SRH vs DC Dream11 Prediction, Match 31, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Sunrisers Hyderabad set to face Delhi Capitals in the 31st match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, April 21.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 21 Apr 2026, 19:15 IST

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Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 31st match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Delhi Capitals. Sunrisers Hyderabad put in a strong performance in their previous match, securing a convincing 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, they posted an imposing total of 194 runs. In response, Chennai were limited to 184. The top order played a key role, with Abhishek Sharma blasting 59 off just 22 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen contributed a solid 59. With the ball, Eshan Malinga stood out with figures of 3 for 29 in his four overs, and Nitish Reddy chipped in with two wickets.

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On the other hand, Delhi Capitals also impressed in their last outing, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets. Bengaluru set a target of 176 runs, which Delhi successfully chased down in the final over. KL Rahul provided a strong start with 57 runs, while Tristan Stubbs played a crucial knock of 60. 

David Miller added the finishing touch with a quick 22 off 10 balls in the death overs. Earlier, Delhi’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi picking up two wickets each, while Mukesh Kumar took one.

Match Information

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, Match 31

Indian Premier League, 21 Apr 2026, Tue, 7:30 PM IST ,Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Clouds

28.6°C

59% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

W
W
L
L
W

Delhi Capitals

W
L
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Heinrich Klaasen

SRH - wk

624 Runs

15 Matches

2

Ishan Kishan

SRH - wk

602 Runs

15 Matches

3

KL Rahul

DC - bat

593 Runs

14 Matches

4

Abhishek Sharma

SRH - all

563 Runs

15 Matches

5

Travis Head

SRH - bat

410 Runs

15 Matches

6

Nitish Kumar Reddy

SRH - all

302 Runs

14 Matches

1

Auqib Nabi

DC - bat

350.00

5 Matches

2

Madhav Tiwari

DC - all

225.00

3 Matches

3

Abhishek Sharma

SRH - all

204.73

15 Matches

4

Ishan Kishan

SRH - wk

182.42

15 Matches

5

Ashutosh Sharma

DC - bowl

181.91

8 Matches

6

KL Rahul

DC - bat

174.41

14 Matches

1

Eshan Malinga

SRH - bowl

20 Wkts

15 Matches

2

Sakib Hussain

SRH - bowl

15 Wkts

11 Matches

3

Praful Hinge

SRH - bowl

14 Wkts

7 Matches

4

Lungi Ngidi

DC - bowl

13 Wkts

12 Matches

5

Axar Patel

DC - all

11 Wkts

14 Matches

6

Mitchell Starc

DC - bowl

11 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Travis Head

SRH - bat

7.00

15 Matches

2

Axar Patel

DC - all

8.18

14 Matches

3

Lungi Ngidi

DC - bowl

8.23

12 Matches

4

Madhav Tiwari

DC - all

8.70

3 Matches

5

Dilshan Madushanka

SRH - bowl

9.00

1 Match

6

Eshan Malinga

SRH - bowl

9.33

15 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma, TM Head, Ishan Kishan (C), H Klaasen (wk), A Verma, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, LS Livingstone, S Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain

Bench : Salil Arora, Smaran-R, PHKD Mendis, Harsh Dubey, Amit Kumar, Krains Fuletra, Jaydev Unadkat, Pat Cummins, O T Tarmale, HV Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Shivam Mavi, D Madushanka, G Coetzee

Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, T Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), DA Miller, KL Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, L Ngidi

Bench : Abishek Porel, AR Sharma, P Shaw, AJ Mandal, S Parakh, M Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, D Chameera, N Rana, Auqib Nabi, KA Jamieson, BM Duckett

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is generally batting-friendly, featuring a quick outfield that allows runs to come easily. It offers consistent bounce, making it ideal for high-scoring and competitive T20 matches. Although it largely benefits batters, the surface tends to slow down over time, bringing spinners into play as the game progresses. Teams chasing have enjoyed more success at this venue, and the average first-innings score is around 172 runs.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

172

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

KL Rahul DC | BAT

KL Rahul is a highly accomplished top-order batter who has delivered consistent performances in the recent past. He has amassed 343 runs across his last 10 matches, including an impressive 57-run innings against RCB in the previous game. His ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when required makes him a key asset to the team.

9
VC

Heinrich Klaasen SRH | WK

Klaasen is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 469 runs in the last 10 games, including 59 runs in the previous game against CSK. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Hyderabad this season.

8.5

Ishan Kishan SRH | WK

Ishan Kishan is a top-quality batter who has consistently impressed in the IPL, scoring 371 runs in his last 10 matches. He is definitely a good pick as a captain for your fantasy team.

8.5

Tristan Stubbs DC | BAT

Tristan Stubbs is an excellent young batter. He has scored 60 runs in the last game against RCB.

8

Sameer Rizvi DC | BAT

Sameer Rizvi is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 265 runs with a strike rate of 154 in the last 8 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Delhi this season.

8

Eshan Malinga SRH | BOWL

Eshan Malinga is an excellent bowler. He has taken 16 wickets in the last 10 games, including three wickets in the previous game against CSK.

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6.5

Aniket Verma

SRH | BAT

5

Abishek Porel

DC | BAT

Last Updated On - Apr 21 2026 7:15 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SRH

6 : 5

DC

Credits Left
5.5/100

Mega League
Heinrich Klaasen
VC

9

Ishan Kishan

8.5

KL Rahul
C

9

Travis Head

8.5

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Abhishek Sharma

8

Axar Patel

9

Praful Hinge

9

Eshan Malinga

8

Lungi Ngidi

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SRH

5 : 6

DC

Credits Left
6.5/100

Grand League
Heinrich Klaasen

9

Ishan Kishan

8.5

KL Rahul

9

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Sameer Rizvi

8

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Abhishek Sharma
C

8

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Axar Patel
VC

9

Eshan Malinga

8

Lungi Ngidi

8.5

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