Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Delhi Capitals in the 31st match. Indian Premier League 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
SRH is currently fourth in the points table with six points. They have registered wins against Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings to consolidate their position. Riding on this momentum, they will aim to achieve their fourth win of the season.
Meanwhile, DC are fifth in the table with six points. They have so far defeated Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. After a thrilling win in their last match, DC will try to carry forward the same momentum in this match also.
pitch report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium traditionally favors teams batting first, but this trend has changed in recent seasons with the pitches becoming significantly flatter. As the game progresses, the surface can become slow, often offering good bounce and early on. At its best, the ball comes onto the bat well, allowing the stroke to be played easily. However, when conditions worsen, spongy bounce can occur, making it more challenging for batsmen to hit shots.
IPL stats and records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
| matches played |
86 |
| Matches won by batting first |
37 |
| Matches won while batting second | 47 |
| matches with no results | 01 |
| match tie | 01 |
| Average score of first innings | 163 |
| highest team total | 286 |
| Highest score successfully chased | 246 |
Strategies and match-ups
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in good form, with youngsters Prafulla Hinge and Saqib Hussain impressing in their debut match and carrying on the same form in the match against Chennai Super Kings. With consistently great performances from their batting unit, SRH will be aiming to achieve another win.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have often found themselves in close contests. Their losses to Gujarat Titans and CSK were minor, while their recent win over Royal Challengers Bangalore came in a last-over thriller. Moving forward, DC will look to end games in a more relaxed manner rather than relying on tight ends.
Historically, both sides have faced each other 26 times, with SRH winning 13 matches and DC claiming 11 wins. With both the teams tied on points this season, they will be eager to maintain their winning streak in this tied match.
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