IPL 2026: Match 31, SRH vs DC Match Prediction
In the 31st match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad is set to play against Delhi capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on April 21.
This is an important mid-table battle as both teams enter with six points each. SRH currently sit fourth and come in with momentum after back-to-back wins over Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. On the other hand, DC have been in an uneven form, winning their first two matches, slipping briefly, and then recovering with their latest last over win over RCB, courtesy of a calm finish by David Miller.
Match Details Snapshot
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Match |
SRH Vs DC, Match 31 |
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Date |
21st April, 2026 |
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Venue |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
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Time |
7:30 PM IST |
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Broadcast |
JioStar Network, JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
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Factor |
Details |
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Nature |
Batting-friendly |
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Recent Trend |
Bowlers effective with discipline |
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Toss Strategy |
Bowl First Preferred |
Key Players
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Category |
Player |
Stats |
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Best Batter |
Abhishek Sharma |
188 runs in 6 innings (SR: 229.26) |
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Best Bowler |
Lungi Ngidi |
7 wickets in 5 matches |
Head to Head
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Matches |
SRH Wins |
DC Wins |
Tied |
No Result |
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26 |
13 |
11 |
1 |
1 |
Conclusion
This contest is finely balanced, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance. SRH boasts of an explosive top order which provides them with an advantage early in the game, while DC boasts of bowling depth and finishing power which keeps them in the fray.
Prediction - Team batting first may have a slight advantage.