IPL 2026: SRH vs DC, Match 31 - Top player battles to watch out for

Published - 20 Apr 2026, 12:52 IST | Updated - 20 Apr 2026, 13:09 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad will square off against Delhi Capitals in Match No. 31 of the ongoing Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, April 21.

The Orange Army currently sit fourth on the points table, having won three and lost three matches. They head into this clash on the back of consecutive wins against Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.

Meanwhile, DC are just behind SRH in fifth place. Led by Axar Patel, the side has registered three wins and two losses in five matches so far. Notably, all three of their victories have come while chasing targets. In their most recent outing, they defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.

SRH opener Abhishek Sharma taking on Lungi Ngidi promises to be a thrilling contest. Abhishek has been in explosive form, scoring 188 runs in six innings, including two fifties, at a remarkable strike rate of 229.26, often dominating the powerplay. Meanwhile, Ngidi has been a key figure in DC’s bowling attack, picking up seven wickets in five matches, many of them at crucial moments.