Delhi Capitals (DC) host Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 14 of IPL 2026 on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
For your Dream11 team, Sameer Rizvi is the safest captain pick after his 160 runs in two innings this season, while Sai Sudharsan or Jos Buttler work well as vice-captain on Delhi’s batting-friendly surface.
DC vs GT Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | DC vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 14 |
| Date | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| DC Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Head-to-Head | GT leads 4-3 in 7 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for DC vs GT IPL 2026 Match 14
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DC vs GT Match 14 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 25°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 22-24°C |
| Humidity | 55-65% |
| Wind Speed | 12-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 55% (thunderstorms possible in afternoon) |
| Sky Condition | Mostly Sunny, clouding over by evening |
| Dew Factor | High (evening match) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Moderate |
Pitch Report for Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 170-190 runs (190-210 on relaid surface) |
| Boundary Length | Short boundaries (square ~60-65m) |
| 200+ Totals | Achieved multiple times, including 278 by SRH in 2025 |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew aids chasing side) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry with new ball |
| Spin Assist | Spinners effective in middle overs; turn increases as game progresses |
| Dew Effect | Significant in the 2nd innings |
Injury Updates
Shubman Gill (GT): Missed the last game due to a muscle spasm but is expected to return for this fixture. Stand-in captain Rashid Khan confirmed he should be fit.
Mitchell Starc (DC): Availability uncertain. DC have managed without him so far, relying on Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar for pace.
Nathan Ellis (GT): Not part of the GT squad for IPL 2026. GT rely on Rabada, Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna for pace duties.
DC vs GT Head-to-Head
| Category | DC | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
| Matches Won | 3 | 4 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 224/4 (IPL 2024) | 220/8 (IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Team Total | 130/8 (IPL 2023) | 89 (IPL 2024) |
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Key Players to Watch in DC vs GT, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sameer Rizvi | DC | Batter | In-form powerhouse with 160 runs in two innings; carries a streak of 3 consecutive half-centuries. |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | Most reliable against DC with 139 head-to-head runs; scored a legendary 108 at this ground in 2025. |
| Jos Buttler | GT | Batter | Career 3,000+ runs at a 150+ SR; highly dangerous on Delhi’s short boundaries. |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Bowler | Specialist “Chinaman” spinner; thrives on the Arun Jaitley Stadium’s turn and grip. |
| Rashid Khan | GT | All-rounder | Leading rivalry wicket-taker (11 wickets) at a clinical average of 9.11; provides lower-order cameos. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | High-pace specialist (145+ kmph); lethal with powerplay swing and death-over precision. |
