Tristan Stubbs of Delhi Capitals playing a shot during IPL match vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, May 5, 2025. Photo by Noah Seelam/AFP.
DC vs SRH is Match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2026. It will be played on April 21 at 7:30 PM IST at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Ishan Kishan is leading SRH and Axar Patel is leading DC. The match will be shown on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
SRH are in good form with 3 wins in 6 games. They are coming off scoring 216 against RR and 194 against CSK. Heinrich Klaasen has been their top batter with 283 runs. Their bowling also got stronger with Gerald Coetzee joining the squad. Pat Cummins is back in the squad but may not play immediately.
Delhi Capitals are also in decent form with 3 wins from 5 games. They come in after beating RCB. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs helped them chase well. Their bowling looks balanced with Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel controlling spin. Lungi Ngidi leads the pace attack.
Both teams have 6 points, so this match is important for breaking into the top four.
DC vs SRH Indian Premier League 2026: Head-to-Head Stats
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 26 matches. SRH have a slight edge with 13 wins, while DC have 12 wins. One match ended in a tie. SRH also have the higher highest score at 266, while DC’s best is 207. At the lower end, SRH’s lowest score is 116, while DC’s lowest is 80. It is a very close rivalry with very little difference between the two teams.
| DC | SRH | |
| 26 | Matches | 26 |
| 12 | Won | 13 |
| 13 | Lost | 12 |
| 1 | Tied | 1 |
| 207 | Highest Score | 266 |
| 80 | Lowest Score | 116 |
DC vs SRH Indian Premier League 2026: Key Players to Watch
Sunrisers Hyderabad have strong batting and pace options going into this match.
Heinrich Klaasen is their main scorer. He has 283 runs already and keeps finishing games well. Abhishek Sharma gives fast starts and attacks in the powerplay with a very high strike rate. Captain Ishan Kishan has also been consistent with over 200 runs.
In bowling, Eshan Malinga is leading their wicket chart. He has been effective in breaking partnerships. New pacer Gerald Coetzee adds extra pace and can be dangerous early.
Delhi Capitals rely on a more balanced unit.
KL Rahul gives them stability at the top and can anchor chases. Tristan Stubbs has been important in the middle order with consistent scoring.
Captain Axar Patel is key with both bat and ball. Kuldeep Yadav is their main wicket-taker in the middle overs and works well with Axar. Lungi Ngidi leads the pace attack and gives early breakthroughs.
DC vs SRH Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
The Predicted Lineup for DC and SRH in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| SRH (Probable XI) | DC (Probable XI) |
| Travis Head | Pathum Nissanka |
| Abhishek Sharma | KL Rahul (wk) |
| Ishan Kishan (c & wk) | Sameer Rizvi |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Axar Patel (c) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | David Miller |
| Aniket Verma | Tristan Stubbs |
| Salil Arora | Auqib Nabi Dar |
| Gerald Coetzee | Lungi Ngidi |
| Eshan Malinga | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Praful Hinge | T Natarajan |
| Sakib Hussain / Shivang Kumar | Mukesh Kumar |
DC vs SRH 2026 Indian Premier League 2026: Where to watch
You can watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals in different regions. In India, it will be on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar. In USA and Canada, it will be on Willow TV and the Willow TV app. In Middle East and North Africa, it will be on CricLife and BeIN Connect. In South Africa, it will be on SuperSport and the DStv app.
FAQs
Q. When is DC vs SRH match?
A. It will be played on April 21 at 7:30 PM IST at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
Q. Who are the captains?
A. Axar Patel leads DC and Ishan Kishan leads SRH.
Q. How is SRH form in IPL 2026?
A. SRH have 3 wins in 6 matches, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 283 runs.
Q. How is DC performing this season?
A. DC have 3 wins in 5 matches and recently beat RCB with good bowling from Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.
Q. What is the head-to-head record?
A. SRH have 13 wins and DC have 12 wins from 26 matches.
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