SRH vs DC Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 55

SRH vs DC, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 55 [Source: AP Photos]

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 55th match of the IPL 2025. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 5th at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

SRH vs DC Toss Update

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won the toss and they will field first

SRH Team Changes: Nitish Reddy out and Sachin Baby in, Eshan Malinga comes in place of Mohammed Shami and Kamindu Mendis out and Abhinav Manohar in.
DC Team Changes: Mukesh Kumar out and T Natarajan in.

Hot Picks For SRH vs DC Dream11 Team Today

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma

• IPL 2025 Form: 314 Runs in 10 Matches
• Abhishek Sharma did not have a great start to the tournament. However, in the last few matches the SRH opener has picked up form and hence could be a good fantasy pick for the game.

Heinrich Klaasen

• IPL 2025 Form: 311 Runs in 10 Matches
• The South African keeper-batter has held the middle-order of the Knight Riders together in IPL 2025. Heinrich Klaasen's ability to dominate spin makes him a crucial choice for the fantasy contests of the game.

Harshal Patel

• IPL 2025 Form: 13 Wickets in 9 Matches
• Although on the expensive side, Harshal Patel has been very effective for the Sunrisers in the IPL as far as wicket taking in the death overs is concerned. The Indian medium pacer will be one of the key picks for the fantasy contests of the game. 

Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul

• IPL 2025 Form: 371 Runs in 10 Matches
• KL Rahul has been in the most consistent batter for DC this season. The Indian batter has maintained an average of 53 while scoring with a strike rate of 146.06. This makes him one of the best fantasy picks for the match.

Axar Patel

• IPL 2025 Form: 232 Runs and 5 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The Delhi Skipper has been one of the prime contributors for the team with both the bat and the ball. Axar Patel has come up with important runs and wickets for his team in this season and hence could be one of the most important picks for the fantasy contests of the game.

Mitchell Starc

• IPL 2025 Form: 14 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The Australian ace pacer made a brilliant start to the tournament. Although Mitchell Starc's form has not been consistent with the ball throughout the tournament, the fact the team now faces some very important games, Starc becomes an important fantasy pick.

SRH vs DC Match 55 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather: Expect warm conditions with temperatures around 25°C. According to weather forecasts, there is minimal chance of rain, ensuring a full match.

Pitch: The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been a high-scoring venue in IPL 2025, with an average first innings score of 203 runs. The pitch has been excellent for batting, with boundaries accounting for nearly 25% of all deliveries. Teams batting second have significantly dominated at this venue in IPL 2025, winning 80% of the matches.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala - Record Of Chasing Team

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Satdium has been a host to five games in the IPL 2025. Out of these five matches, four have been won buy the team chasing. Given the trend of the tournament, the captain winning the toss might look to field first in this game.

SRH vs DC Match 55 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

SRH vs DC Match 55 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

SRH vs DC, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Travis Head
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Zeeshan Ansari

Captain: Abhishek Sharma
Vice-captain: KL Rahul

SRH vs DC Match 55 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

SRH vs DC, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Karun Nair
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Abishek Sharma
Bowlers: Jaydev Unadkat, Mitchell Starc, Harshal Patel, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain: Harshal Patel
Vice-captain: Axar Patel

SRH vs DC Match 55 Expert Advice

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been extremely batting-friendly this season with an average first innings score of 203 runs. Teams batting second have been dominant, winning 80% of matches played at this venue in IPL 2025. Pace bowlers have outperformed spinners significantly, taking 45 wickets compared to just 10 by spinners. Picking SRH batters with proven success at this venue like Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen could be advantageous, while DC's strong pace attack led by Mitchell Starc could exploit the conditions that favour fast bowlers.

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