SRH vs DC Fantasy Prediction Today Match 31 : Best Team & Tips
Match 31 of IPL 2026 is a clear form clash. Delhi Capitals have won three of their last five, arrive with a settled lineup, and a bowling combination perfectly suited to Uppal. Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost three of their last four home games — a middle order that has contributed almost nothing outside Klaasen, and a bowling attack that has leaked runs badly at this very venue. For your SRH vs DC Dream11 prediction today match, DC arrive with momentum but SRH’s explosive top order means nothing is settled on a surface averaging 194 in its last 10 T20s.
The head-to-head reads 2-2 in the last five with one no result. DC’s last visit here ended in a comfortable 7-wicket win. The toss is critical — 80% of matches at Uppal have been won by the team bowling first.
SRH vs DC Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
Team | Form |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | L W L L W |
Delhi Capitals | W W W L L |
SRH vs DC Top Fantasy Picks
Top Batting Picks
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) — 423 runs in 10 matches at SR 165.88 — most destructive batter in this fixture and holds the top individual batting record at Uppal with 80 off 34 balls against MI here
- Ishan Kishan (SRH) — 384 runs in 10 matches at SR 170.66 — most consistent opener in this tournament, opens the innings guaranteeing maximum deliveries faced every game
- Sameer Rizvi (DC) — 263 runs in just 7 matches at avg 65.75 and SR 156.54 — DC’s most explosive batter with elite numbers despite fewer appearances this season
Top Bowling Picks
- Eshan Malinga (SRH) — 13 wickets in 9 matches at SR 14.15 — SRH’s most consistent wicket-taker and proven top performer at this very venue
- Axar Patel (DC) — 7 wickets in 7 matches at economy 7.64 — bowls, bats, and captains DC — three independent sources of fantasy points every single game
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC) — DC’s premier middle-over wicket-taking threat who pairs with Axar to form the most dangerous spin combination in this match — Uppal historically rewards wrist spin in the middle phase
SRH vs DC Best Fantasy Team Today
Small League Team
WK: Heinrich Klaasen | BAT: Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi | ALL: Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy | BOWL: Malinga, Unadkat, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Grand League Team
WK: KL Rahul | BAT: Abhishek Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Travis Head | ALL: Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy | BOWL: Malinga, Kuldeep Yadav, Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Safe / SL: Captain: Heinrich Klaasen | Vice-Captain: KL Rahul
Risky / GL: Captain: Sameer Rizvi | Vice-Captain: Abhishek Sharma
SRH vs DC Probable Playing 11s
SRH Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
DC Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair
Pitch Report — Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Avg Score (Last 10 T20s): 194 — only 1 match went below 140
- Batting vs Bowling: 14 out of 14 venue records show pitch supported batsmen
- Pace: Good carry and bounce in powerplay — Malinga and Unadkat dangerous early
- Spin: Better than most Indian venues — Axar and Kuldeep decisive in middle overs
- Toss Trend: Bowl first — 80% of matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium have been won by the team fielding first.
- Dew: Very low in April — both innings play under equal conditions
- Key Stat: 1st innings avg 193 vs 2nd innings avg 170 — batting first consistently produces bigger totals here
Hyderabad Weather Report
- Temperature: 34–40°C during day, cooling to 29–32°C by evening
- Conditions: Clear skies — excellent playing conditions expected
- Rain Risk: Very low for April 21
- Dew: Negligible — no second innings advantage
Expert Tips for SRH vs DC Match 31
- Klaasen is your safest captain — 423 runs at SR 165.88 and the highest individual batting record at this venue. No safer option in this match tonight
- Rizvi is the GL differential — elite numbers in just 7 matches but ownership stays low. That gap is exactly where your GL edge lives
- Axar is the must-pick — 7.64 economy, bats, bowls, and captains. Three fantasy point sources every single game
- Avoid Travis Head in GL — three low scores in last four innings with no consistency this season
SRH vs DC Dream11 Prediction?
DC is the clear form side. Settled batting, disciplined bowling, and Axar-Kuldeep is the ideal spin combination for this surface. SRH’s only route back is Klaasen and Abhishek firing early — but three consecutive home losses and a leaky middle order make this a difficult ask against a team this organised right now.
SRH vs DC Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win.
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FAQS❓
Heinrich Klaasen — 423 runs at SR 165.88, top batting record at Uppal, bats where most fantasy points are generated. Safest captain by distance.
KL Rahul — 327 runs in 10 matches, opens the innings, adds keeper bonus. Most reliable VC across all formats tonight.
Sameer Rizvi as captain, Abhishek Sharma for his Uppal record, and Axar Patel as the complete differential. All three offer match-winning upside at low ownership.
Delhi Capitals — better form, stronger bowling unit, and a spin combination built for these conditions. SRH’s poor home run makes this DC’s match to take.
