The 10th match of the 18th season of IPL 2025 will be played between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Narendra Modi Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This is the second consecutive year that Delhi Capitals will play two of their home matches here.
Sports News: Today, April 30th, the second double-header of IPL 2025 will be played. The 10th match will be between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam. This match will begin at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss at 3:00 PM. Delhi, playing at their home ground in Visakhapatnam, are fully prepared to counter the batting onslaught of Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Toss Decision and Pitch Conditions
In their previous match against Mumbai Indians, Delhi won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Visakhapatnam pitch is made of black soil, offering a good balance between bat and ball. Fast bowlers might get some assistance in the initial overs, but the pitch generally becomes more batting-friendly later on. The average first-innings score at this ground is 170 runs.
Delhi Capitals: Rahul's Return Strengthens the Team
Delhi Capitals are boosted by their impressive win against Lucknow Super Giants. This victory acted as a tonic for the team. The return of star batsman KL Rahul further strengthens their top order. Mitchell Starc led the team's bowling attack in the last match, with Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel also playing crucial roles. The team will now aim to maintain their winning momentum.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: The Challenge of Returning to Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad demonstrated their batting prowess in their first match, scoring 286 runs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 106 runs off 47 balls. However, their performance in the following match was lackluster. Delhi will need to be wary of the pace bowling attack of Mohammed Shami, Cummins, and Harshal Patel. The team has high hopes for their opening pair, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.
Delhi's Record in Visakhapatnam
Delhi Capitals have played a total of 8 matches at this ground, winning 4 and losing 4. Last season, Delhi also played their 2 home matches here, winning one and losing one. They have won both their matches against Hyderabad at this ground, boosting their morale.
Match Highlights
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Time: 3:30 PM (Toss: 3:00 PM)
Pitch Report: Initial assistance for fast bowlers, later becomes batting-friendly.
Delhi Capitals: Rahul's return provides batting stability.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Expecting explosive performances from their aggressive batsmen.
While Delhi will strive to maintain their winning streak, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking for a comeback. Rahul's return has lifted Delhi's spirits, while Hyderabad will aim to forget their previous defeat and start afresh. This encounter between the two teams is expected to be filled with excitement.
