SRH vs DC Match Prediction: Win Probability & Toss Winner
Sunrisers Hyderabad are riding high after a stunning 57-run victory over table-toppers Rajasthan Royals last week — and now Delhi Capitals arrive in Hyderabad looking to halt that momentum. Both sides sit on 4 points, but the contrast in their recent form tells two very different stories. SRH have won 2 of their last 3 matches at home, and their bowling finally has some bite. DC, meanwhile, have lost their last two games and are leaning heavily on one man — Sameer Rizvi — to rescue them whenever things go wrong. This SRH vs DC match prediction breaks down exactly what to expect on April 21, IPL 2026, including the key toss call, pitch conditions, and our final winner prediction.
SRH vs DC Match Details
Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, 31st Match |
Date & Time | April 21, 2026 – 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
Tournament | IPL 2026 |
Format | T20 |
Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Toss Prediction
Chasing teams have won 8 of the last 12 IPL games at this venue. Dew is not a concern in Hyderabad in April, so the pitch plays similarly across both innings — but the psychological edge of batting second is real here. Expect the toss winner to bowl first.
Toss Winner Likely to: Bowl First
Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is Flat, fast outfield, and very batter-friendly. The average first innings score here in recent T20s is 193, while the average second innings score drops to 170 — which is why chasing sides have an edge despite the high-scoring nature of the ground. Pacers get good carry early, and spinners find increasing turn from around the 12th over onwards. SRH hold the all-time highest IPL total here: 286/6 against RR in 2025.
- Average Score: 193 (1st innings) | 170 (2nd innings)
- Win Batting First: ~40% | Win Chasing: ~60%
- Pace: Effective early with the new ball
- Spin: Dangerous from the middle overs onwards
Weather – Hyderabad
Hot and clear. Temperatures around 34°C–40°C by day, easing slightly by match time. No rain threat, no dew. Both innings should play on similar conditions.
SRH vs DC Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches | SRH Won | DC Won | No Result |
26 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
SRH hold a narrow edge overall, but DC have won 3 of the last 5 meetings. Their most recent clash in Hyderabad (May 2025) was abandoned due to rain. Before that, SRH won by 67 runs in April 2024. At Hyderabad, the record is fairly even, with both teams enjoying similar success.
Predicted Playing XIs
SRH Playing 11:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c/wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
DC Playing 11:
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi
Players to Watch
SRH
- Ishan Kishan (c/wk) — Scored 91 off 44 balls against RR last week at 206.82 SR. He’s in the form of his IPL career and is currently the engine of this SRH batting lineup.
- Heinrich Klaasen — 423 runs in 10 recent matches at 52.88 avg and 165.88 SR. The most reliable middle-order bat in this SRH side. Has a big-innings record at this ground — 80 off 34 balls against MI here in 2024.
- Praful Hinge (BOWL) — Made IPL history on debut against RR: 3 wickets in his very first over, finishing with 4/34. DC’s top order has never faced him before. That unknown factor is dangerous.
- Eshan Malinga (BOWL) — 13 wickets from 9 recent matches at a strike rate of 14.15. SRH’s most consistent wicket-taker and their go-to with the new ball.
DC
- Sameer Rizvi — The Orange Cap leader. 166 runs in 4 matches at 55.33 avg and 153.7 SR with two half-centuries. His 70* against LSG and 90 against MI were match-winning one-man rescue acts. The single most important player in your srh vs dc dream11 prediction.
- KL Rahul (wk) — 327 runs in 10 recent matches at 36.33 avg and 151.38 SR. DC’s senior anchor. Provides the calm foundation that the rest of the batting order needs when early wickets fall.
- Axar Patel (c/BOWL) — 7 wickets this season at an economy of 7.64. DC’s best bowling option by a distance. On a turning Hyderabad surface from the 12th over onwards, he could be match-defining.
- Kuldeep Yadav (BOWL) — A wrist spinner on a pitch that aids turn in the second half of innings is a dangerous combination. Kuldeep’s ability to take wickets in clusters makes him a must-consider in your srh vs dc dream11 team today.
Match Prediction Scenarios
If SRH bat first
- Powerplay 60–75
- Predicted total: 195–215.
- Match Result: SRH win if they post 200-plus — Hinge and Malinga can defend it.
If DC bat first:
- Powerplay 50–65
- Predicted total: 175–200.
- Match Result: DC win if Rizvi and Rahul give them a solid platform — Axar and Kuldeep can close it out.
Who Will Win?
SRH have the home advantage, momentum from a big win, and a bowling attack that finally looks dangerous. Their two new pace weapons — Hinge and Malinga — are unknowns for DC’s top order, and Kishan’s batting form right now is a level above anyone in this Delhi lineup.
DC’s concern is their top-order fragility. They have collapsed in multiple games this season, and if Hinge gets going early at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, DC could find themselves in a deep hole very quickly. Rizvi bails them out more often than not, but asking one player to save every chase is not a sustainable plan.
Axar and Kuldeep give DC a genuine chance with the ball, but on balance, SRH’s home record, their current momentum, and the overall conditions favour the hosts.
Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.
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FAQS❓
Sunrisers Hyderabad are predicted to win, backed by home advantage, strong current form, and a dangerous pace bowling attack.
No one can predict the toss with certainty, but the toss winner is expected to bowl first given that chasing teams have won 8 of the last 12 IPL games at this venue.
Sameer Rizvi is the standout pick — Orange Cap leader with 166 runs in 4 matches, two half-centuries, and a match-winning habit. Heinrich Klaasen and Axar Patel are the next safest options
The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is very batting-friendly. Expect a first innings total between 190–215. Chasing teams have a slight edge, but totals above 200 are very defendable here.
Both teams are level at 13 wins each from 27 IPL meetings. DC have won 3 of the last 5 encounters, but SRH hold a strong home advantage at Hyderabad.
