SDS vs NDS Match Prediction: Who Will Win the DPL 2025 Match 36?

One of the most prestigious leagues in India, the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025, continues in the 35th match of the tournament. We will witness a clash between South Delhi Superstarz (SDS) and North Delhi Strikers (NDS). The game will take place at the iconic Indian Cricket ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Indian fans will be able to witness this clash at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 26.

South Delhi Superstarz started their tournament on a rough note, but they quickly bounced back, as they are in the fifth position of the points table with 8 points. Their last game ended in a no result against the West Delhi Lions due to the interruption of the rain.

Whereas the North Delhi Strikers have been having a disappointing tournament so far, as they are just below in 6th position on the points table with 7 points, though from the last few games, their last game also ended in a no result against the East Delhi Riders due to the interruption of the rain.

South Delhi Superstarz vs North Delhi Strikers Match Details

SDS vs NDS Head-to-Head Record

If we take a look at the head-to-head record of South Delhi Superstarz vs North Delhi Strikers, both teams have faced each other 2 times in the tournament over the years, where the score is tied for now, as both have won each match of their encounters, which makes their head-to-head battle score 1-1.

With their current scenario of a head-to-head battle, fans can expect a thrilling contest between these two teams, where both teams will try to come out on top in their SDS vs NDS Head-to-Head with this upcoming game.

SDS vs NDS Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The pitch and weather at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, will play a big role in determining the result of this game, though the weather is not perfect for today's game. Nevertheless, the pitch will be wonderful for batting, which calls for a high-scoring game. Overall, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of the smallest cricket grounds in India, which will make the run-scoring slightly easier.

Balanced Wicket

According to the Arun Jaitley stadium pitch report, the surface generally offers a good contest between bat and ball. Batters can score freely once they get their eye in, but there is also assistance for pacers with the new ball, especially under cloudy conditions. Teams batting second have enjoyed more success here, which is evident from the higher win percentage for sides who are chasing.

Chasing Factor

The Arun Jaitley Stadium majorly favors teams that decide to chase, even though the average second innings score is notably lower than the first, which suggests that defending can be done even after a good chasing record on this very ground, especially if bowlers use the conditions well. Spinners also tend to come into play during the middle overs, adding another challenge for teams batting second.

Average 1st Innings Score

In T20 matches played at this venue, the average first innings score stands at 145, while the average for the second innings drops to 133. The highest total recorded here is a massive 221/9 by India against Bangladesh, whereas the lowest is just 120/10 by Sri Lanka against South Africa.

Chasing Record

The chasing record of Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi in this edition of the league is average so far, as a total of 35 matches have been played on this very ground, where 15 of the game have been won by a team while batting first and 15 matches has been won by a team who chased in this edition of the Delhi Premier League 2025, with 5 games being abandoned due to the interruption of the rain, which makes toss even more crucial in this upcoming game between South Delhi Superstarz vs North Delhi Strikers.

Weather Report

Conditions are not expected to be perfect for cricket in Delhi, with cloudy skies and high chances of rain for the entire duration of the game, around 30% as per the weather reports. Even though fans can expect a high-scoring encounter in this contest.

SDS vs NDS Match Prediction Playing 11s (Predicted)

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances as per our SDS vs NDS Match Prediction. Let’s take a probable playing 11 of the South Delhi Superstarz vs North Delhi Strikers.

South Delhi Superstarz Playing 11

Anmol Sharma, Tejasvi Dahiya (wk), Ankur Kaushik, Ayush Badoni (c), Vision Panchal, Sumit Kumar Beniwal, Sumit Mathur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Abhishek Khandelwal, Aman Bharti, Kunwar Bidhuri

North Delhi Strikers Playing 11

Sarthak Ranjan, Gagan Vats, Arnav Bugga, Vaibhav Kandpal, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Harshit Rana (c), Arjun Rapria, Vikas Dixit, Siddhant Bansal, Noor Ilahi, Kuldip Yadav

Form and Fitness

South Delhi Superstarz Recent Form (most recent first): NA, W, W, W, NA
North Delhi Strikers Recent Form (most recent first): NA, L, L, L, W

SDS vs NDS Recent Form (Last 5 matches)

Both teams have struggled throughout the tournament so far, especially Purani Dilli 6, as they are currently at the bottom of the points table, and as the tournament is at its final stage of the tournament, their chances to qualify for the playoffs are really low according to our SDS vs NDS Match Prediction.

South Delhi Superstarz

South Delhi Superstarz started their tournament on a rough note, but they quickly bounced back, as they are in the fifth position of the points table with 8 points. They have played 8 games and lost 3 of their game and won 3 in the tournament, with their 2 games being abandoned due to the interruption of the rain.

North Delhi Strikers

North Delhi Strikers have been having a disappointing tournament so far, as they are just below in 6th position on the points table with 7 points, as they have played 8 games in the tournament so far and have only won three matches till now in this edition of the tournament, and lost 4 of their games, with one game being abandoned due to the interruption of the rain.

SDS vs NDS Toss Prediction

Considering the pitch conditions and the past results on this ground, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first. Our prediction is that NDS will win the toss and opt to bat.

SDS vs NDS Score Prediction

• Scenario 1: SDS batting first
  If SDS bats first, we expect a total of around 170 runs.
• Scenario 2: NDS batting first
  If NDS gets to bat first, they are likely to score near 175 runs according to our prediction.

SDS vs NDS Players to Perform Prediction

There are a no. of players in both teams who can impact the result. Ayush Badoni, Sumit Kumar Beniwal, Sarthak Ranjan, and one of the fastest bowlers in India right now, Harshit Rana, are all capable enough to perform well. These will be the key players to perform according to our SDS vs NDS Match Prediction. Let's look at four players from both teams who can emerge to be the best performers of this match.

South Delhi Superstarz

• South Delhi Superstarz top-order batter, Anmol Sharma, was the standout batter for his team as he scored an incredible 58 runs in the 28th match against Outer Delhi Warriors
• Tejasvi Dahiya is another top batter for the South Delhi Superstarz, as he is the highest run scorer for the team. In 7 matches he has played, he has scored 199 runs.
• Sumit Kumar Beniwal was the standout bowler for the South Delhi Superstarz as he took 5 wickets in his spell, and he is also the leading wicket taker for his team in the tournament so far, with 12 wickets in 7 games. He will be a good pick for the SDS vs NDS Match Prediction.

North Delhi Strikers

• North Delhi Strikers top-order batter Vaibhav Kandpal was the leading run scorer for his team as he scored 73 runs for his team.
• Sarthak Ranjan is another top batter for the North Delhi Strikers, as he is the third-highest run scorer for the team. In 8 matches he has played, she has scored 349 runs.
• North Delhi Strikers skipper Harshit Rana was the standout bowler for his team as he took a wicket in a 4-over spell and was the most economical one out of all wicket takers and not just that he is also the leading wicket taker for his team with 11 wickets in 8 matches, will be an excellent pick for the SDS vs NDS Match Prediction.

SDS vs NDS Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for South Delhi Superstarz in the match: Anmol Sharma and Tejasvi Dahiya.
Who will score the most runs for North Delhi Strikers in the match: Vaibhav Kandpal and Sarthak Ranjan.

SDS vs NDS Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for South Delhi Superstarz in the match: Sumit Kumar Beniwal and Abhishek Khandelwal.
Who will pick the most wickets for North Delhi Strikers in the match: Harshit Rana and Kuldip Yadav.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.