Overview
Delhi Capitals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tenth match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Notably, the Capitals finished sixth in the table last season, with just seven wins in 14 matches. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad were the runners-up last season. Delhi Capitals won their opening match against Lucknow Super Giants by one wicket, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have one win and one loss in two matches this season.
Predicted Impact Players for Delhi Capitals
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Ashutosh Sharma – The talented batter can be used as a substitute if Delhi Capitals lose early wickets while batting first or if they are chasing a big target in the second innings. He scored 66 runs in the previous match after coming in as an impact substitute.
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Mohit Sharma – The experienced pacer can be used as an impact substitute when bowling second, especially if the conditions favour pacers. He has picked up 124 wickets in 113 IPL matches.
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Karun Nair – A backup top-order batter who can be used as a substitute if DC need extra batting depth after losing early wickets. He can also be brought in during the second innings by replacing a bowler.
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Dushmantha Chameera – The Sri Lankan pacer can swing the new ball and be subbed in during the second innings if the pitch offers assistance to pacers. However, only three overseas players can be named in the Playing XI if Chameera has to be brought in later.
Predicted Impact Players for Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Sachin Baby – Can provide batting cover and be used as an impact substitute if SRH lose early wickets while batting first.
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Adam Zampa – Can be used as an Impact Player when SRH are bowling second and conditions favour spinners. He has picked up 117 wickets in 95 T20Is.
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Wiaan Mulder – Provides an all-round option. He might be used as a substitute if SRH require extra batting depth late in the first innings and can also bowl a few overs in the second innings.
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Jaydev Unadkat – Can swing the new ball and may be used as an impact substitute in the second innings if the pitch offers assistance to pacers.
Expert opinion and final prediction
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Home Advantage – Playing on their home ground gives Delhi Capitals a significant edge.
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Recent Form – SRH have won two of the last three matches against DC.
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Balanced Squad – Delhi Capitals look like a more balanced side on paper.
DC vs SRH Match Prediction
With most factors in their favour, Delhi Capitals are likely to win the match.
