Published on: 20 April 2026
Match Date: 21 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Capacity: 38,000
🏏 SRH vs DC Match Preview
The IPL 2026 action shifts to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad for the 31st match of the season. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday, 21st April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have been led brilliantly by interim captain Ishan Kishan in the absence of Pat Cummins, who continues to recover from a back injury. SRH have shown flashes of brilliance, with their top-order firing consistently. Their last outing saw them register a convincing win, and they will be looking to build momentum at home. The team has a strong record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, and they will be banking on their explosive opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to provide a flying start.
The head-to-head record between these two sides is incredibly close, with SRH holding a slender 13–12 advantage over 26 matches. One match ended in a no-result. This rivalry has produced some of the highest-scoring matches in IPL history, including SRH’s mammoth 266/7 against DC in 2024. With both teams desperate for a win to climb the points table, a thrilling contest is on the cards.
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📌 SRH vs DC Match Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2026 Match 31 |
| Date & Time | 21 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Capacity | 38,000 |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar – Free live streaming |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports – TV channel schedule |
| Live Scores | Cricbuzz – Ball-by-ball updates |
| Weather | AccuWeather – Weather forecast |
| Official Schedule | IPL Official Website – Official schedule & stats |
| Cricket News | BCCI Official – Latest cricket news |
| In-depth Analysis | ESPNcricinfo – In-depth analysis |
🏟️ SRH vs DC Pitch Report & Weather – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
🌾 Pitch Report:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is traditionally known as a batting-friendly surface. It offers true bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots freely once they settle in. The boundaries are long, which makes clearing them a challenge, but the fast outfield ensures that well-timed shots still find the fence. Historically a high-scoring venue, recent intense heat in Hyderabad has baked the clay, causing the wicket to slow down as the innings progresses. This has made stroke-making slightly trickier, especially against quality spin.
Key Stats at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (IPL history):
- Matches played: 85
- Matches won batting first: 36
- Matches won batting second: 47
- Average first innings score: 165
- Average second innings score: 154
- Highest total: 286/6 (SRH vs RR)
- Lowest total: 80/10 (DC vs SRH)
- % of wickets by pacers: 71.76%
- % of wickets by spinners: 28.23%
In the recent IPL 2026 match played at this venue, fast bowlers picked up 18 of the 19 wickets that fell, highlighting that bowlers can dominate if they hit accurate lines and lengths. The average first innings total this season at this ground has been a staggering 186, promising another high-scoring contest. The pitch is expected to favour batters, with minimal change anticipated across both innings. Teams batting first are likely to target a total in excess of 200.
Dew Factor: The pitch is batting-friendly, but in the second innings, dew becomes more effective for bowlers. Therefore, if a team wins the toss, they are likely to choose to bowl first.
☀️ Weather Forecast:
Hyderabad will be warm with temperatures around 28-33°C during match time. There is no chance of rain, ensuring a full 40-over contest. Humidity will be moderate, and dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier.
👉 Real-time weather update: AccuWeather – Weather forecast.
📊 SRH vs DC – Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | SRH | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 26 | 26 |
| Wins | 13 | 12 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| At Hyderabad | 5 | 4 |
| Last 5 Matches | 3 | 2 |
Important Stats:
- SRH holds a slight edge in the rivalry, winning 13 out of 26 matches, while DC has 12 victories.
- The highest score in this fixture is SRH’s mammoth 266/7 against DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2024.
- The lowest total is DC’s 80/10 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
- Shikhar Dhawan leads the batting charts in this fixture with 575 runs, followed by David Warner (570) and Rishabh Pant (536).
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets (18) in SRH vs DC matches, followed by Rashid Khan (15) and Kagiso Rabada (14).
- In the last meeting between these two sides (IPL 2025), DC won by 7 wickets in Visakhapatnam.
For more detailed stats, visit ESPNcricinfo – In-depth analysis.
🔴 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Full Squad & Analysis
Captain: Ishan Kishan (interim)
Coach: Daniel Vettori
👥 SRH Full Squad for IPL 2026
Batters & Wicketkeepers:
- Ishan Kishan (c/wk)
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Aniket Verma
- Smaran Ravichandran
- Salil Arora
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
All-rounders:
- Liam Livingstone
- Kamindu Mendis
- Brydon Carse
- Harsh Dubey
- Praful Hinge
- Krains Fuletra
- Jack Edwards (injured, ruled out)
Bowlers:
- Pat Cummins (injured, missing early matches)
- Harshal Patel
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Shivam Mavi
- Eshan Malinga
- Zeeshan Ansari
- David Payne
- Amit Kumar
- Sakib Hussain
SRH Strengths:
- Explosive Top Order: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have a partnership run rate of 12.56, the highest recorded for any pair with a substantial sample size.
- Ishan Kishan’s Red-Hot Form: Since returning to India’s T20I setup in January 2026, Ishan Kishan has scored 532 runs, the most by any batter in this period, at a strike rate of 207. He is in the form of his life.
- Powerful Middle Order: With Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Liam Livingstone, SRH possess one of the most destructive batting lineups in the league.
- Pace Attack: Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat bring experience and wicket-taking ability in the death overs.
- Home Record: SRH have a strong record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, having won 5 of the 9 matches against DC at this venue.
SRH Weaknesses:
- Captain Pat Cummins’ Absence: The regular captain is recovering from a back injury and will miss this match. Ishan Kishan is leading the side in his absence.
- Spin Struggles: SRH spinners picked up just 15 wickets last season, the fewest among all teams, and were the most expensive, conceding 9.80 runs per over.
- Injury Woes: Jack Edwards has been ruled out with a foot injury, and Eshan Malinga is uncertain after a shoulder dislocation.
🔵 Delhi Capitals (DC) – Full Squad & Analysis
Captain: Axar Patel
Coach: Hemang Badani
👥 DC Full Squad for IPL 2026
Batters & Wicketkeepers:
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Prithvi Shaw
- David Miller
- Nitish Rana
- Tristan Stubbs (wk)
- Sameer Rizvi
- Karun Nair
- Abishek Porel (wk)
- Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders:
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Ajay Jadav Mandal
- Madhav Tiwari
Bowlers:
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mitchell Starc
- Mukesh Kumar
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Lungi Ngidi
- Kyle Jamieson
- T Natarajan
- Tripurana Vijay
- Sahil Parakh
- Auqib Nabi Dar
DC Strengths:
- Power-packed Top Order: KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, and David Miller can demolish any bowling attack on their day.
- World-Class Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel form a formidable spin duo, and Vipraj Nigam has highlighted that spin will be key for DC on the Hyderabad track.
- Batting Depth: With Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, and Vipraj Nigam, DC have power-hitters down the order.
- Mitchell Starc’s X-Factor: The left-arm pacer brings raw pace and swing, and his first-over wickets have often set the tone for DC.
- Toss Advantage: DC have a good record when chasing, which could be crucial at Hyderabad.
DC Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent Middle Order: Apart from KL Rahul and Miller, others have struggled to convert starts.
- Recent Form: DC have won 2 of their last 5 matches and will be under pressure to turn things around.
- Death Over Bowling: Starc is excellent, but others have been expensive in the last 5 overs.
🎯 SRH vs DC Predicted Playing XI
SRH Predicted Playing XI:
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (c/wk)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Liam Livingstone
- Aniket Verma
- Harshal Patel
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Eshan Malinga
- Zeeshan Ansari / Shivam Mavi
Impact Player: Kamindu Mendis / Brydon Carse
DC Predicted Playing XI:
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Prithvi Shaw
- David Miller
- Nitish Rana
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma / Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- T Natarajan
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi / Dushmantha Chameera
📊 Detailed Betting Odds for SRH vs DC
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🏏 Match Winner & Toss Odds
| Market | SRH Odds | DC Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | 1.77 | 2.05 |
| Toss Winner | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Toss & Match Winner (SRH) | 2.70 | – |
| Toss & Match Winner (DC) | – | 3.13 |
| Toss & Match Winner (None) | 2.00 | – |
📈 Total Runs (Match)
| Over/Under Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 380.5 | 1.63 | 2.14 |
| 390.5 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 400.5 | 2.05 | 1.69 |
📈 Session Runs – First 6, 8, 10, 15 Overs (Innings #1)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
| Overs | Over Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 overs | 60.5 | 1.68 | 1.99 |
| 6 overs | 62.5 | 1.83 | 1.85 |
| 6 overs | 64.5 | 1.97 | 1.69 |
| 8 overs | 78.5 | 1.69 | 1.98 |
| 8 overs | 80.5 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
| 8 overs | 82.5 | 1.99 | 1.68 |
| 10 overs | 96.5 | 1.70 | 1.96 |
| 10 overs | 99.5 | 1.85 | 1.83 |
| 10 overs | 102.5 | 2.00 | 1.67 |
| 15 overs | 141.5 | 1.67 | 2.01 |
| 15 overs | 145.5 | 1.82 | 1.86 |
| 15 overs | 149.5 | 1.96 | 1.70 |
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Overs | Over Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 overs | 57.5 | 1.70 | 1.96 |
| 6 overs | 59.5 | 1.86 | 1.82 |
| 6 overs | 61.5 | 2.00 | 1.67 |
| 8 overs | 74.5 | 1.66 | 2.01 |
| 8 overs | 76.5 | 1.81 | 1.87 |
| 8 overs | 78.5 | 1.95 | 1.71 |
| 10 overs | 92.5 | 1.67 | 1.99 |
| 10 overs | 95.5 | 1.83 | 1.85 |
| 10 overs | 98.5 | 1.97 | 1.69 |
| 15 overs | 138.5 | 1.69 | 1.97 |
| 15 overs | 142.5 | 1.85 | 1.83 |
| 15 overs | 146.5 | 1.99 | 1.68 |
🎲 Even/Odd Runs – Both teams: Even Odds 1.89, Odd Odds 1.89
💥 Over #1 Total Runs (Innings #1)
| Over Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 runs | 1.58 | 2.29 |
| 7.5 runs | 1.83 | 1.91 |
| 8.5 runs | 2.17 | 1.64 |
First Boundary will be: 4 runs – 1.22 | 6 runs – 3.33
🎯 Dismissal Methods (Innings #1)
| Dismissal Type | SRH Odds | DC Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Caught (2-way) | 1.23 | 1.23 |
| Not caught | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Bowled (7-way) | 5.35 | 5.35 |
| LBW (7-way) | 12.50 | 12.50 |
| Run out (7-way) | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| Stumped (7-way) | 36.00 | 36.00 |
| Other (7-way) | 201.00 | 201.00 |
| Fielder Catch (7-way) | 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Keeper Catch (7-way) | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Total runs before first dismissal:
- SRH: Over/Under 28.5 (1.85 each)
- DC: Over/Under 27.5 (1.85 each)
🧢 Player Performance – Individual Total Runs
| Player | Team | Over/Under Line | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | 30.5 | 1.85 / 1.85 |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 30.5 | 1.85 / 1.85 |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | 27.5 | 1.85 / 1.85 |
🏆 Best Score & Winner After Sessions
| Market | SRH Odds | DC Odds | Draw Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner after first 6 overs | 1.67 | 2.25 | 15.00 |
| Winner after first 8 overs | 1.68 | 2.17 | 18.00 |
| Winner after first 10 overs | 1.70 | 2.11 | 20.00 |
| Winner after first 15 overs | 1.77 | 1.98 | 25.00 |
| Best score first 6 overs | 1.64 | 2.18 | – |
| Best score first 8 overs | 1.67 | 2.13 | – |
📊 Total Wickets, Ducks & Tied Match
| Market | Over/Under | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total wickets | 13.5 | 1.87 | 1.83 |
| Total ducks | 0.5 | 1.68 | 2.11 |
| Tied match | – | Yes: 21.00 | No: 1.01 |
🎯 SRH vs DC Match Predictions (11 Types)
🏏 1. Match Winner Prediction
Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – SRH are favorites with odds 1.77. Their home advantage, explosive top order (Head, Sharma, Kishan), and DC’s inconsistent middle order make this a clear-cut prediction. SRH have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while DC have won 2. Expect SRH to dominate on home turf.
🎲 2. Toss Prediction
Prediction: Delhi Capitals – Toss odds are equal (1.90 each). DC might win the toss and choose to bowl first, as chasing has been more successful at this venue due to dew.
🔥 3. Top Batsman Prediction
- SRH: Abhishek Sharma (over 30.5 runs – 1.85) / Ishan Kishan (over 27.5 runs – 1.85)
- DC: KL Rahul (over 30.5 runs – 1.85) / David Miller
🎯 4. Top Bowler Prediction
- SRH: Harshal Patel / Jaydev Unadkat
- DC: Kuldeep Yadav / Mitchell Starc
📊 5. Total Runs Prediction
- Prediction: 185-205 runs (1st innings)
- Match total: Over 380.5 (1.63) likely
⏱️ 6. Session / Over Prediction
- Powerplay (1-6 overs) runs: SRH – Over 62.5 (1.83), DC – Over 59.5 (1.86)
- Death overs (16-20) runs: 50-60
💥 7. Boundaries Prediction
- Total fours: 18-24
- Total sixes: 12-18
- First boundary – 4 runs: 1.22 (highly likely)
🧠 8. Player Performance Prediction
- Ishan Kishan (SRH): 35+ runs
- Travis Head (SRH): 30+ runs
- KL Rahul (DC): 35+ runs
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): 2+ wickets
- Harshal Patel (SRH): 2+ wickets
🔄 9. Live Prediction
- If SRH’s top order (Head, Sharma, Kishan) fires, SRH’s win probability jumps to 80%.
- If DC loses early wickets (Rahul, Shaw within powerplay), SRH gains massive upper hand.
- The middle overs (7-15) will be dominated by spinners – Kuldeep Yadav vs SRH’s middle order will be a key battle.
- If DC can restrict SRH to under 200, they have a fighting chance.
🌦️ 10. Pitch & Weather Prediction
Batting-friendly surface with true bounce. Dew is expected in the second innings, so teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first. No rain expected, full match guaranteed.
📈 11. Stats-Based Prediction
- SRH lead head-to-head 13-12.
- SRH have won 5 of 9 matches against DC at Hyderabad.
- The average first innings score at Hyderabad is 165, but this season has seen higher totals.
- SRH have won 3 of their last 5 matches; DC have won 2 of their last 5.
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🧠 Final Verdict – SRH vs DC Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are predicted to win – SRH enter this contest as favorites with odds of 1.77. Their home fortress, explosive top order (Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan), and DC’s inconsistent middle order make this a clear-cut prediction. SRH have a strong record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and have won 3 of their last 5 matches. DC will rely heavily on KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav, but their inconsistent batting lineup and the absence of Mitchell Starc (if not fully fit) will likely prove costly. Expect a high-scoring thriller with SRH dominating on home turf.
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❓ SRH vs DC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the SRH vs DC match?
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
2. Who will win today’s SRH vs DC match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad are the favorites (odds 1.77) due to their home advantage, explosive top order, and DC’s inconsistent middle order. SRH’s win probability is estimated at 55%.
3. What is the pitch like at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium?
Batting-friendly with true bounce and carry. The average first innings score is 165, but this season has seen totals consistently crossing 185. Dew is expected in the second innings.
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9. Is Pat Cummins playing?
Pat Cummins is recovering from a back injury and is expected to miss this match. Ishan Kishan is leading SRH in his absence.
10. Is Mitchell Starc playing?
Mitchell Starc is recovering from shoulder and elbow injuries and is unlikely to join the DC squad until April 20. His availability for this match is uncertain.
11. Who leads the head-to-head record between SRH and DC?
SRH lead 13-12 in 26 matches, including a 5-4 record at Hyderabad.
12. Who is the leading run-scorer in SRH vs DC matches?
Shikhar Dhawan leads the batting charts with 575 runs, followed by David Warner (570) and Rishabh Pant (536).
