In the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) will take the field against Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-voltage clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, April 8.
Delhi Capitals have delivered magnificent performances in both of the matches played so far. First, they defeated the Lucknow Super Giants in the opening match of their campaign, followed by a resounding victory against the Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Subsequently, they also handed a crushing defeat to the Mumbai Indians. In their upcoming fixture, another win could help this Delhi franchise register six consecutive victories—a 'double hat-trick'
In the current season of this major tournament, the Gujarat Titans have not yet managed to deliver a standout performance, despite playing some close contests. They suffered a defeat at the hands of the Punjab Kings in their opening match played in New Chandigarh, and subsequently faced another loss in a thrilling encounter against the Rajasthan Royals—a match that was decided in the final over. Now, in their upcoming match, their sights will be set on adding their first two points to their tally.
DC vs GT Head to Head
Category
Statistics
Total Matches
7
Gujarat Titans Wins
4
Delhi Capitals Wins
3
Highest Score (DC)
224/4 (IPL 2024)
Highest Score (GT)
220/8 (IPL 2024)
Lowest Score (DC)
92 (IPL 2024)
Lowest Score (GT)
89 (IPL 2024)
DC vs GT Playing 11 & Impact Players
Delhi Capitals (DC) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Nitish Rana, 4. Sameer Rizvi, 5. David Miller, 6. Triston Stubbs, 7. Axar Patel(C), 8. Vipraj Nigam, 9. Lungi Ngidi, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Mukesh Kumar/T Natarajan
Delhi Capitals (DC) Impact Players: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair
Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible Playing 11: 1. Kumar Kushagra(WK), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Washington Sundar, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan(C), 8. Ashok Sharma, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Prasidh Krishna
Gujarat Titans (GT) Impact Players: Anuj Rawat, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Shahrukh Khan
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Player Stats
- KL Rahul (DC): 10 Matches, 302 Runs
- Sameer Rizvi (DC): 5 Matches, 257 Runs (Has delivered a tremendous performance, including the 90 runs scored in the recent victory against MI)
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): 10 Matches, 480 Runs
- Shubman Gill (GT, Captain): 9 Matches, 474 Runs
- Mukesh Kumar (DC): 8 matches, 10 wickets
- Axar Patel (DC, Captain): 8 matches, 6 wickets
- Prasidh Krishna (GT): 10 matches, 15 wickets
- Sai Kishore (GT): 8 matches, 8 wickets
DC vs GT Pitch Report
New Delhi's historic Arun Jaitley Stadium is considered conducive to spinners, particularly during the first half of the match. However, as the game progresses, the pitch here becomes more favorable for batsmen. Teams batting first at this venue must make their decisions very judiciously; if they post a low total, defending it becomes a difficult task especially if their bowling attack is weak.
DC vs GT: Probable Best Performances
KL Rahul
If there is one thing in this ongoing season that hasn't gone in Delhi's favor, it is KL Rahul's form; for this opening batsman began with a 'golden duck' against PBKS, and subsequently got dismissed after facing just two deliveries against the Mumbai Indians as well. If Rahul's bat fires in the upcoming match, it will prove to be a massive boost—not only for him personally but for his franchise as well.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada bowled 11 dot balls during his four-over spell against the Rajasthan team, and it appeared that this had a tangible impact on the first-innings total. Rabada possesses a tremendous ability to blend his pace and variations with the white ball—a skill honed by years of experience. It is expected that this South African international will prove to be the standout bowler on Wednesday.
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