# SRH vs DC Match Preview, Prediction, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — IPL 2026 Match 31 Is a Must-See Clash Tonight!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/srh-vs-dc-match-preview-prediction-lineups-teams/  
Published: 2026-04-20  
Updated: 2026-04-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Two evenly matched sides, six points apiece, and everything to play for — tonight’s IPL 2026 clash between **Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)** and **Delhi Capitals (DC)** is shaping up to be one of the most tightly contested fixtures of the season. Here’s everything you need to know before the first ball is bowled.

## SRH vs DC Match Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | IPL 2026, Match 31 — SRH vs DC |
| **Date & Time** | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
| **Venue** | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| **Live TV** | JioStar Network Channels |
| **Live Streaming** | [JioHotstar App & Website](https://www.hotstar.com) |

For the full IPL 2026 schedule and points table, check out our [IPL 2026 hub on technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in).

![SRH vs DC](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/srrssr-1024x640.webp)

## Team Form & Context

**SRH** sit fourth on the [IPL 2026 Points Table](https://www.iplt20.com/points-table/men) with 6 points after a rollercoaster campaign. After early stumbles, they’ve strung back-to-back wins against Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, and they’ll be hungry for a third consecutive victory on home soil.

**DC**, also on 6 points, are riding the momentum of a last-over thriller against RCB — thanks to David Miller’s ice-cold finishing. They’ve shown they can dig deep, and away wins are exactly what separates playoff contenders from also-rans.

## Predicted Playing XIs

**SRH:** Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wk), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga **Impact Player:** Harsh Dubey

**DC:** Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar **Impact Player:** Ashutosh Sharma

## Pitch Report & Head-to-Head

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad generally favours batters, but disciplined bowling can still make a major difference as SRH’s win over CSK proved recently. Expect the toss-winning captain to opt to bowl first.

| H2H Stat | Record |
| --- | --- |
| Total Matches | 26 |
| SRH Wins | 13 |
| DC Wins | 11 |
| Tied / No Result | 1 / 1 |

It’s almost dead level historically — which makes tonight’s outcome even harder to call.

## Key Players to Watch

**Abhishek Sharma (SRH)** has been in sensational touch — 188 runs in 6 innings at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 229.26. If he fires in the powerplay, SRH could be out of reach by the halfway mark.

**Lungi Ngidi (DC)** is the danger man with the ball — 7 wickets in 5 matches. His slower deliveries and yorkers in the death overs make him a real X-factor on a flat Hyderabad track.

Want more player stats and fantasy tips? Read our [IPL 2026 fantasy cricket guide on technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in).

## Match Prediction

With home advantage, form, and a settled batting lineup, **SRH are slight favourites** — but DC’s momentum and the unpredictable Hyderabad surface mean this one could genuinely go either way. Win probability: **SRH 50% | DC 50%**.

## FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch SRH vs DC live in India?**

 The match will be broadcast live on JioStar Network channels and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website starting at 7:30 PM IST on April 21, 2026.

### **Q: Who is the predicted winner of SRH vs DC in IPL 2026 Match 31?**

 It’s an evenly poised contest — SRH hold a slim home advantage, but DC’s recent form and match-winners like Lungi Ngidi and David Miller make them equally dangerous tonight.