The IPL 2025 caravan rolls into Visakhapatnam for Match 10 on March 30, 2025, where Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Both teams have tasted victory this season—SRH thumped Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their opener, while DC edged Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket—but SRH are reeling from a shock home loss to LSG. Can Pat Cummins’ men bounce back, or will Axar Patel’s DC make it two in a row? Here’s our prediction.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad: Batting Boom or Bust?
SRH’s campaign began with a bang—Travis Head’s 47 off 28 and Ishan Kishan’s blistering century powered them to a mammoth total against RR, with Mohammed Shami and Pat Cummins sealing a 44-run win. But Match 7 against LSG exposed cracks: despite Head’s 47, they managed only 190/9, and their bowlers faltered as LSG chased it down comfortably. Heinrich Klaasen’s yet to fire (18 vs LSG), and their bowling—barring Shami—lacked discipline. Facing DC’s spin-heavy attack on a Vizag pitch that turns later could test SRH’s aggressive batting anew.
Delhi Capitals: Riding High with Rahul’s Return
DC’s season opener was a rollercoaster—they chased 210 against LSG, thanks to Ashutosh Sharma’s 66 and KL Rahul’s calming presence (assumed back after missing Match 1). Axar Patel’s 3 wickets and Kuldeep Yadav’s guile (2/34) showcased their bowling depth, while Mitchell Starc’s pace rattled LSG early. Rahul’s return bolsters a top order featuring Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis, making DC a balanced unit. Their spin trio—Axar, Kuldeep, Vipraj Nigam—could exploit SRH’s middle-order vulnerabilities on a pitch that favors turn.
Pitch and Conditions: Vizag’s Balanced Battleground
The ACA-VDCA Stadium has hosted high-scoring IPL games—think KKR’s 272/7 vs DC last year—but also offers spinners some grip in the middle overs. DC’s 210 chase in Match 4 here proves it’s a batting beauty early, with an average first-innings score around 200. This afternoon clash (3:30 PM IST) avoids dew, leveling the toss advantage. Expect a par score of 190-200, with pace working upfront and spin tightening later. Weather’s clear, 32°C, with a breeze—perfect cricket conditions.
Head-to-Head: SRH’s Slight Edge
SRH lead DC 13-11 in 24 IPL meetings, though DC won their last clash in 2024 by 67 runs (SRH 266/7, DC 199). At Vizag, it’s 1-1—DC chased 163 in 2019, while SRH defended 185 in 2016. SRH’s batting firepower has historically troubled DC, but their bowling inconsistency hands DC a window this time.
Key Players
- SRH:
- Travis Head: 47 off 28 vs LSG—loves the powerplay (SR 199 this season).
- Rashid Khan: Yet to hit stride (1/48 vs PBKS); lethal vs DC historically (12 wickets).
- Mohammed Shami: Pace and swing to challenge DC’s top order.
- DC:
- KL Rahul: Back to anchor and accelerate—key on a turning track.
- Kuldeep Yadav: 2/34 vs LSG—spin wizard in Vizag’s middle overs.
- Axar Patel: 3 wickets vs LSG; all-round threat.
Prediction: Who Wins?
This is a nail-biter, but DC might just nick it. SRH’s batting—Head, Kishan, Klaasen—can post 200+, but their bowling looked shaky against LSG, leaking runs in the death. DC’s spin trio could strangle SRH’s middle order, while Rahul and Fraser-McGurk have the firepower to chase or set a big total. Vizag’s history of close games (9 toss winners, 7 losers in 16 IPL matches) suggests a tight finish, but DC’s balance and current form give them the edge.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win Match 10. They could restrict SRH to 190-200 and chase it down, or defend 200+ with spin magic. SRH’s best shot is Head going berserk, but DC’s depth feels stronger today. What’s your take—SRH’s bats or DC’s all-rounders? Drop it below!
