SRH vs DC Live Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad face Delhi Capitals in a crucial mid-table clash in Hyderabad, with both teams aiming for consistency after mixed results this season. SRH will look to continue their home dominance, while DC enter with confidence after a strong win in their previous game. SRH’s bowling has improved recently, while DC rely on their experienced batting core and balanced attack to push for momentum in the tournament.
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SRH vs DC Live: Interesting toss trends continue in Hyderabad
- Sunrisers Hyderabad have now batted first in every single game this season, while Delhi Capitals have chased in all of theirs so far.
- This is the seventh toss in a row lost by Sunrisers Hyderabad, placing them joint fourth on the list for most consecutive toss losses in IPL history.
- Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have now won eight tosses in a row, which is the joint third-highest streak in the league.
SRH vs DC Live: Delhi Capitals playing XI
Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi
Impact subs: Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Ashutosh Sharma, Tripurana Vijay, Auqib Nabi
SRH vs DC Live: Sunrisers Hyderabad playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora(w), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga
Impact subs: Smaran Ravichandran, Praful Hinge, Liam Livingstone, Dilshan Madushanka, Harshal Patel
SRH vs DC Live: Axar Patel completes 100 matches for Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel brings up 100 matches for Delhi Capitals, marking a special moment in his IPL journey. The all-rounder has been a consistent performer for the franchise over the years, contributing with both bat and ball and playing a key role in their setup.
SRH vs DC Live: Toss update
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH vs DC Live: Squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Abhishek Sharma, Amit Kumar, Salil Arora, Brydon Carse, Harsh Dubey, Krains Fuletra, Travis Head, Praful Hinge, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, David Payne, Sakib Hussain, Shivam Mavi, Shivang Kumar, Ravichandran Smaran, Onkar Tarmale, Jaydev Unadkat, Aniket Verma, Zeeshan Ansari.
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), K.L. Rahul, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Dar, Nitish Rana, Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungisani Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav.
SRH vs DC Live: Will Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins feature in the clash?
Sunrisers Hyderabad will once again be without Pat Cummins, as the Australian fast bowler is still being managed carefully after returning from injury. He has cleared fitness tests but is being rested to avoid any setback, with Ishan Kishan continuing as stand-in captain for this match.
Delhi Capitals will still miss their premier pacer Mitchell Starc, who remains unavailable due to shoulder and elbow issues. He has not played a single game in IPL 2026 so far, and there is no confirmed return date yet, leaving Delhi Capitals short of their lead fast bowler for this crucial encounter.
SRH vs DC Live: Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals has been closely contested over the years, with SRH holding a narrow edge.
- Total Matches Played: 23
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 12
- Delhi Capitals Wins: 11
- No Result/Tie: 1
SRH vs DC Live: Match details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, 31st Match, IPL 2026
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST