IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Face Must-Win Clash Against Struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad
Delhi Capitals (DC) will be looking to end their two-match losing streak at home and revive their playoff hopes when they face a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a crucial IPL 2025 match on Monday at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals (DC) will be looking to end their two-match losing streak at home and revive their playoff hopes when they face a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a crucial IPL 2025 match on Monday at Arun Jaitley Stadium. With only 12 points from 10 games, Axar Patel’s side, currently placed fifth, has heavily relied on away victories, but will need to find their form on home turf to remain in the top four race.
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Axar Patel’s Fitness a Key Concern for DC
Despite a bruised left hand, Axar Patel was instrumental in DC’s last match against Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring a valiant 43 runs. However, his fitness remains a concern, with his full bowling participation expected to be crucial for DC, especially against an SRH team that has struggled this season. Patel’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball could prove vital if DC is to stay alive in the playoff race.
SRH Faces Struggles Despite Big Names
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which boasts star players like Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen, has failed to click as a unit. Despite their star-studded lineup, SRH has been plagued by inconsistent bowling and unfavorable pitch conditions. After a recent 38-run loss to Gujarat Titans, SRH’s playoff aspirations are hanging by a thread, and they will need to win this match to stay in contention.
High Stakes at Arun Jaitley Stadium
With both teams desperate for points, this IPL 2025 clash promises to be an intense, high-stakes encounter. The Arun Jaitley Stadium will witness a thrilling contest between the two sides, with SRH looking to get their season back on track and DC aiming to arrest their losing streak.
SRH vs DC: Pitch Report
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The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium promises to be a batter’s paradise. The surface is dry and hard, expected to deliver a high-scoring match with a par score anticipated around 220-230 runs. The dimensions offer a bit of imbalance—63 meters to the right, 70 meters to the left, and 77 meters down the ground—providing plenty of areas for batters to target.
While the pitch favors the batsmen, both teams have quality seamers who may look to make early inroads. Dew is not expected to play a major role, meaning the toss is unlikely to be decisive.
SRH vs DC Playing XI Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Predicted XI:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Aniket Verma
- Kamindu Mendis
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Harshal Patel
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Zeeshan Ansari
- Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Travis Head
Delhi Capitals (DC) Predicted XI:
- Axar Patel (c)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abishek Porel
- Karun Nair
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
SRH vs DC Head-to-Head Record
- Played: 25
- SRH Wins: 13
- DC Wins: 12
Weather Forecast for SRH vs DC Match
The weather in Hyderabad will be mostly sunny during the day, with temperatures expected to reach around 38°C in the afternoon. However, by match time (7-11 PM), temperatures are forecast to ease into the low 30s, with a clear sky and no chance of rain. Humidity will be moderate, ranging between 35-40%, providing fairly dry and comfortable playing conditions under the lights.
