SRH vs DC Pitch Report: How the Surface of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is Working Today?

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel will be eager to surpass the team’s poor performance at home and resume the playoff push as it faces inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2025 conflict on Monday. Washington, DC (DC) suffered 14 defeats from the Kolkata Knight Riders, who is still in the playoff game, thanks to their solid record at home, a trend that will continue to face Pat Cummins’ SRH. Axar's availability remains uncertain after he was injured in the KKR match on April 30. When he struggles in pain to get 43 Quickfire on 23 balls, but injury (an injured left hand) may limit his bowling, especially the changes that he plays a key role in DC attacks.
Delhi ranked fifth with 12 points in 10 games, and when the league entered the business ended, Delhi was desperate to have two defeats at home against KKR and RCB. Axar's leadership and versatility are at the heart of the DC campaign, and his absence or limited role can be a big blow.
The Capitals have lost three of the last five games and are behind in the playoffs. One positive is a return to the form of veteran South African batsman Faf du Plessis, who played KKR for half a century. However, his ability to handle slower tracks remains under scrutiny.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad is on the verge of elimination after losing 38 times to the Gujarat Titans. Despite the experienced squads – Cummins, Shami, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen and Jaydev Unadkat – SRH failed to unit click.

Unadkat recently pointed out that bowling and changing course conditions are inconsistent, which is a key reason for SRH's struggle. As the season slips and falls, even if the playoffs are almost out of reach, the Sunrisers will be under pressure to save their pride.SRH and DC tone report
The stadium is definitely Bate in a hot day in Hyderabad. Dry, hard and full of runs, it promises a high score match with a score of around 220–230. The size provides some imbalance – 63 meters to the right, 70 to the left, 77 on the ground – bringing enough targets to the batsmen. Although the surface is extremely beneficial to batsmen, both sides have quality seams that can invade early. The only grass behind the stumps doesn't really help the bowlers. Dew doesn't play a big role in this site, so tossing is unlikely to be decisive.
Match details
– Monday
– Abandoned: 7:00 pm ist
– Start time: 7:30 pm IST
– Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
– Where to watch: Live streaming on Star Sports Network and streaming on Jiocinema