The season of the IPL 2025 rolls on with one of the most eagerly-awaited encounters – that of Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The two teams have power-packed lineups, and as such, this game is one to watch in the tournament. Looking to sharpen up your bets? ReddyAnna brings expert game analysis and tips to help with your bets.
Match Summary
Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs SRH
Date and Time: May 5, 2025
Ground: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vis
The conditions are most often conducive to batsmen with even bounce and quick outfield, but there is room for spin bowlers in the second half.
Head-to-Head Record
DC and SRH have contested against each other 24 times in the history of the IPL. SRH has won 13, while DC has won 11. Traditionally, SRH and DC have contested closely-fought battles with momentum proving to be major in these. ReddyAnna points out that the side batting first tends to have the advantage in these.
Team Analysis
Delhi Capitals (DC)
They enter this match on the strength of seven-wicket wins against SRH. Faf du Plessis laid the foundation with 50 off 27 balls, and there was solidarity from Abishek Porel with game-saving 34 not out. Starc’s 5-wicket haul brought down the batting line of SRH.
Key Players:
Faf du Plessis: Dependable opener with big-start talent
Mitchell Starc: Deadly and in fine touch with the new ball
Kuldeep Yadav: A match-winner in the middle-overs in
Hyderabad Sunrisers (SRH)
SRH has the batting prowess to handle any side but has not been consistent. Against DC in the last game, Abhishek Sharma and Aniket Verma played well, but the rest of the batting lineup did not quite gel.
Key Players:
Abhishek Sharma: Top aggressive player who is able to score briskly
That is dangerous on his day, especially in the powerplay
Their strike bowler and skipper, Pat Cummins
Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch in Visakhapatnam is usually batting-friendly with the first innings average score of around 190. There is early swing potential in store for fast bowlers and better control later with spinners.
It should be clear weather with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 38°C. Dew is likely to be associated with the second innings.
ReddyAnna Betting Tips
ReddyAnna has these important betting statistics regarding DC vs SRH:
Match Winner Prediction: The edge is in favor of the Delhi Capitals considering recent show and the equilibrium in the side.
When in form, Top Batsman Faf du Plessis has the ability to steady the batting.
Top Bowler: Mitchell Starc is the standout choice after his five-wicket performance.
Innings: Runs: There will be a high-scoring match, particularly if DC plays first.
Final Thoughts
The match between DC and SRH is bound to be competitive, but going by the recent form, DC is more consistent and settled. Placing bets with ReddyAnna’s predictions leaves you with the data-backed edge, especially while comparing player performances on a player-by-player basis and the momentum between teams. If you’re interested in betting sensibly during the current season of the IPL, staying with ReddyAnna’s match-by-match predictions is the prudent thing to do.
