The second match of the current Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see two of the leading teams facing each other. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the first of the twin bill on Sunday, March 30.

The Delhi Capitals (DC) will seek to add to their count against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the afternoon match on Sunday, March 30, at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

DC has featured in just a single league match as of now, earlier this week against the Lucknow Super Giants. Having won the toss, the Capitals decided to bowl first. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran played stunning half-centuries to take the visitors to 209/8 in their 20 overs. On their side, the Axar Patel-led team lost four wickets in the powerplay. But a 48-run stand by Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma set them back into the pursuit. Subsequently, Vipraj Nigam's late inning cameo and Ashutosh's calmness until the end won the team the game in a close contest by one wicket and three balls. Star player KL Rahul returns to the team after sitting out the opening game because of the birth of his first child.

Talking of Sunrisers Hyderabad, the team won their inaugural match of IPL 2025 by 44 runs against Rajasthan Royals in their home game in Hyderabad. A great batting show by Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy enabled the team to put up a huge total of 286/6. Subsequently, their good bowling enabled them to limit Royals to 242/6 and win the game by 44 runs. It started well for SRH, but they collapsed against the Lucknow franchise. Rishabh Pant's team bowled tightly and restricted the erstwhile champions to a batting total of 190/0 in the first innings. Marsh and Pooran staged a masterclass innings and led the away side to a five-wicket victory with 23 balls remaining.

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Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals kick-started their IPL 2025 journey with a thrilling win against the Lucknow Super Giants. While chasing 210 at Visakhapatnam, they limped to 113 for 6 in 12.3 overs. But a strong rescue mission by Ashutosh Sharma (66* from 31) and young gun Vipraj Nigam (39 from 15) brought them across the line with a single wicket in hand in the final over.

For their second game, Delhi will look for more from their middle and top order. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, and Abishek Porel were disappointing in the previous game, but they will have to do better here. Du Plessis has experience to steady an innings, but McGurk is inconsistent—he scores a flashy 40 in a flash or gets out cheaply.

Hopefully, KL Rahul is likely to make a comeback after sitting out the first game. His availability at the middle order gives much-needed solidity to an otherwise vulnerable batting line-up. The team will also be looking for Ashutosh Sharma to carry on with his rampage as an enforcer.

With the ball, Delhi requires Mitchell Starc to pick up wickets early in the powerplay. If he does not, Mohit Sharma and Mukesh Kumar may find it difficult to restrict the SRH batsmen. Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin may turn out to be a deciding factor, as his ability to end partnerships in the middle overs can change the tide in DC's direction.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

The opening order can be a potent one, with the left-handed combination of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan. This batting combination brings together Head's current form aggression, Kishan's power-hitting ability, and Sharma's boundary-hitting consistency.

Australian Travis Head contributed to the team's great start with 47 runs off 28 balls against Lucknow. Ishan Kishan hit an unbeaten century in his tournament debut innings.

South African Heinrich Klaasen was SRH's star performer last season. Nitish Kumar Reddy established himself globally when he performed well in his first Test series for India against Australia. Both Klaasen and Reddy began against the Super Giants with scores of 26 and 32, respectively.

Homegrown talents Abhinav Manohar and Aniket Verma provide additional firepower. Verma scored a powerful 36 runs in his previous innings off just 13 balls.

Mohammad Shami’s new-ball swing, fresh off topping last season’s wicket charts, and Pat Cummins pace and bounce lead the attack. The experienced Shami has 129 IPL wickets. Australian Cummins led the wickets with two wickets in the team’s previous match.

Harshal Patel will attack the death overs with smart variations. He needs 12 wickets less than 150 IPL wickets. Simarjeet Singh's raw pace and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's seam utility complement the bowling unit.

Pitch Report

Last season in the IPL, the pitch in Visakhapatnam was particularly kind to batsmen. Fast bowlers could find some early swing under the lights, while spinners enjoyed a bit of turn as the game progressed and the pitch began to wear. The consistent bounce and minimal deterioration typically led to high-scoring encounters, giving batters the upper hand. In fact, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted an impressive 266 for seven in their first innings during this match last year.

Toss Prediction

Batting first could be the key to victory for both teams. In fact, the last four encounters between these sides have all been won by the team that batted first. Sunrisers Hyderabad also triumphed over the Rajasthan Royals by setting a massive first-innings total.

Weather Report

Looking ahead to Sunday afternoon in Vizag, the weather forecast is looking bright, with temperatures reaching up to 34°C and humidity levels hovering between 60% and 65%.

Head to Head

SRH currently holds a slight edge in their rivalry with a head-to-head record of 13-11. Out of the 24 matches played so far, DC has managed to clinch the remaining eleven victories.

Venue Details

At the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, teams that bat first usually rack up around 168 runs. But last season, the pitch was a real treat for batsmen. In the two matches held here, the first innings scores soared to 191-5 and an impressive 272-7. In the opening match of IPL 2025 at this venue, the Lucknow Super Giants set a challenging target of 209-8, which the Delhi Capitals managed to chase down in a nail-biting finish. Both teams are eyeing a score of over 200 runs in this upcoming match. If Sunrisers Hyderabad bats first, they might even push for a whopping 250.

Match Prediction

This season, the Delhi Capitals seem well-balanced. Their batting lineup, showcased in the opening match, is quite formidable and has shown they can take on any opponent. Meanwhile, the Sunrisers Hyderabad boast one of the most explosive batting lineups in the league. If their batsmen hit their stride, they can dismantle any bowling attack. However, their aggressive approach, paired with a somewhat unpredictable bowling lineup, can sometimes backfire. If Delhi's bowlers can strike early and disrupt Hyderabad's top order, they'll put themselves in a strong position. Otherwise, SRH's batting firepower could give them the edge.

I’d back Sunrisers Hyderabad to take the win in this matchup.

Betting Tips

SRH clearly stands out as the stronger batting side and will be playing in conditions that play to their strengths. That said, LSG has proven they can take down SRH in the past. DC pulled off a surprise win in their first match and will be looking to replicate that success. Still, the odds favor SRH heavily, making them an attractive choice for bettors, and we’re leaning towards the favorites. The odds for the DC vs. SRH matchup show a 56% likelihood in favor of SRH.

Bet on SRH.

Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami.

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Delhi Capitals Key Players

Axar Patel is an excellent all-rounder and can contribute with the bat as well as the ball. He is a suitable candidate for the captaincy.

KL Rahul had scored 520 runs in 14 games at an average of 37 in the previous season. He is a solid batsman and a decent option for this game.

Kuldeep Yadav's spin bowling will be very important to DC and may make a huge difference in the coming match. The left-handed spinner can create vital breakthroughs in the game while also being economical.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Players

Travis Head is a hard-hitting top-order batsman who played very well last season and scored 567 runs in 15 games. He made a half-century in the first match.

Abhishek Sharma will open the innings and scored 484 runs in 16 games last season with a strike rate of 204. He will be a prime pick.

Harshal Patel last season won the Purple Cap by taking 24 wickets in 14 matches. He can be a good choice for this match.