Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, 21 April, at 7:30 PM IST. This match, number 31 of IPL 2026, sees both teams close in the points table.
Hyderabad has won three and lost three out of six matches, earning six points with a net run rate (NRR) of +0.566, placing them fourth. Delhi, with five matches played, also has six points but an NRR of +0.310, ranking fifth. Hyderabad comes into the game on a strong note after two consecutive wins, while Delhi looks to bounce back from two losses.
A win for Delhi would move them into the Top 4, though it wouldn’t change Hyderabad’s position. The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports and JioHotstar, with the toss at 7 PM IST.
SRH and DC have a fierce rivalry, with SRH leading 13-12 in their previous meetings. However, scoring patterns show significant differences, with Hyderabad reaching higher scores consistently.
Delhi’s batting order remains uncertain, particularly at position three, with Karun Nair and Ashutosh Sharma competing. Their bowling lineup includes Lungi Ngidi and Axar Patel, both key performers. SRH’s overseas player situation is still unclear after a recent lineup confusion.
In terms of performance, Heinrich Klaasen leads Hyderabad’s batting with 283 runs in six matches, while Ishan Kishan adds 213. For Delhi, Tristan Stubbs tops the list with 169 runs. In bowling, Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain are crucial for SRH, while Lungi Ngidi stands out for DC.
The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is known for high scores, favoring batters. Teams batting second have a slight edge historically. The match promises to be an exciting clash between two strong sides aiming for playoff positions.