DC vs GT Today IPL Match 2026 — verified playing XI, Dream11 fantasy team with credits, pitch report, toss update & winner prediction for Match 14. (158 chars)
🏏 Introduction: The Orange Cap King vs The Comeback Kings
There are matches in IPL 2026 that matter — and then there are matches that define seasons.
Tonight’s Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium is the second kind. Two teams, two completely opposite stories, one epic evening under the Delhi lights.
Delhi Capitals have been sensational. Under captain Axar Patel, they have won both their opening games — dispatching Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians — and the credit goes almost entirely to one man: Sameer Rizvi. The 22-year-old from Uttar Pradesh is the current Orange Cap holder with an extraordinary 160 runs in just 2 innings. He scored 70* off 47 vs LSG and 90 off 51 vs MI — winning Player of the Match both times. He bats as an Impact Player sub, which makes him a unique fantasy cricket weapon.
Gujarat Titans are in survival mode. They lost to Punjab Kings in their opener, then came agonisingly close against Rajasthan Royals before falling 6 runs short of a 210 target. Their top order — led by Sai Sudharsan (73 off 44 vs RR) — has been electric. The problem is everything after that. Middle-order misfires and bowling struggles have cost them two winnable games.
Shubman Gill missed the RR game with a muscle spasm. He’s expected back tonight as captain. His return is GT’s biggest boost heading into this fixture.
This is everything you need to crush your fantasy leagues tonight.
📅 Match Details + Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans |
| IPL 2026 Match No. | Match 14 |
| Date | Wednesday, 08 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Stream (India) | JioHotstar App & Website |
| Toss | 7:00 PM IST (yet to happen) |
Where to watch today’s IPL 2026 match live? Open JioHotstar on your phone, tablet, or laptop — it’s free for JioFiber and JioCinema subscribers. On TV, switch to Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, or Star Sports 1 Hindi. International viewers can check their local broadcasters. Live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz ball-by-ball.
⭐ Key Players Overview — IPL 2026 Players Form
🔵 Delhi Capitals — Current Form
Sameer Rizvi is the undisputed star of IPL 2026 so far. What makes him special isn’t just the runs — it’s how he enters. He comes in as an Impact Player sub, which means DC can use a full bowling unit AND have Rizvi detonate in the middle overs. He batted at No. 4 on debut and No. 3 effectively when it mattered vs MI. Fantasy players who don’t pick him are leaving points on the table.
KL Rahul has scored just 1 run in 2 innings (golden duck in Game 1, 1 vs MI). He’s DC’s keeper-opener and averaging 50 against GT in IPL history — he’s due a big one. A redemption game tonight.
Pathum Nissanka scored 44 off 30 vs MI and is DC’s most consistent top-order performer right now.
Axar Patel leads with his brain — he took 1 wicket vs MI and the spin duo with Kuldeep controlled the middle beautifully. On his home ground, expect him to be even more dangerous.
Kuldeep Yadav is DC’s match-winning weapon. His googly and chinaman variations trouble right-handers massively, and the Arun Jaitley surface aids wrist-spin in overs 7–15.
Nitish Rana has 15 runs in 2 innings and is under pressure. His strike rate and lack of consistency make him a risky fantasy pick.
🟡 Gujarat Titans — Current Form
Shubman Gill (returning) — GT’s captain missed the RR game. He’s fit and hungry. His record at Arun Jaitley is excellent and he’ll be ultra-motivated tonight.
Sai Sudharsan — The standout GT player this season. His 73 off 44 vs RR showed world-class form. He’s low-owned in many leagues despite being GT’s best batter.
Jos Buttler — The English powerhouse has been quiet. He’s overdue a big knock, and on this surface with short boundaries, a Buttler explosion could change everything in one over.
Rashid Khan — The Afghan spin legend has taken 11 wickets in 7 career games against DC. That H2H record is the most underrated stat of tonight’s match.
Kagiso Rabada — One of the world’s best new-ball bowlers. Under overcast Delhi skies, he could be virtually unplayable in the first 6 overs.
Washington Sundar — Often undervalued, Sundar’s off-spin in the middle overs and ability to contribute runs at No. 5–6 make him a strong differential pick.
📊 IPL 2026 Points Table (Before Match 14)
| # | Team | P | W | L | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.170 |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.434 |
Qualification pressure: GT are already at the foot of the table. A third loss and a deteriorating NRR makes their playoff path extremely narrow. DC, conversely, are on track for a top-2 finish if they maintain this momentum.
🔁 Head-to-Head: DC vs GT (All-Time)
| Stat | Result |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 7 |
| DC wins | 3 |
| GT wins | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | DC: 3 wins, GT: 2 wins |
Context that matters: GT won both 2025 encounters — chasing 204 with 7 wickets in Ahmedabad and 200 without losing a wicket in Delhi. That Delhi chase was one of the most dominant GT performances ever at Kotla. However, DC won 2024’s dramatic 4-run thriller here with Rishabh Pant’s 88*. The ground cuts both ways.
📰 Team News, Injuries & Availability
Delhi Capitals
- Mitchell Starc — Munaf Patel (DC staff) has confirmed Starc remains DC’s main bowler but injury concerns are being monitored closely. He may be used as an Impact Player rather than a starter tonight. Do NOT pick him as a certain starter in fantasy.
- KL Rahul — Fit, no injury concerns. Continues as WK-opener.
- Sameer Rizvi — Expected again as Impact Player sub. This is key for fantasy — pick him knowing he may not be in the starting XI.
- Auqib Nabi Dar — The young pacer (bought for ₹8.40 crore) was the highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy. DC may use him as an Impact Player on a surface that aids pace early.
- No other injury concerns reported.
Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gill — Returning from muscle spasm. Expected to captain and open. Start him with confidence.
- Rahul Tewatia — Poor returns recently across IPL appearances. His numbers have declined sharply — avoid in fantasy.
- Ashok Sharma — Quiet both times this season. Could be dropped for a bowling change.
- No other injury concerns reported.
🏟️ Pitch Report — Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Overall IPL record at this venue:
- Total matches played: 97
- Batting first wins: 47
- Chasing wins: 49
- No result: 1
IPL 2026 at this venue specifically:
- 1st Innings Average Score: 167
- 2nd Innings Average Score: 153
- Average wickets (both innings): 6
- Batting Conditions: Average
- Spin Bowling: Average (very impactful in mid-overs)
- Pace Bowling: Average (sharp early with the new ball)
What this means tonight: The surface is a balanced track with a slight tilt in favour of pace early and spin in the middle phase. The outfield is fast — shots that hit the boundary rope race away. Batters who survive the first 4 overs can score freely. A total of 165–175 is very competitive here.
Chasing wins by 2 in 97 matches — teams have historically preferred chasing here. Combined with expected dew from overs 12–15, bowling first makes a lot of strategic sense tonight.
🌦️ Weather Report — Delhi, 8 April 2026
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 17.7°C |
| Cloud Cover | 100% |
| Wind Speed | 5.4 km/h |
| Rain Chance | Low — match expected in full |
| Humidity | ~71% |
| Dew Factor | Moderate from mid-innings onwards |
Impact on the game: Heavy clouds in the first innings will assist seam and swing bowlers. Expect Rabada, Ngidi, and Siraj to be dangerous early. The dew will slightly reduce spin effectiveness later in the chase — this is another reason both teams will prefer bowling first.
🔁 Team Form — Last 5 Matches
Delhi Capitals
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| vs LSG (Match 5) | ✅ Won (6 wkts) |
| vs MI (Match 11) | ✅ Won (6 wkts) |
| Last 5 form | W W — — — |
Gujarat Titans
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| vs PBKS (Match 4) | ❌ Lost (3 wkts) |
| vs RR (Match 9) | ❌ Lost (6 runs) |
| Last 5 form | L L — — — |
⚔️ Player Battles to Watch
🔥 Sameer Rizvi vs Kagiso Rabada
The IPL 2026 story of the season vs one of the world’s premier new-ball bowlers. Rizvi enters as an impact sub, meaning if DC bowl first, he might not face the powerplay — but if DC bat first, this is the match’s defining battle. Rabada’s pace vs Rizvi’s clean hitting is appointment viewing.
🔥 Kuldeep Yadav vs Shubman Gill
Classic matchup. Kuldeep’s left-arm wrist-spin has troubled Gill before — his googly in particular. Gill returns from injury with something to prove; Kuldeep is at his sharpest at home.
🔥 Rashid Khan vs David Miller & Tristan Stubbs
Rashid’s 11 wickets in 7 DC games is not luck — he understands DC batters deeply. Miller is one of few batters in the world who genuinely attacks Rashid. Stubbs reverse-hits and uses his feet. Both battles could produce the decisive moments of the match.
🔥 Axar Patel vs Glenn Phillips
The DC captain with his tight left-arm spin vs the dangerous New Zealander who can hit any bowler over the rope. Phillips has been quiet this IPL and is desperate for a breakthrough. Axar will test his patience with flat, fast deliveries into the rough.
📋 Confirmed Probable Playing XI (Verified)
✅ Delhi Capitals (DC) Predicted XI
Captain: Axar Patel | Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul (WK) | Bat |
| 2 | Pathum Nissanka | Bat |
| 3 | Nitish Rana | Bat |
| 4 | Axar Patel (C) | AR |
| 5 | Tristan Stubbs | Bat |
| 6 | David Miller | Bat |
| 7 | Vipraj Nigam | AR |
| 8 | Lungi Ngidi | Bowl |
| 9 | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowl |
| 10 | T Natarajan | Bowl |
| 11 | Mukesh Kumar | Bowl |
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi (highly likely), Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Auqib Nabi Dar, or Mitchell Starc
Key fantasy insight: Sameer Rizvi enters as an Impact Player — he did this in both DC wins. He replaces a bowler, allowing DC to play both a full attack AND use Rizvi in the middle. Pick him confidently — he will bat.
✅ Gujarat Titans (GT) Predicted XI
Captain: Shubman Gill | Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill (C) | Bat |
| 2 | Jos Buttler (WK) | Bat |
| 3 | Sai Sudharsan | Bat |
| 4 | Glenn Phillips | AR |
| 5 | Washington Sundar | AR |
| 6 | Rahul Tewatia | Bat |
| 7 | Rashid Khan | Bowl |
| 8 | Kagiso Rabada | Bowl |
| 9 | Ashok Sharma | Bowl |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowl |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowl |
Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Jason Holder, Sai Kishore
❌ Players to Avoid in Fantasy Today
These players carry significant risk in fantasy for Match 14:
| Player | Team | Reason to Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Tewatia | GT | Poor numbers in recent IPL seasons; middle-order misfiring for GT |
| Nitish Rana | DC | Just 15 runs in 2 innings; inconsistent bat |
| Ashok Sharma | GT | Quiet this season; could be dropped as Impact Player changes |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Injury concern; uncertain starter tonight |
| Glenn Phillips | GT | Zero contribution so far in IPL 2026; under pressure |
Pro tip: High ownership + no form = double punishment in fantasy. Avoid these players even if they feel “safe.”
🎯 Fantasy Cricket Picks — Dream11 / My11Circle / MPL
✅ Must-Have Safe Picks
| Player | Team | Role | Dream11 Credit | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sameer Rizvi | DC | BAT | ~9 Cr | Orange Cap, 160 runs, 2 POTM awards |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | BAT | ~8.5 Cr | 73 vs RR, GT’s most reliable bat |
| Shubman Gill | GT | BAT | ~9 Cr | Returns as captain, must-perform motivation |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | BOWL | ~8.5 Cr | Home wrist-spinner, wicket-taking machine |
| Rashid Khan | GT | BOWL | ~9 Cr | 11 career wickets vs DC in 7 games |
| Axar Patel | DC | AR | ~9 Cr | Captain, bat + bowl, home fortress |
🎲 Differential Picks (Under-Owned, High Ceiling)
| Player | Team | Credit | Why They’re a Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | ~9 Cr | 100% overcast = swing paradise; often overlooked in DC matchups |
| Pathum Nissanka | DC | ~7.5 Cr | Returned to form (44 vs MI); low ownership |
| Washington Sundar | GT | ~8 Cr | All-round option, bat + bowl; undervalued |
| T Natarajan | DC | ~7.5 Cr | 4 wickets this season; consistent death bowler |
| Auqib Nabi Dar | DC | ~6.5 Cr | Ranji Trophy’s top wicket-taker, may feature as Impact Player |
🧠 Dream11 Team Predictions
🏆 Team 1 — Small League (Safe, High Floor)
| Role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| WK | Jos Buttler | GT |
| BAT | KL Rahul | DC |
| BAT | Shubman Gill © | GT |
| BAT | Sai Sudharsan | GT |
| BAT | Sameer Rizvi | DC |
| AR | Axar Patel VC | DC |
| AR | Washington Sundar | GT |
| BOWL | Kuldeep Yadav | DC |
| BOWL | Rashid Khan | GT |
| BOWL | Lungi Ngidi | DC |
| BOWL | T Natarajan | DC |
Captain: Shubman Gill | Vice-Captain: Axar Patel Why: Gill returns from injury with all the motivation in the world. Axar is consistent with bat and ball at home.
🎰 Team 2 — Grand League (High Risk, High Reward)
| Role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| WK | Jos Buttler VC | GT |
| BAT | Pathum Nissanka | DC |
| BAT | Shubman Gill | GT |
| BAT | Sai Sudharsan © | GT |
| BAT | Sameer Rizvi | DC |
| AR | Axar Patel | DC |
| AR | Glenn Phillips | GT |
| BOWL | Kuldeep Yadav | DC |
| BOWL | Kagiso Rabada | GT |
| BOWL | Rashid Khan | GT |
| BOWL | T Natarajan | DC |
Captain: Sai Sudharsan | Vice-Captain: Jos Buttler Why: Sudharsan is GT’s most in-form player — low DC-side ownership makes him a perfect GL captain. Buttler is overdue an explosion; GL rewards the unexpected.
🎯 Captain & Vice-Captain Deep-Dive
Best Captain Options
| Player | Why Captain |
|---|---|
| Sameer Rizvi | 160 runs in 2 innings, 2 POTM awards; form of his life |
| Shubman Gill | Returning captain with everything to prove; home record is strong |
| Sai Sudharsan | Best batter in IPL 2026 for GT; low-owned, high-floor |
| Rashid Khan | 11 wickets in 7 DC games — historical excellence |
Best Vice-Captain Options
| Player | Why VC |
|---|---|
| Axar Patel | Bat + bowl combination as home captain |
| Jos Buttler | Overdue; when he fires, he scores 80+ |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Wicket-taker on his home ground |
| Kagiso Rabada | 100% cloud cover favours him enormously |
🪙 Toss Analysis & Strategy
Historical toss data at Arun Jaitley Stadium:
- Total IPL matches at this venue: 97
- Chasing team wins: 49 (50.5%)
- Batting first wins: 47 (48.5%)
- Teams winning the toss here have consistently elected to bowl first
Tonight’s specific factors favouring bowling first:
- 100% cloud cover = swing conditions for pace bowlers in the first innings
- Dew expected from over 12 onwards = batting gets easier in the chase
- Both DC and GT have strong enough batting lineups to chase 165–175 comfortably
Prediction: Whoever wins the toss tonight will bowl first. If DC bowl, Sameer Rizvi enters as Impact Player in the chase — which is exactly how he’s been most dangerous.
📈 Impact Player Strategy — The Fantasy Game-Changer
The Impact Player rule is the most underused insight in fantasy cricket. Here’s how it matters tonight:
Delhi Capitals’ strategy: DC have been using Sameer Rizvi as their Impact Player sub in both games. They play a full bowling lineup of 4 bowlers + Axar/Vipraj, then substitute in Rizvi during the batting innings. This gives DC a 12-man advantage and Rizvi 100% certainty of batting.
Gujarat Titans’ strategy: GT have used their Impact Player sub less effectively. Their best bet tonight is to bring in a specialist batter (Shahrukh Khan or Jason Holder) if they find the pitch difficult in the chase.
Fantasy takeaway: Rizvi is an Impact Player — but he WILL bat. Always include him. He’s one of the few certainties in IPL 2026 right now.
🔮 Match Prediction
Form Analysis
- DC: 2 wins from 2, NRR +1.170, home venue advantage
- GT: 0 wins from 2, NRR -0.434, returning captain
Google’s Win Predictor
- Delhi Capitals: 54%
- Gujarat Titans: 46%
Our Win Probability
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals 🔵 | 65% |
| Gujarat Titans 🟡 | 35% |
Scenario Analysis
DC win if: Kuldeep dismisses Gill early, Rizvi fires again in the chase, Axar controls mid-overs vs GT’s middle order.
GT win if: Rabada dismantles DC’s top order in the powerplay, Rashid runs through DC’s middle (as he has done before in 11 wickets across 7 matches), and Sudharsan + Buttler set up a 180+ total for GT to defend.
Final Verdict: Delhi Capitals are the clear favourites tonight. Their form is superior, their home record is strong, and Sameer Rizvi’s consistency as an Impact Player makes them nearly impossible to beat at this venue right now. GT have the firepower to upset DC — but three consecutive defeats would require them to get EVERYTHING right simultaneously.
Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals — by 5–6 wickets if chasing, or by 20–25 runs if defending.
❓ FAQs
Q: Who will win DC vs GT today IPL match 2026? A: Delhi Capitals are strong favourites to win tonight’s IPL 2026 Match 14 against Gujarat Titans, with a win probability of around 65%. DC are unbeaten in 2 games, playing at home, and have the Orange Cap holder Sameer Rizvi in electric form.
Q: Who is the best Dream11 captain for DC vs GT Match 14 IPL 2026? A: Sameer Rizvi is the top captain pick — 160 runs and 2 Player of the Match awards in just 2 innings. For Grand League, Sai Sudharsan (low-owned, high-form) is the best differential captain pick.
Q: Where to watch today IPL 2026 match DC vs GT live? A: Watch DC vs GT live on JioHotstar (streaming) and Star Sports Network (TV). The match starts at 7:30 PM IST on 8 April 2026 from Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Q: What is today’s pitch report for DC vs GT at Arun Jaitley Stadium? A: The pitch averages 167 in the first innings (IPL 2026). Out of 97 IPL matches here, 49 were won by chasing teams and 47 by batting-first teams. Expect early swing for pacers, spin impact in the middle, and dew aiding the chase later.
Q: Is Shubman Gill playing today in DC vs GT? A: Yes — Shubman Gill is expected to return as GT’s captain after missing the Rajasthan Royals game due to a muscle spasm. GT’s coaching staff confirmed the injury was not serious.
Q: Who is Sameer Rizvi and why is he in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap list? A: Sameer Rizvi is Delhi Capitals’ 22-year-old batter from Uttar Pradesh. He has scored 70* off 47 vs LSG and 90 off 51 vs MI, entering as an Impact Player both times and winning Player of the Match in both games. He leads the IPL 2026 run charts with 160 runs.
Q: What is the toss update for DC vs GT IPL 2026 Match 14? A: The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST on 8 April 2026. Both teams are expected to prefer bowling first given the dew factor and overcast conditions in Delhi tonight.
Q: Which players should I avoid in Dream11 for DC vs GT? A: Avoid Rahul Tewatia (poor recent form), Nitish Rana (15 runs in 2 innings), Mitchell Starc (injury uncertainty), and Glenn Phillips (no contribution this season).
