IPL 2025: Predicting DC’s playing XI for their clash against SRH

Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 55^th match of the ongoing IPL 2025. The contest will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, at 7:30 PM (IST). It will be a must-win game for DC to strengthen their chances of qualification for the IPL 2025 playoffs.

The Axar Patel-led side are currently in the fifth spot in the points table, with six wins and four defeats in their 10 games. They are coming off three defeats and two wins in their last five games, including the most recent 14-run defeat against the defending champions KKR. A win against SRH will help them enter the list of ‘top four’ teams in the tournament standings.

Here is the predicted playing XI of DC for their clash against SRH:

Openers – Abishek Porel (WK) and Faf du Plessis

The opening pair of the Delhi Capitals is expected to include the wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel and vice-captain Faf du Plessis. However, the duo failed to provide a good start in the last game against KKR, but they will aim for a strong comeback in the next game against SRH.

Porel could score only 4 runs off 2 balls, with one four, while Du Plessis played an amazing, resilient knock of 62 runs off 45 balls, with seven fours and two sixes. But du Plessis’ valiant efforts went in vain as DC eventually lost the game by 14 runs.

Middle-Order – Karun Nair, KL Rahul, and Tristan Stubbs

The middle-order of the capitals will start with the number three batter Karun Nair at number three; he scored 15 runs off 13 balls, with two fours in the previous game against KKR. He will be followed by the in-form batter KL Rahul at number four, who could produce a steady and big knock to help DC post a big total or chase down a big target.

Later in the middle order, the South African star Tristan Stubbs will come to bat at number; he is known for his amazing power-hitting abilities to score some impactful runs in the middle or death overs of the innings.

All-Rounders—Axar Patel (C) and Ashutosh Sharma

The specialist all-rounder duo of the Delhi Capitals might consist of the skipper Axar Patel and the star batting all-rounder, Ashutosh Sharma. Axar played a brilliant knock of 43 runs off just 23 balls, with 4 fours and three sixes, but failed to help DC cross the line and chase the target against KKR. Besides that, he also picked 2 wickets at just 27 runs in his 4 overs.

Ashutosh Sharma could also be a crucial asset with the bat for his side in the lower middle-order to play a game-changing knock for DC, be it in the first innings or while chasing the target.

Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chamera, Kuldeep Yadav, and Vipraj Nigam

The bowling attack of the visitors might include two out-and-out pacers, Mitchell Starc and Dushmantha Chameera, alongside two specialist spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam. Besides this quartet, star pacer Mukesh Kumar can also be included as an impact player, as a substitute for any specialist batter or vice-versa.

Mitchell Starc scalped 3 wickets, alongside a wicket each picked by Dushmantha Chameera. Besides these two, Vipraj shone against KKR, both with the bat and ball. He scalped 2 wickets with the ball in the first ball, followed by scoring 38 runs off just 19 balls, with five fours and two sixes in the second innings.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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