Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Pitch Report: The 31st match of IPL 2026 will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals on April 21 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, at 7:30 PM (IST).
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals (SRH vs DC) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date: April 21, 2026
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
SRH vs DC Match Previews
Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a stellar performance in their previous match, securing a magnificent 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, they posted a formidable total of 194 runs. In reply, Chennai was restricted to 184 runs. The top order played a pivotal role in this effort; Abhishek Sharma played a blistering knock of 59 runs off just 22 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen also made a solid contribution of 59 runs. In the bowling department, Ishan Malinga delivered a brilliant performance, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs in his four overs, while Nitish Reddy also claimed two wickets.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals also impressed in their previous match, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets. Bangalore had set a target of 176 runs, which Delhi successfully chased down in the final over. KL Rahul provided the team with a strong start by playing an innings of 57 runs, while Tristan Stubbs played a crucial knock of 60 runs.
SRH vs DC, Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
DC vs SRH Match Pitch Report: For the SRH vs DC match, the pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be favorable for batting, offering true bounce and good pace on the ball; consequently, a high-scoring game is likely. The toss could play a significant role, as chasing might become easier in the evening match due to the presence of dew.
- A hard, flat surface with true bounce that aids in stroke-making.
- Batsmen who spend time at the crease are typically rewarded.
- If pacers hit the right areas, they can still extract some early movement and take wickets.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 163.84.
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 152.50.
- Matches Won Batting First: 37; Matches Won Batting Second: 47.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 86 | |
| Batting first won: | 37 | |
| Bowling first won: | 47 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 165 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 155 | |
| Highest Total: | 286 | |
| Lowest Total: | 69/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 246 |
SRH vs DC Match Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan(WK)(C), 4. Heinrich Klaasen(WK), 5. Aniket Verma, 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Salil Arora(WK), 8. Sakib Hussain, 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Praful Hinge, 11. Eshan Malinga
Delhi Capitals (DC) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Sameer Rizvi, 4. Triston Stubbs, 5. Axar Patel(C), 6. David Miller, 7. Auqib Nabi Dar, 8. Lungi Ngidi, 9. T Natarajan, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Mukesh Kumar
