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In the 31st match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is gearing up to face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-voltage match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, 21st April. While SRH looks for its fourth victory in the tournament, DC will aim for their second consecutive win. 

 

Sunrisers Hyderabad

 

After two consecutive losses, Sunrisers Hyderabad are back on their winning track, winning their previous two matches against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) last time out. In their previous match against CSK, they defended a target of 195 runs and picked up a crucial 10-run victory. The batting lineup has been showing great determination in every game. Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma both scored 59 runs in the previous game against CSK. Klaasen remains a pillar in the lineup; he is currently leading the run charts with 283 runs, including three fifties. In bowling, Eshan Malinga has been terrific and is their top wicket-taker with eight to his name, including three in the previous match. 

 

Delhi Capitals

 

Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals bounced back from their previous two defeats and thrashed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 wickets with one ball to spare. While bowling first, they restricted RCB to a modest total of just 175 for 8 in their 20 overs. Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel all picked up two wickets each. In reply, DC were struggling for 18 for 3 at one point, but KL Rahul looked in good touch with a quick 57. The chase was then anchored by Tristan Stubbs (60*) and David Miller (22*) to seal the match. They are sitting in fifth spot with three wins to their name in five games so far. 

 

SRH vs DC IPL Match Details

 

SRH vs DC IPL Match Details
Match	SRH vs DC 31st T20 IPL Match
Date and Time	Tuesday, April 21st; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar

 

SRH vs DC Pitch Report

 

The pitch in Hyderabad is likely to offer balanced and ideal conditions for both batters and bowlers, with both pacers and spinners finding some assistance. However, with this being an afternoon fixture, the surface is expected to be dry due to the excessively hot and sunny conditions. The ball could swing around for the first few overs in the power-play. The first inning total at this venue is likely to be around 180.

 

SRH vs DC Weather Report

 

The weather in Hyderabad is likely to remain hot and humid, with no rain forecast. Despite this being an evening game, the humidity is likely to be maximum. The temperatures are likely to hover around 28-34 °C. There are no chances of thunderstorm predicted for this match. 

 

SRH vs DC Head-to-Head Records

 

SRH vs DC head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	22
Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad	7
Won by Delhi Capitals	15
Tied	0
No Result	0

 

SRH vs DC Probable XI

 

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (c/wk), Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Nitish Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Praful Hinge, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain.

   

  (Impact Players - Sakib Hussain, Liam Livingstone, Gerald Coetzee, Zeeshan Ansari)

 

• Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), T Natarajan, Aquib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Sameer Rizvi

   

  (Impact Players - Nitish Rana, Ashutosh Sharma, Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair)

 

Players To Watch Out For in the SRH vs DC IPL Match

 

• Abhishek Sharma | SRH: This left-handed smashed 59 runs from just 27 balls in the last match against the Chennai Super Kings. He might have failed to pile up good runs consistently, but he looked good in the tournament so far. He has scored 188 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 229. He is looking in good touch currently and will be a player to watch out for. 

 

• Heinrich Klaasen | SRH: The former Proteas power-hitter has been in brutal form, currently sitting at the top of the highest run-scorer list with 283 runs, including three half-centuries. He smashed 59 off 39 deliveries against CSK in the previous game. He has been their best batter in the tournament so far. He would aim to give a powerful start to his team in this match as well. 

 

• Tristan Stubbs | DC: This right-hand batter is currently looking in good touch. He finally converted his start to a match-winning score of an unbeaten 60 against RCB in the last game. He has scored 169 runs in 5 games at a phenomenal 84.5. His last three innings read: 60*, 60, and 7. He is someone who, if he settles down at the crease, will go berserk with his power-hitting skill and can be a match-winner on his day. He will be a player to watch out for. 

 

SRH vs DC Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the 5 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all five occasions.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In the last 56 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting first has registered victory in 27 games, while teams batting second have won 28 matches. This recent trend suggests that teams should bowl first after winning the toss to extract maximum benefits. 

 

SRH vs DC Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: SRH (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-52
• DC Total: 200-210
• Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: DC (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 55-60
• SRH Total: 210-220
• Match Winner: Delhi Capitals

 

Who will win today's SRH vs DC IPL match?

 

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won their previous two matches at their home and have been looking confident enough to beat Delhi Capitals in this match. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals bounced back with a morale-boosting victory over RCB in their previous game, which has already set the tone. Sunrisers Hyderabad have strengthened their bowling attack, which has become a crucial factor for their success lately.