SRH, on the other hand, sit with just 6 points and require a miracle to reach the playoffs — but a win here could ignite hope.

While Delhi started strong, they've stumbled recently, winning just one of their last four. The return of Faf du Plessis and the consistent form of KL Rahul are positives. Axar Patel’s injury scare has been a concern, but his quick return in the last match gives hope. The high-scoring Hyderabad pitch means Delhi’s batting lineup needs to click as a unit.

For SRH, it’s been a disappointing season so far. Despite retaining their core, they’ve failed to produce match-winning performances. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma need to deliver big, while Pat Cummins will be hoping for better support from his bowling unit.

Pitch & Conditions: Expect a belter of a surface with plenty of runs on offer. Chasing has been the trend at this venue, with 4 of the last 5 matches won by teams batting second. Dew could play a role in the second innings. No rain interruptions expected.

Head-to-Head: SRH 13 - 12 DC Both teams have won 3 each in Hyderabad.

Fantasy Tips & Dream11 Prediction

Top Fantasy Picks:

KL Rahul – DC’s most consistent batter and leading run-scorer. Must-have for form and stability.

Abhishek Sharma – Aggressive start, plays spin well and has a good matchup against Kuldeep.

Mitchell Starc – SRH’s kryptonite, especially against Travis Head. Has picked 10 wickets in last 4 vs SRH.

Axar Patel – Captain leading from the front with bat and ball. Injury is a small concern, but he's likely to play.

Tristan Stubbs – High-impact player down the order with finishing ability.

Pat Cummins – Captain's role means he bowls at key times and can fetch wickets under pressure.

Dream11 Team Prediction (Small League)

Wicketkeepers:

KL Rahul (C)

Heinrich Klaasen

Batters:

Faf du Plessis

Abhishek Sharma (VC)

Travis Head

All-rounders:

Axar Patel

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Bowlers:

Mitchell Starc

Kuldeep Yadav

Pat Cummins

Mohammed Shami

Captain: KL Rahul Vice-Captain: Abhishek Sharma

Prediction: 

                    Expect a high-scoring thriller. DC have a more settled XI and better momentum. If Axar plays, Delhi holds a slight edge, especially with SRH's inconsistency and poor home form. Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win a close encounter.