Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home fortress, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, in Match 31 this Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Both sides are bouncing back strongly in the tournament and this clash will go a long way in deciding who stays the stronger force this season — and our SRH vs DC Today Match Prediction firmly backs the home side as favourites to come out on top. Read on below for free betting tips, winning scenarios, and full expert analysis on this must-watch fixture.
Today’s Match Winning Percentage
Series: Indian Premier League 2026
Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
Date: 21 April 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM LOCAL (IST), 2:00 PM GMT, 7:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcast: Star Sports 1 HD / Star Sports 3
Streaming: JioHotstar
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview and Performance
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is back in the tournament and performing well in the IPL 2026, currently sitting in the 4th position on the points table. Having played 6 matches, with 3 wins and 3 losses and six points and a net run rate of 0.566.
They are carrying strong momentum in their 31st match against Delhi Capitals, having advantage of home ground, having won their previous two matches here in this Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium with back to back consecutive wins. The SRH army has been hammered by a highly aggressive batting unit that has already crossed the 100-run mark in the powerplay three times this season. It’s their new IPL record so far.
The opening batter has been performing outstandingly, a powerful hitter known for an explosive start, having scored 188 runs in six matches includes two half century with massive strike rate of 229.26 along with him Travis Head an Australian opener also batting for SRH and scoring 143 runs with strike rate 144.44. Skipper Ishan Kishan who has been interim captain leading the team in presence of Pat Cummins excellently he is taking the responsibility in front with the bat 123 runs in six matches include two half century and a strike rate of 188.49.
Middle order Heinrich Klaasen has been balancing the team in crucial moments and currently holding the Orange Cap as the highest run scorer in the table with 283 runs in six matches with strike rate of 144.38 includes three half century as well.
In the bowling line up the bowlers are playing excellently with the pace Eshan Malinga a standout pace bowler, he recently took 3/29 in the match 27 against CSK helping to secure a win in this game and SRH current top wicket taker with 8 wickets with economy of 9.73, along with Sakib Hussain bowling outstanding with average of 11.20 he played two matches and took two wickets with his playing first match against RR he took 4/24.
In the all-rounder role, Nitish Kumar Reddy with 16 runs in 6 matches including one half century and took 4 wickets with best bowling 2/17.
Overall, the team is well balanced and strong with batting and bowling and field as well. They look stronger to win in their coming match against Delhi Capitals this Tuesday on April 21 in their home ground.
Delhi Capitals Preview and Performance
The Delhi Capitals (DC) had a bounce back trigger with a victory in the previous match against RCB. Skipper Axar Patel and team has shown resilience in the close chase in previous match securing a last over victory against RCB.
The DC currently sitting in the 5th position with 6 points having played five matches with 3 wins and two losses and they are particularly effective when chasing, with all of their three wins coming while batting second.
DC comes with a strong batting unit with opening batsmen KL Rahul who has played a tremendous and outstanding crucial role in the previous match with 57 runs in 34 balls while chasing played 5 matches scored 168 runs with strike rate of 168, including two half century in this season so far, and along with him Pathum Nissanka an explosive opener for DC played 5 matches scored 128 runs with strike rate of 150.58 and known powerful hitter.
Overseas batter Tristan Stubbs leading the run scorer in DC with 169 runs in 5 matches with strike rate of 133.07 and another impactful batter for Delhi Capitals Sameer Rizvi he has been performing well since the initial stages of the tournament with 168 runs in 5 matches with strike rate of 151.35 including two half centuries from this bat with highest score of 90 in this season so far. And in the middle order David Miller role is very crucial in finishing the match in death overs his strike rate of 162.90 in 5 matches.
The bowling unit has also shown strength in the season Lungi Ngidi has been primary strike bowler, especially in the absence of Mitchell Starc who has been missing initial stage of the tournament and Ngidi has been showing outstanding performance in the pace bowling known for key performing in the powerplay and death overs along with Mukesh Kumar has been providing seam stability holding 5 wickets so far in the season and T Natarajan has been playing well in the season and took 4 wickets with economy of 9.24 and known for his excellence in yorker execution at death overs.
While in the spinner unit skipper Axar Patel playing as an all-rounder for the team and an experienced and excellent spin bowler in the bowling unit and he knows the exact execution in the game, having taken 5 wickets and controlled the middle overs along with Kuldeep Yadav spin plays the major role and known for strategic wicket taking.
Overall, the team is performing well in the IPL 2026 and looking for another victory and keep their winning streak consistency now against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 31st they look stronger in the match with both bat and bowl and hoping Mitchell Starc to come back if he comes back then the match is going to be tougher for SRH.
Today’s Playing XI Prediction — SRH vs DC, Match 31, IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora (WK), Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga.
Impact Player: Liam LivingstoneDelhi Capitals (DC): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma or Karun Nair
Key Players to Watch — SRH vs DC, Match 31, IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Heinrich Klaasen: Orange Cap holder with 283 runs in 6 matches and three fifties. Spinners have struggled to contain him all season.
- Abhishek Sharma: 188 runs at a strike rate of 229.27 in the powerplay. His opening battle with Lungi Ngidi could set the tone early.
- Ishan Kishan: Filling in as captain for Pat Cummins, he has 213 runs this season and has handled the extra responsibility well with the bat.
- Eshan Malinga: SRH’s top wicket-taker with 8 scalps. His 3/29 against Chennai Super Kings in the last game did the damage.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Axar Patel: Leads the team with the ball too, economy of 7.53 and a tight grip on the middle overs.
- David Miller: Over 3,000 IPL runs and he finished off RCB with 22 off 10 balls. DC trust him to close out tight games.
- Tristan Stubbs: 169 runs at an average of 84.50. He does the quiet, important work when DC are chasing.
- Kuldeep Yadav: 5 wickets so far. His battle with Klaasen at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium could decide which way this game goes.
SRH vs DC Weather Report Hyderabad | April 21
Expect a warm and cloudy evening at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, with temperatures holding around 29–30°C and only a 10% chance of rain through the night. The real story is the dew — it kicks in after the 14th over of the second innings, which will make game tough for spinners and gives the team batting second a clear advantage.
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SRH vs DC Match 31 Pitch Report — Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium surface is set up nicely for batters, with black cotton soil offering true bounce and consistent carry — average first innings scores here have climbed to 189–195 in IPL 2026, and the relatively short square boundaries of 63–66m only add to that. Fast bowlers will get something early under lights, but with heavy dew expected from the 12th–14th over and historical numbers favouring chasing teams 47–35, winning the toss and bowling first looks the smarter call tonight.
SRH vs DC Toss Prediction — Match 31, IPL 2026
Both captains will fancy bowling first tonight, and our IPL Toss Prediction leans towards SRH calling it right at the toss and putting DC in to bat, backing their aggressive batting unit to chase under the dew. If DC wins the toss, Axar Patel is likely to make the same call — three of their four wins this season have come chasing, so bowling first is the obvious move for both sides.
Toss Prediction: Toss winner will bowl first. We back SRH to win the toss.
Today’s Betting Insights — SRH vs DC IPL 2026
- Who will win the toss Today: SRH to win the toss and elect to bowl first.
- Top Batter to Watch: Abhishek Sharma
- Top Bowler to Watch: Kuldeep Yadav
- Free Betting Tip: SRH are favourite to win this 31st match IPL 2026.
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SRH vs DC Today Match Prediction — Who Will Win Match 31, IPL 2026?
Our IPL today match prediction backs Sunrisers Hyderabad to take this one at home, with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head expected to be the difference makers with the chase under the lights at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. The dew, the home advantage, and a batting line up in red-hot form make SRH the stronger side heading into Match 31 against Delhi Capitals.
Prediction: SRH to win Match 31, IPL 2026.
