Delhi Capitals' hunt for a win after shocking loss against LSG
| Date | March 30, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | IPL 2025 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- KL Rahul has odds of 2.25 to be Delhi Capitals' best batter
- Travis Head has odds of 3.25 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best batter
- Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.70 to be Delhi Capitals' best bowler
- Mohammad Shami has odds of 3.40 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are seeing close games in the Indian Premier League 2025, though the tournament has nothing for the bowlers. As we move to the 10th game of the season, it will be an interesting contest between the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Delhi Capitals went down in the last game against the Lucknow Super Giants in their opening game. The odds have come down for the team after they made a mess in the middle. The Sunrisers Hyderabad also lost against the Lucknow Super Giants in the last game and must get their campaign back on track. It will be an important contest for both teams, and we expect a cracker.
Delhi Capitals Preview
Axar Patel and his men rode home to a sensational win in their opening game against the Delhi Capitals. The side chased down a big total with one wicket in hand, defying odds on cricket betting apps. The lower middle-order put up an excellent performance in the game. Patel would like a better performance from his top order and the bowling attack, as the Sunrisers are strong.
Jake Fraser-McGurk failed in the last game and will look to deliver a good start with KL Rahul, whose return strengthens the team's batting. Faf du Plessis will look to use his experience and steer the innings in the middle order with Abishek Porel and Axar Patel. Ashutosh Sharma played a sensational knock in the last game, and he must do well in the finishing role with Tristan Stubbs and Vipraj Nigam.
The bowling attack took a beating in the last game and shall look to make a strong comeback. Axar Patel bowled well, and he will look to make early inroads with Mitchell Starc. Vipraj Nigam and Mukesh Kumar must check their line in the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav did well in the last game and must bowl to his strengths. The team expects Stubbs and Mohit Sharma to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Mukesh Kumar (Impact Player)
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
After starting the season with a big win against Rajasthan Royals, Pat Cummins' team experienced a meltdown in their last game against the Lucknow Super Giants. The team will look to overcome the 5-wicket loss. The batting firepower gives them an edge on cricket betting sites. Cummins would like to use his team's strengths and regain their form with a win.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have done well in the tournament, and the team expects them to lay a strong platform. Ishan Kishan is the key player at No. 3 and will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen. Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, and Cummins are good hitters, and the team expects a good show in the final overs.
The bowling attack has struggled in both games. Mohammed Shami and Abhishek Sharma must strike early and put the team in a strong position. Adam Zampa will enjoy bowling on this track and must do well in the middle overs with Pat Cummins. Simarjeet Singh and Harshal Patel will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bowl First
In T20 cricket, teams generally prefer chasing targets. At this venue, defending a total has proven challenging for most sides. The pitch improves for batting in the second innings, with dew further favoring the chasing team. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely opt for bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We anticipate a warm and humid afternoon in Visakhapatnam. The batting surface has consistently favored stroke play, making it ideal for batsmen. While there isn't much assistance for fast bowlers, spinners thrive on this track. A total of 180 or more will be crucial for the team batting first.
OUR PREDICTION
The Delhi Capitals will be under pressure after their shocking defeat in the last game, in which they failed to capitalize on their advantage. The team needs a better show from the bowlers in the middle overs to win. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have a power-packed batting lineup and depth in the bowling attack, making them favorites.
Our prediction is for Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
