In the highly anticipated tenth match of IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam on Saturday, March 30. This venue, known as DC’s second home in the IPL, is expected to witness a high-octane battle as both teams look to turn their early-season fortunes around.
DC enter the game riding high on the momentum of a magnificent win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), buoyed by explosive contributions from Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam. In contrast, SRH suffered a setback in their previous encounter against LSG, where their pace and spin combination struggled against three hard-hitting southpaws – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan.
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With their recent loss, the pressure is now on SRH skipper Pat Cummins to rally his side and spark a turnaround. Adding to the excitement, DC have been strengthened by the return of KL Rahul, who missed the season opener due to the birth of his first child. His comeback is expected to add a fresh spark to the Capitals’ batting lineup.
This match promises several intriguing player battles that could decide the outcome:
#1 Faf du Plessis vs. Mohammed Shami
As both Faf du Plessis and Mohammed Shami open the bowling for their respective teams, this battle is set to be intense. Shami, with an impressive tally of 42 powerplay wickets since 2019, has a knack for dismantling top-order batsmen. Over 10 IPL encounters, du Plessis has fallen to Shami twice, despite once scoring 106 runs off 61 balls at a strike rate of 173.77.
#2 Heinrich Klaasen vs. Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has been a thorn in the side of many batsmen in the middle overs. However, Heinrich Klaasen is known for his skill against spin, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 189.65 against left-arm bowlers in the IPL, and an even better 150 against Kuldeep in T20 cricket. So far, Kuldeep has yet to dismiss him.
#3 Travis Head vs. Mitchell Starc
In the powerplay, Travis Head faces a stern challenge from Mitchell Starc. In IPL 2024’s Qualifier 1, Starc dismissed Head for a two-ball duck, and he’ll be keen to replicate that success. However, Head has been striking at an impressive 199.20 in the first six overs of IPL 2025, making this duel a must-watch affair.
With both teams eager for victory, this match at Vishakhapatnam promises to be a thrilling contest filled with high-quality cricket and captivating individual battles.
