Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Delhi Capitals in Match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
SRH is currently in fourth place on the points table with six points. They have won against Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings, aiming for their fourth victory of the season.
On the other hand, DC is fifth on the table, also with six points. They have secured wins against Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After a thrilling win in their last game, DC is looking to continue their momentum.
Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has generally favored teams batting first. However, recent seasons have seen flatter pitches. The surface may slow down as the game goes on, providing good bounce early but becoming spongy later, affecting shot-making for batters.
IPL Stats and Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
| Matches Played |
86 |
| Matches Won Batting First |
37 |
| Matches Won Batting Second |
47 |
| Matches With No Result |
01 |
| Matches Tied |
01 |
| Average First Innings Score |
163 |
| Highest Team Total |
286 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased |
246 |
Strategies and Match-ups
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in good form, with newcomers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain impressing in their debut and maintaining their performance against Chennai Super Kings. With a solid batting unit, SRH aims for another win.
Delhi Capitals have often been involved in tightly contested matches. Their narrow losses to Gujarat Titans and CSK were significant, while their recent win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru required a final-over effort. DC seeks more comfortable finishes in the future.
Historically, the two teams have met 26 times, with SRH winning 13 and DC winning 11. Both teams are eager to continue their winning streak in this evenly matched contest.