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In Match 31 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. A sensational knock from Abhishek Sharma and a brilliant bowling spell from Eshan Malinga sealed the win.
Match Summary: SRH vs DC IPL 2026
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2026 (Match 31)
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 47 runs
- SRH Score: 242/2 (20 overs)
- DC Score: 195/9 (20 overs)
- Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma
Who won yesterday's SRH vs DC IPL 2026 match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in a high-scoring encounter.
SRH Batting: Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive 135* Steals the Show
Opening the innings, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave SRH a flying start, piling up 67 runs in the powerplay.
- Travis Head - 37 runs
- Abhishek Sharma - 50 (25 balls), 100 (47 balls)
Even after Head’s dismissal, Abhishek maintained the tempo, finishing unbeaten:
- 135 off 68 balls* (10 fours, 10 sixes)
His explosive innings powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive 242/2.
The Abhishek Sharma chapter in the #TATAIPL record books just got bigger ✍️📚
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2026
One word for his performance tonight? 🤩#KhelBindaas | #SRHvDC | @SunRisers | @OfficialAbhi04 pic.twitter.com/idQW5NQkwA
DC Chase: Malinga’s 4 Wickets Derail Delhi
Chasing 243, Delhi Capitals lost early momentum as Pathum Nissanka was dismissed in the third over.
A brief recovery came through KL Rahul and Nitish Rana.
- KL Rahul - 37 runs
However, the game turned when Eshan Malinga struck crucial blows, dismissing Rana, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs.
- Eshan Malinga - 4 wickets
Despite some resistance, Delhi could only reach 195/9.
A momentum-shifting spell 🫡
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2026
Eshan Malinga finishes with his best bowling figures in #TATAIPL 👏
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/VgUjXDlrDh#KhelBindaas | #SRHvDC | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/LY6Nl0m3Bj
Key Turning Points
- Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking unbeaten 135
- Strong powerplay by SRH openers
- Eshan Malinga’s match-defining 4-wicket spell
- Middle-order collapse of Delhi Capitals
Points Table Update: SRH Climb to Top 3
With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to 3rd place with 8 points from 7 matches.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals are placed 5th in the standings, while Punjab Kings continue to lead the table.
SRH vs DC Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Playing 11:
1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Travis Head, 3. Ishan Kishan, 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Salil Arora, 6. Aniket Verma, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Shivang Kumar, 9. Harsh Dubey, 10. Saqib Hussain, 11. Eshan Malinga
Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing 11:
1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. KL Rahul, 3. Sameer Rizvi, 4. Nitish Rana, 5. Tristan Stubbs, 6. Axar Patel (Captain), 7. David Miller, 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Mukesh Kumar, 10. T Natarajan, 11. Lungi Ngidi
Final Takeaway: SRH’s Complete Dominance
This match showcased a complete team performance from Sunrisers Hyderabad. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting combined with Eshan Malinga’s clinical bowling proved too much for Delhi Capitals, who failed to keep up in a high-scoring chase.
Also Read: SRH vs DC, IPL 2026: Top 3 Batters Who Could Score the Most Runs Today
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