Kuldeep To Bamboozle Head? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In DC vs SRH IPL 2025 Match

As the thrilling clash is set to be staged, Delhi Capitals aim to continue their winning streak. Conversely, Sunrisers Hyderabad are waiting for a bigger bounce-back after their last defeat against Lucknow Super Giants.

As both sides are set to face off in the upcoming encounter, here are the top five player battles to watch out for. 

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1. Abhishek Sharma Against Axar Patel 

(Abhishek Sharma Against Axar Patel in IPL)

• Known for batting brilliance, Abhishek Sharma’s face-off with Axar Patel has been a challenging one. In three innings, Abhishek has scored only 6 runs while facing 8 balls in 3 innings. And the bowler dismissed him twice.
• His strike against the bowler is 75.00 with an average of 3.00. Those stats proved that the bowler kept the domination alive over the batter. His unique bowling style has always been one of his biggest weapons.
• As they are all set to face in the next match, Axar Patel needs to dominate Abhishek to push Delhi Capitals towards their well-desired victory.

2. KL Rahul Against Mohammad Shami 

(KL Rahul Against Mohammad Shami In IPL)

• KL Rahul, the most flexible batter of the tournament, has had a mixed run against Mohammad Shami in the IPL. In 4 innings, he scored 28 runs while facing 31 balls with a record of 2 dismissals.
• Mohammad Shami has had the upper hand over Rahul, restricting him to a mere 14.00 average with his lethal pace and relentless accuracy.
• With his deadly seam, swing, and reverse swing mastery, Shami poses a tough challenge for the batter. Though Rahul is in fine form, he must find a way to counter his struggles against the pacer.

3. Faf Du Plessis Against Mohammad Shami 

(Faf Du Plessis Against Mohammad Shami In IPL)

• In the big stage of IPL, the battle between Faf du Plessis and Mohammad Shami has been entertaining to watch. The South African star batter has faced 61 deliveries of Shami and scored 106 runs in 10 IPL innings. In those innings, Shami dismissed du Plessis twice.
• Even though du Plessis has an impressive average and a strike rate of 173.77, Shami’s extraordinary swing can restrict the batter from bringing a run feast on the field.
• Shami’s scary reverse swing can trouble the batter and also bring the momentum to the team.

4. Ishan Kishan Against Kuldeep Yadav 

(Ishan Kishan Against Kuldeep Yadav In IPL)

• Known for his aggressive batting style, Ishan Kishan had a tough outing against Kuldeep Yadav. The Indian batter played 4 IPL innings against him and scored 46 runs in 25 deliveries with 2 dismissals.
• His average of 23.00 against Kuldeep Yadav is showing the bowler’s dominance over him in past encounters. His deceptive variations have been challenging for Ishan.
• If they face each other in the middle overs, the contest will be challenging for the batter. Kuldeep’s unreal bowling excellence and be a huge boost for his team.

5. Travis Head Against Kuldeep Yadav 

(Travis Head Against Kuldeep Yadav In IPL)

• In SRH’s top order, Travis Head is a formidable force, and his current form is giving hope to his franchise. In IPL, Head encountered Kuldeep Yadav once and scored only 3 runs while facing 5 balls. And the spinner dismissed him once.
• Against the chinaman bowler, Head’s average is just 3.00. That highlights his struggle against Kuldeep on the big stage.
• As both sides are heading for the upcoming fixture, the face-off between these two superstars will be entertaining.

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