Abhishek Sharma and Faf du Plessis will be in action. [Source - IPL/x.com]
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on each in the upcoming 55th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Monday, May 5th. The thrilling encounter will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
SRH have been highly inconsistent and are almost out of this season’s playoffs as they have just 3 wins in 10 matches so far. DC, on the other hand, have lost their winning form at the wrong time and now find themselves in a must win situation in all remaining games to keep themselves alive for the top-four finish.
As another exciting evening awaits from Hyderabad for us, here are the top three captain and vice-captain choices for SRH vs DC Match 55 of IPL 2025.
3. Faf du Plessis
Why Will Faf du Plessis Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Faf du Plessis is a top fantasy pick for the upcoming SRH vs DC clash. With SRH struggling with the ball in the powerplay, du Plessis will aim to replicate the quick half-century he scored when these two sides met earlier this season.
Notably, he has been averaging over 50 against SRH since 2021 with five fifties in eight games, making him a must fantasy addition. Moreover, he is coming off a solid 62 off 45 in the last game and will look to continue his form and guide DC to a crucial win.
2. Abhishek Sharma
Why Will Abhishek Sharma Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Abhishek Sharma will be the best captain or vice-captain pick from SRH camp. The explosive left-handed opener has been in brilliant form lately, scoring 263 runs in his last five games at a 52.60 average and 196.27 strike rate.
He has a match-winning century at home and a 74 off 41 in the last match making his case stronger in fantasy point of view. His ability to score quick runs makes him a fantasy game-changer, offering high points potential early in the innings.
1. KL Rahul
Why Will KL Rahul Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
KL Rahul remains a top captain or vice-captain pick for DC’s upcoming matches. He is the leading run-scorer for the Capitals with 371 runs at an average of 53 and 146.06 strike rate so far this season.
Notably, he has been far more dominant in away games as he has amassed a total of 255 runs in four away games at an incredible 127.5 average. Moreover, all three half-centuries from KL’s bats have come in away matches. With another away fixture ahead, Rahul’s consistency and form make him a key fantasy asset.