Who will win today’s IPL 2025 matches?

This is the week 7 of the IPL 2025, and it is the place where the male will be separated from the boys in the playoff race. With 16 matches in the league stage, six teams are still in the fray. As soon as action was taken in Hyderabad, Delhi’s capitals will take Sunrisers Hyderabad in the match 55. While SRH is all, but out of the playoff race, only three have won in 10 matches. But DC has a chance to stay in the top 4 and give the final push for the playoffs. A win will take him to 14 points out of 11 matches, which will require at least two more win in the remaining sports. SRH can make it a maximum of 14 points, which may not be enough.

Matching details

• match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capital, Match 55, IPL 2025
• date and time: May 5, 2025, 7:30 pm IST
• venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• live streaming: Jiohotstar and Star Sports available on network

SRH vs DC Match Preview

SRH, led by Pat Cummins, is on the verge of elimination with only three wins in ten matches, placed ninth in the points table. His aggressive batting approach, which saw him the first against Rajasthan Royals after 286/6, stumbled in recent games, leading to inconsistent performance.

DC is in fifth position with six out of ten matches under the captaincy of Exer Patel. Despite a strong start with five wins in their first six matches, DC has lost pace, leaving three of their last four matches. This game is important to re -achieve the form for DC and to save pride for SRH and to keep your thin playoff opportunities alive. The Hyderabad crowd will expect a run-fest, given the reputation of the site for high scoring encounters.

Recent form

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH’s season has been disappointing after reaching the final in 2024. He started with a blast, posted 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals, but struggled since then lost seven of his last ten matches. The Titans of Gujarat had a 38 -run defeat chasing his latest defeat 224. The first DC of Annit Verma has been 74 out of 41 and Abhishek Sharma has a bright place, but the top order including Travis Head has been inconsistent.
• Delhi capitals: DC started IPL 2025 firmly, winning five of their first six matches, including a seven -wicket win over SRH in Visakhapatnam. However, the recent disadvantage, including a 14 -run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, has reduced their pace. KL Rahul (371 runs in nine matches) and Mitchell Starc (14 wickets in ten matches) have been a standout artist, but the batting unit has failed to set fire collectively in recent games.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch is known for being suited to flat and batsman, which provides ideal bounce and speed for stroke play. In IPL 2025, four out of five matches at the site have been won by teams, of which the average first innings is around 163 with the first innings score. Pacors have got some help with the new ball, but spinners have struggled to make an impact. High scoring games are common here, and aggressive batsmen have been claimed with both teams, a total of 190-200 can be equal. Given the tendency to chase the toss winning team, there is a possibility of bowling first. Expect a complete game with a temperature of about 26 ° C and clear sky with negligible rainfall opportunities.

DC vs SRH head-to-head records

SRH has a slight lead overall, but DC’s recent dominance, especially their broad win before this season, assure them. In Hyderabad, both teams are matched equally.

• Play total matches: 25
• SRH wins: 13
• DC wins: 12
• At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 6 matches, SRH 3 wins, DC 3 wins

XI predicts to play

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH should make a call on Ishan Kishan, which has a dip in the form. They can see Sachin Baby or Atharva Tyid as an alternative to replace Ishan.

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishaan Kishan, Heinrich Klassen (WK), Annic Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadakat, Zishan Ansari

Effect sub: Mohammed Shami, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Char, Vian Mulder

Delhi capitals

Exer Patel suffered an injury to his hand in the last match against KKR. If he exits, Faf du Plesisis is likely to lead. Sameer Rizvi could return to the eleven to play in his absence.

Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porl (W), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (C), Triston Stabs, Weepraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushtha Chanera, Mukesh Kumar

• Effect sub: Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser McGark, Tripurana Vijay, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferrera

SRH vs DC Match prediction

The match is a story of two teams in different junctions. SRH, despite its struggles, has a firepower to challenge any side at home, with Abhishek Sharma (522 runs in Hyderabad) and Henrik Klassen (615 runs at the venue) enabled to singles. However, their inconsistent batting and more dependence on top order are concerns. DC, incited by KL Rahul’s form and Mitchell Starc’s bowling proves (5/35 earlier against SRH), is a more balanced unit. His ability to appear in earlier meeting, as displayed in earlier meeting, aligns with the tendency of the site.

The major battle included Abhishek Sharma vs Kuldeep Yadav (Abhishek scored 38 off 13 balls against him) and Travis Head vs Mitchell Starc (Stark has taken 10 wickets in four matches against SRH since 2024). The benefits and frustration of SRH’s house can make it close, but DC’s better recent form and depth of bowling gives them an edge.

Prediction: Delhi’s capitals are likely to win 10–15 runs if the target of 190-200 is defended or chased with 5-6 wickets in hand. DC’s speed and SRH’s ability to take advantage of discrepancies makes them preferred with the possibility of winning 60%.