Match 317:30 PM ISTTue, 22 April 2026Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
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DC
Delhi Capitals
LWLWW
🏟️ Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal📺 JioHotstar · Star Sports🔥 Batting Paradise · 287 Highest🌙 Evening · Dew from 8:45 PM
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365CBTF Match Prediction
🔥 Sunrisers Hyderabad to Win
Confidence: 60% — Home fortress, 3-match winning streak, explosive top order. DC's Sameer Rizvi and Kuldeep Yadav make this competitive. A very close match.
📋 Match Overview
Match 31 of Tata IPL 2026 sees resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad hosting the in-form Delhi Capitals at their Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium fortress in Hyderabad. This is a mid-table showdown with significant playoff implications for both sides.
SRH have turned their season around remarkably. After a dismal start with back-to-back defeats, they have now won 3 matches in a row — the highlight being a stunning 57-run demolition of the previously unbeaten Rajasthan Royals, where debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain each took four wickets, and skipper Ishan Kishan smashed 91 off 44 balls. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, the most feared opening pair in T20 history, have not yet fired together in 2026 — meaning SRH have arguably more upside than their current position suggests.
Delhi Capitals arrive in Hyderabad in their own excellent form, having won 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent victory was a six-wicket thriller against RCB at Chinnaswamy, where KL Rahul's composed 57 and Tristan Stubbs' fifty-plus anchored a chase from 18/3. Sameer Rizvi has been DC's standout performer — averaging 128.5 in 5 recent matches with 257 runs at a SR of 162.65. Kuldeep Yadav continues to be their best bowling weapon.
The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is the IPL's ultimate batting paradise, with a highest total of 287/3 set by SRH against MI in 2024. Expect a high-scoring, boundary-filled contest — and with dew settling heavily around 8:45 PM, the toss could be decisive.
91*Ishan Kishan (SRH) — Last game — 91 off 44 balls vs RR
📊 IPL 2026 Points Table
#
Team
P
W
L
NR
Pts
Form
1
🔴 Punjab Kings
6
5
1
0
10
WWNWW
2
🔴 Rajasthan Royals
6
4
2
0
8
WWWWL
3
⬛ Chennai Super Kings
7
4
3
0
8
WLWWL
5
💠 Delhi Capitals
6
3
3
0
6
LWLWW
5
🔥 Sunrisers Hyderabad
7
3
4
0
6
LLWWW
7
🟦 Lucknow Super Giants
6
2
4
0
4
WLWLL
9
🔷 Mumbai Indians
6
1
5
0
2
WLLLL
10
🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders
7
0
6
1
1
LLLNL
⚔️ SRH vs DC — Head to Head
SRH Wins~12
DC Wins~8
~20
Total Meetings
~12
SRH Wins
~8
DC Wins
80/10
Lowest (DC, 2013)
186
Avg 1st Innings '26
287/3
Ground Record (SRH)
Last 5 Meetings
NRNo ResultRain washed outMay 2025
DCDC won7 wickets (24 balls remaining)Mar 2025
SRHSRH won67 runsMar 2025
SRHSRH won9 runsApr 2024
DCDC won7 runsApr 2023
The head-to-head is competitive — SRH hold the overall edge at their home ground, but DC have beaten them comfortably in recent away encounters. Last 5 meetings show 2–2 with 1 NR — this is genuinely even territory. At Rajiv Gandhi Stadium specifically, SRH's home advantage and explosive batting gives them the edge.
IPL 2026: 91 off 44 balls vs RR last game — just 9 runs from a century! SR of 190+ this season. The stand-in captain has taken full ownership of his role — playing some of the most explosive innings in this tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Travis Head
World's most destructive T20 opener hasn't fully fired yet in IPL 2026. Previously set the IPL record for highest powerplay score (125) alongside Abhishek Sharma. When Head and Abhishek click together, SRH are virtually unstoppable. Expect a big knock on home turf vs DC.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Praful Hinge
IPL 2026 debutant who took 4 wickets in his debut game vs RR. The Vidarbha seamer has shown tremendous skill and accuracy. At just 22, he could be SRH's new secret weapon in the death overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Heinrich Klaasen
IPL 2026: 224 runs — second-highest run-scorer for SRH. Klaasen has been productive but his strike rate (140) is below his usual level (172 in 2025). The South African must accelerate at this batting-friendly Hyderabad track to boost SRH's total.
Delhi Capitals
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Sameer Rizvi
Orange Cap Race Leader: 257 runs in 5 recent matches | SR: 162.65 | Avg: 128.5. Pulled DC out of a match-losing situation (18/3) with 90 vs MI. One of the most in-form batters in IPL 2026. His Hyderabad debut could be special.
Delhi Capitals
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Kuldeep Yadav
DC's best bowler — 6 wickets at economy 6.96 in 7 matches. The chinaman bowler is DC's key wicket-taker. At a batting-heavy venue like Hyderabad, Kuldeep's ability to take wickets in the powerplay and middle overs is invaluable.
Delhi Capitals
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KL Rahul
IPL 2026: 57 off 38 vs RCB — composed, counter-attacking knock. Is 539 runs away from what was his record 7th season of 500+ IPL runs in 8 years (539 in 2025). Returning to form at the right time.
DC's captain and best all-rounder. 2 wickets vs RCB including Rohit Sharma's dismissal. Axar's left-arm spin could be very effective in the middle overs at Hyderabad — and his calm, decisive captaincy has steered DC's chase at Chinnaswamy.
🌱 Pitch Report — Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal — Hyderabad
Surface typeBatting Paradise
Avg 1st innings '26186 runs
Par score '26180–205 runs
Chasing advantageStrong (Dew)
Dew start time~8:45 PM IST
Spin impactDifficult (flat)
Pace (new ball)Some movement
Toss callBowl first
287/3
Highest Total (SRH vs MI, 2024)
286/6
Second Highest (SRH, 2025)
80
Lowest Total (DC vs SRH, 2013)
55,000
Stadium Capacity
🌊 The Dew Factor — Critical for This Match: At Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, dew typically starts settling by 8:45 PM IST. This makes the ball extremely "soapy" in the second innings — finger spin becomes almost ineffective, and yorkers are much harder to nail. The team bowling second faces a major disadvantage. Both captains will almost certainly choose to bowl first at the toss. Teams batting second have won more often at this venue because they chase with a wet ball advantage. A total above 200 is needed to feel safe batting first here.
🌙 Weather Forecast — Hyderabad, April 22
🌡️Temperature: 31–33°C
💧Humidity: 50–65%
🌙Conditions: Clear, Hot Evening
🌧️Rain Risk: Very Low (5%)
💨Dew: Significant from 8:45 PM
A hot, clear evening in Hyderabad with temperatures dropping from 33°C at the start to around 29°C by 9 PM. No rain interruption is expected. Dew will be the dominant weather factor — starting to settle significantly around 8:45–9 PM, which is typically the 12th–14th over of the second innings. This makes run-chasing considerably easier in the second half of the innings. Both skippers will want to field first at the toss.
🧠 Team Analysis
🔥 SRH — Awakened Giants
SRH's identity is built on their electrifying batting — and when Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan all fire, they are borderline unplayable. Kishan's 91 vs RR showed what this team can do at home. Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain as debutant bowlers have brought fresh energy. At Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, SRH have a genuine fortress advantage with the crowd factor and familiarity with the conditions. The 2026 season started slowly but their current 3-game win streak suggests they're finding their feet.
✅ Advantage: 3-match winning streak. Home fortress. Head + Abhishek haven't fired together yet — massive upside. Debutants adding bowling unpredictability.
💠 DC — Orange Cap Hunters
Delhi Capitals are quietly climbing. Sameer Rizvi's form is extraordinary — 257 runs in 5 recent matches at a SR of 162. Kuldeep Yadav is DC's best bowler. KL Rahul is returning to form at just the right time. Axar Patel's captaincy has brought calm — they won from 18/3 at Chinnaswamy which shows genuine character. Away from home at a batting paradise, DC have the batting depth to make 180–190, which with dew assistance could be enough to defend.
⚠ Challenge: Away from home. SRH's batting is a different level here. Kuldeep vs Head/Abhishek is a crucial battle. DC's bowling must take early wickets.
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Match Winner
🔥 Sunrisers Hyderabad
Favs ~1.65–1.85
Home fortress. 3W in a row. Explosive top order. SRH's 287/3 ground record shows what's possible here.
Top SRH Batter
Travis Head
~3.50–4.50
Hasn't fired to his full potential yet. At this venue, against this attack, a big Head innings is overdue. Value pick.
Top DC Batter
Sameer Rizvi
~2.80–3.50
257 runs in 5 recent matches. Orange Cap leader. SR 162.65. DC's best bat currently — high confidence pick.
Top Wicket-Taker
Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
~4.50–6.00
6 wickets at Economy 6.96. DC's most reliable bowler. Head and Abhishek vs wrist-spin is an interesting matchup.
1st Innings Total
Over 185.5 runs
~1.75
Hyderabad averages 186 in 1st innings in IPL 2026. SRH have posted 216 and 204 at home this season.
Player of Match
Ishan Kishan
~8.00–11.00
91 off 44 in last game. Captaining brilliantly. Motivated for a big score at home in front of his own fans.
🎯 365CBTF Final Verdict
SRH Predicted Score
190–215
Batting first or chasing
DC Predicted Score
170–190
Batting first or chasing
🏆 Our Verdict
We back Sunrisers Hyderabad to win Match 31 at home. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is SRH's batting paradise, and with Ishan Kishan in career-best IPL form (91 off 44 last game), and Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma yet to fully explode together in 2026, the Sunrisers have more batting firepower than any side in the tournament on their home turf.
However, this is rated only 60% confidence — the lowest of our four IPL predictions today. Delhi Capitals are genuinely competitive with Sameer Rizvi's extraordinary form, Kuldeep Yadav's wicket-taking ability, and Axar Patel's composed leadership. If DC bowl SRH out cheaply and Rizvi plays another big knock, this match could easily go DC's way. The toss will be critical — the team bowling second benefits significantly from the dew.
WIN PREDICTION: 🔥 SUNRISERS HYDERABAD
Confidence: 60%
📺 Where to Watch SRH vs DC Live
📱 Live Streaming
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📺 TV Broadcast
Star Sports 1 · Star Sports 1 Hindi Star Sports 1 Telugu · Regional HD
⏰ Match Timing
7:30 PM IST (19:30) Toss: 7:00 PM IST
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❓ SRH vs DC — FAQ
Sunrisers Hyderabad are slight favourites at home (60% confidence). SRH have won 3 in a row, are playing at their home fortress in Hyderabad, and have massive batting firepower in Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. However, Delhi Capitals are competitive with Sameer Rizvi's orange cap form (257 runs, SR 162.65) and Kuldeep Yadav as their best bowler. This is a genuinely close match.
SRH vs DC IPL 2026 Match 31 starts at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 22, 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. The toss takes place at 7:00 PM IST. Live on JioHotstar streaming and Star Sports TV.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is one of the IPL's most extreme batting venues. The highest team total here is 287/3 by SRH vs MI in 2024 and 286/6 in 2025. Average first innings in IPL 2026 is 186 runs. Pacers get some early movement but the pitch quickly becomes a batting paradise. Dew starts around 8:45 PM making the ball extremely difficult to grip in the second innings. Both captains will bowl first at the toss.
SRH lead the all-time head-to-head against DC by approximately 12–8. In the last 5 meetings: No Result (May 2025), DC won by 7 wickets (March 2025), SRH won by 67 runs (March 2025), SRH won by 9 runs (April 2024), DC won by 7 runs (April 2023). Recent history is fairly even — 2 wins each in completed games from last 5 meetings.
Sameer Rizvi has been DC's standout performer in IPL 2026, leading the Orange Cap race with 257 runs in 5 recent matches at an average of 128.5 and a strike rate of 162.65. His most notable innings was a 90 vs MI that pulled DC back from 18/3 to victory. The 21-year-old is one of the most exciting young batters in the tournament this season.
Ishan Kishan is captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad on an interim basis in IPL 2026 after regular skipper Pat Cummins was ruled out due to a back injury. Kishan has led the side admirably, making a huge personal contribution in their 57-run demolition of RR with a scintillating 91 off 44 balls — just 9 runs from his first IPL century.
SRH vs DC will be available live on JioHotstar App and website for streaming. TV broadcast on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and regional Star Sports HD channels. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 22, 2026.
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