SDS vs EDR Match Preview: South Delhi Superstarz and East Delhi Riders will clash in the opening match of the DPL 2025 season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on August 2. The two teams met in the 2024 final, where East Delhi Riders won by just 3 runs. This season opener promises to be an exciting rematch between two strong contenders.
Here’s a detailed preview of SDS vs EDR DPL 2025, including date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and winning prediction.
Match Details – SDS vs EDR, DPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Delhi Superstarz vs East Delhi Riders |
| Date | 2 August 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 League Match |
SDS vs EDR Match Preview and Team Analysis
South Delhi Superstarz
SDS finished as runners-up in 2024 and will look to start strong this season. Captain Anuj Rawat, who was in form last year with 356 runs, will again be the key with the bat. Mayank Rawat and Sujal Singh offer consistency in the top order.
The bowling attack will be led by experienced pacer Navdeep Saini and spinner Rounak Waghela, who claimed 9 wickets in the previous edition. The likes of Ajay Ahlawat and Akhil Chaudhary provide good depth in the attack.
Key Players:
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Anuj Rawat – Captain and wicketkeeper, explosive at the top
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Mayank Rawat – Key all-rounder with spin and stability
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Navdeep Saini – Pace leader with IPL experience
SDS Predicted Playing XI:
Anuj Rawat (c & wk), Shivam Tripathi, Sujal Singh, Mayank Rawat, Arpit Rana, Yuvraj Rathi/Kunal Sharma, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Ajay Ahlawat, Akhil Chaudhary, Mrinal Gulati
East Delhi Riders
The defending champions come into this game with confidence. Ayush Badoni leads the side and was the top scorer last season with 522 runs at a strike rate of 225. He will be supported by a steady middle order including Sarthak Ray, Rohan Rana, and Kunwar Bidhuri.
In the bowling unit, Digvesh Rathi, who took 14 wickets last year, will be crucial. Himanshu Chauhan and Yatish Singh provide further support in both pace and spin.
Key Players:
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Ayush Badoni – Captain and top-order powerhouse
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Digvesh Rathi – Consistent wicket-taker
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Sarthak Ray – Reliable middle-order bat
EDR Predicted Playing XI:
Ayush Badoni (c), Kunwar Bidhuri, Sarthak Ray, Sumit Beniwal/Abhishek Khandelwal, Rohan Rana, Vision Panchal, Tejasvi Dahiya (wk), Digvesh Rathi, Himanshu Chauhan, Yatish Singh/Saksham Gahlot, Sumit Mathur
SDS vs EDR: Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly with even bounce
- Average 1st Innings Score: 173
- Expected Total: Teams will aim for 200+
- Toss Prediction: Bowl first – chasing sides have done better here
Weather Forecast – August 2
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 PM | 31°C | 10% | 12 km/h | 35% |
| 10 PM | 29°C | 5% | 9 km/h | 20% |
Conditions are warm and slightly overcast. No major rain threat is expected during the match.
SDS vs EDR Match Prediction: East Delhi Riders Have the Edge
East Delhi Riders have retained most of their title-winning core, including captain Ayush Badoni and top wicket-taker Digvesh Rathi. South Delhi have a few gaps, especially in replacing their former top scorer. If Badoni fires, EDR could dominate the game.
Prediction: East Delhi Riders to win the DPL 2025 opener.
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