DC vs SRH 10th Match Preview Prediction Indian Premier League 2025

Match Details

• Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
• Win Probability: DC (44%) | SRH (56%)

Overview

The 10th match of IPL 2025 pits the Delhi Capitals (DC) against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a clash that promises fireworks. With both teams tied at 2 points in the standings, this game could be pivotal for early-season momentum. SRH holds a slight edge in win probability, but DC’s recent form and home advantage add intrigue to this contest.

Key Factors to Watch

1. Pitch & Venue Dynamics
   The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam traditionally offers a balanced surface, with early assistance for pacers and spinners coming into play as the game progresses. Teams batting first have averaged 160-170 in recent IPL games here, making the toss crucial.
2. Form Guide
   • DC: W, L, W, L, W (Won their 2025 opener vs LSG)
   • SRH: L, W, L, W, L (Mixed start: won vs RR, lost vs LSG in 2025)
   DC’s thrilling 1-wicket win over LSG showcased their depth, while SRH’s inconsistency remains a concern despite explosive batting talent.
3. Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
   • SRH: 2 wins
   • DC: 3 wins
     Recent encounters have been tightly contested, but SRH dominated the latest two clashes in 2024 (67-run and 9-run victories).
4. Squad Strengths
   • DC’s X-Factors:
     • Batting: KL Rahul’s leadership and Faf du Plessis’ experience anchor the top order, while Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs add firepower.
     • Bowling: Mitchell Starc’s pace and Kuldeep Yadav’s spin form a lethal combo. Axar Patel’s all-round skills add balance.
   • SRH’s Game-Changers:
     • Batting: Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen bring T20 aggression, supported by Nitish Reddy’s finishing ability.
     • Bowling: Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami lead a versatile attack, with Harshal Patel’s death-overs expertise.
5. Weaknesses to Exploit
   • DC: Over-reliance on Starc and Kuldeep; middle-order inconsistency.
   • SRH: Fragile top order beyond Head; spinners (Zampa, Chahar) need to step up.

Prediction
SRH’s marginally higher win probability (56%) reflects their stronger recent H2H record and explosive batting lineup. However, DC’s balanced bowling attack and home advantage make this a toss-up.

Likely Scenario:

• If SRH’s top order fires (Head/Abhishek Sharma), they’ll post/ chase a daunting total.
• DC’s spinners (Kuldeep, Axar) could exploit SRH’s middle-order vulnerabilities in the middle overs.

Final Verdict: Sunrisers Hyderabad to edge a high-scoring thriller. Their pace-heavy attack and power-hitting depth might prove decisive on a track where Cummins & Shami could dominate the powerplay.

Wildcard Factor: Watch for DC’s Tristan Stubbs – his finishing ability against SRH’s death bowlers (Harshal, Unadkat) could swing the game.

Toss Prediction: The team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, leveraging dew and chasing under lights.

Score Range Prediction: 175-190 (if batting first).