IPL 2025: When is DC’s Next Match? All you need to know about their Opponent, Probable XI, & head-to-head stats

Delhi Capitals (DC) are suddenly under some pressure after losing their last two games, both in front of the home crowd in Delhi. After these losses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), DC are now in fourth place with 12 points from 10 games, with a net run rate of +0.362.

Still, their qualification for the playoffs is completely in their hands, as they have four games left in the group stage. However, they will look to get back to winning ways in their next game, where they will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad.

SRH are having a forgettable season, currently sitting in ninth place with six points from nine games, with a net run rate of -1.103.

Match details

Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
Date & Time: May 5, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad 

DC Probable XI 

Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (capt), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.

DC are coming into this game after losing their last two matches, despite playing on their home ground. However, no major changes are expected in their playing XI from the last game.

Faf du Plessis is expected to open the innings with wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel. They will be followed by Karun Nair, KL Rahul, and the captain, Axar Patel.

Tristan Stubbs and Vipraj Nigam have been essential to this campaign, especially with Vipraj’s contributions with the ball. The three pacers will be Starc, Mukesh, and Chameera. Kuldeep is one of the main spinners, along with Axar and Vipraj.  

Head-to-Head record   

These teams have faced each other 25 times in the IPL over the years. SRH have won 13 times, while DC have been victorious on 11 occasions. Only one match ended in a tie.

In the reverse fixture of this season, DC defeated SRH by seven wickets. So, to end their two-match losing streak, DC will look to do a league double over them, as a win will strengthen their chances of reaching the playoffs.

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