Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals: A Crucial IPL 2025 Clash
Match Preview: SRH vs DC
On Monday, May 5, at 7:30 PM IST, Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. This match is critical for both teams as the IPL 2025 season approaches its conclusion. With only a handful of games left, every match is vital for teams striving to secure a playoff spot.
Currently, Sunrisers Hyderabad finds themselves in a challenging situation. They have accumulated just 6 points, winning only three out of ten matches. Despite retaining most of their key players from last season's squad that reached the finals, they have struggled to find their form. To keep their playoff hopes alive, they must win all their remaining matches and rely on favorable outcomes from other teams.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals started the season strong, clinching five victories in their first six games. However, they have faltered recently, losing three of their last four matches and currently sit outside the top four with 12 points from ten games. Their batting lineup has been inconsistent, with KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis performing well, while others have struggled. Captain Axar Patel has been effective with both bat and ball, but a hand injury from the last match raises concerns. A win is essential for DC, especially with tougher opponents ahead.
This rivalry has produced many memorable encounters, filled with record-breaking performances. Fans can expect another thrilling match as both SRH and DC aim for victory. Let’s explore the statistics and milestones that have been achieved in previous matches and those that could be set in this game.
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Key Stats to Know Ahead of SRH vs DC
Most Runs in SRH vs DC Matches
| Players | Runs | Innings |
| Rishabh Pant | 536 | 16 |
| Kane Williamson | 493 | 13 |
| David Warner | 448 | 15 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 378 | 13 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 357 | 11 |
Most Wickets in SRH vs DC Matches
| Players | Wickets | Innings |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 18 | 19 |
| Rashid Khan | 15 | 12 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 14 | 8 |
| Axar Patel | 10 | 12 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9 | 5 |
Most Sixes in SRH vs DC Matches
| Players | Sixes |
| Rishabh Pant | 26 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 14 |
| Kane Williamson | 13 |
| David Warner | 12 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 9 |
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Key Player Milestones to Watch in SRH vs DC
- Heinrich Klaasen is 42 runs away from 5,500 runs in T20 cricket.
- Heinrich Klaasen is four sixes away from 300 sixes in T20 cricket.
- Travis Head is three sixes away from 200 sixes in T20 cricket.
- Abhishek Sharma is 91 runs short of 4,000 runs in T20 cricket.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy is 24 runs shy from completing 500 runs in IPL.
- Kamindu Mendis is 30 runs short of 2,000 runs in T20 cricket.
- Pat Cummins is 12 runs away from 1,000 runs in T20 cricket.
- Harshal Patel needs two wickets to complete 150 wickets in IPL.
- KL Rahul is 43 runs away from 8,000 runs in T20 cricket.
- Ashutosh Sharma needs 83 runs to complete 1,000 runs in T20 cricket.
- Kuldeep Yadav needs just one wicket to complete 100 wickets in IPL.
As the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals gear up for the 55th match of IPL 2025, several notable milestones and records are within reach. With key players eager to make their mark, fans can anticipate an exciting showdown at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.