Visakhapatnam, Mar 29 (Reporter) Delhi Capitals (DC) will be bolstered by the return of KL Rahul as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a day match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Rahul's presence is expected to strengthen DC’s batting lineup, which struggled in their opening game. Delhi commenced their campaign with a thrilling last-over victory against Lucknow Super Giants at this venue. A resilient batting display from Ashutosh Sharma (66* off 31 balls) and Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls) helped them chase down 210 with one wicket in hand. However, concerns remain over their top and middle order, with Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, and Abishek Porel struggling in the first game. Their bowling unit, led by Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohit Sharma, will be aiming to make early inroads against a formidable SRH batting order. Hyderabad, on the other hand, started their season with a commanding win over Rajasthan Royals but stumbled in their second match, suffering a setback against Lucknow. Despite a valiant effort from Travis Head (47 off 28 balls), SRH could only manage 190/9, which LSG chased down comfortably. SRH boast one of the most aggressive batting lineups in the tournament, with Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Aniket Verma expected to play key roles. However, their bowling remains a concern, with Simarjeet Singh and Adam Zampa struggling for form. Captain Pat Cummins and senior pacer Mohammed Shami will have to step up to contain DC’s batsmen. The pitch at Visakhapatnam has shown high-scoring tendencies in recent matches, with scores exceeding 200 being chased successfully. Spinners are likely to have an impact, with the ball expected to keep low in the latter stages of the match. With both teams possessing formidable batting units, a high-scoring contest is on the cards. While Delhi have a balanced lineup, Hyderabad’s aggressive approach and recent dominance over DC in the last two meetings give them a slight edge. The match is set to begin at 15:30 IST...////...