Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 31 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
21 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Ishan Kishan is the safest captain pick after his match-winning 91 vs RR and strong form as stand-in skipper, while KL Rahul works perfectly as vice-captain with his consistent keeper-batter performances across all surfaces.
SRH vs DC Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 31 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| SRH Captain | Ishan Kishan (stand-in) |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| Head-to-Head | SRH leads 13-12 in 26 matches (1 NR) |
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SRH vs DC Match 31 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 37°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 31-34°C |
| Humidity | 40-55% |
| Wind Speed | 10-14 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 35% (isolated showers possible, but full match expected) |
| Sky Condition | Sunny with partial cloud cover |
| Dew Factor | High (evening match; significant dew in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low |
Pitch Report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce, pace onto the bat) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 190-210 runs (par score firmly in this range) |
| Boundary Length | Standard; fast outfield amplifies run-scoring |
| 200+ Totals | Frequent; SRH amassed 629 runs across last 3 games |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew makes chasing significantly easier) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry; pacers get true pace off the surface |
| Spin Assist | Limited; bounce makes sharp turn difficult; googlies effective |
| Dew Effect | Significant in 2nd innings; chasing team heavily favored |
Injury Updates
Pat Cummins (SRH): Still injured. Ishan Kishan continues as stand-in captain and has thrived in the role. The debutant duo of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain have more than filled Cummins’ bowling void.
Mitchell Starc (DC): Was ruled out until April 20. Could potentially return for this match. If available, his new-ball threat against Head and Abhishek Sharma becomes a game-changing factor.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Fully fit and in career-best form. Current Orange Cap holder with 283 runs in 6 innings at SR 145. Two fifties in last three innings at this venue.
SRH vs DC Head-to-Head
| Category | SRH | DC |
| Record | 13 wins | 12 wins |
| Highest Total | 286/6 (IPL 2025) | 287/4 (IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Total | 116 (IPL 2019) | 80 (IPL 2013) |
In 26 IPL meetings, SRH hold a razor-thin 13-12 lead over DC (1 NR). At the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, the record is dead even at 3-3, making this a genuinely unpredictable fixture.
Both teams are locked on 6 points this season. SRH are 4th (3W-3L) riding back-to-back wins, while DC are also on 6 points and won their last match against RCB by 6 wickets. This is a genuine six-pointer for top-4 aspirations.
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Key Players to Watch in SRH vs DC, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | WK-Batter | Current Orange Cap holder with 283 runs in 6 innings at SR 145. Two fifties in last 3 innings at Hyderabad. |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | Batter | 188 runs at a staggering SR of 229.26 this season. Scored a 15-ball fifty vs CSK (fastest in SRH’s IPL history). |
| KL Rahul | DC | WK-Batter | DC’s most consistent batter and keeper. His calm temperament at the top provides DC’s innings with structure. |
| Tristan Stubbs | DC | Batter | DC’s middle-order enforcer in prime form. His ability to clear boundaries against both pace and spin gives DC firepower in the death overs. |
| Praful Hinge | SRH | Bowler | The breakout star of IPL 2026. Took 4 wickets on debut vs RR, reducing them to 9/5 in 3 overs. |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Bowler | The key battle within the battle: Klaasen vs Kuldeep. The chinaman’s googlies can trouble even the best, but Klaasen’s aggressive sweeping makes this a compelling contest. |
