Looking for the best SRH vs DC Dream11 Team for today’s IPL match? You’re in the right place. The SRH vs DC Dream11 Team today is loaded with match-winners — but picking the wrong captain could cost you. Sunrisers Hyderabad face Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 Match 31 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad tonight at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are locked on 6 points. One win tonight means a top-three finish. The pressure is massive. Let’s break it all down.
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SRH vs DC Match Details — Today IPL Match
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs DC, Match 31, IPL 2026 |
| Date & Day | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
SRH vs DC Playing 11 Today — Confirmed & Probable XI
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SRH Playing 11 Today
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | Opener, BAT |
| 2 | Travis Head | Opener, BAT |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (c/wk) | WK-BAT |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | BAT |
| 5 | Salil Arora | BAT |
| 6 | Aniket Verma | BAT |
| 7 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | AR |
| 8 | Liam Livingstone | AR |
| 9 | Shivang Kumar | BOWL |
| 10 | Praful Hinge | BOWL |
| 11 | Eshan Malinga | BOWL |
DC Playing 11 Today
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | Opener, BAT |
| 2 | KL Rahul (wk) | WK-BAT |
| 3 | Sameer Rizvi | BAT |
| 4 | Karun Nair | BAT |
| 5 | Tristan Stubbs | BAT |
| 6 | Axar Patel (c) | AR |
| 7 | David Miller | BAT |
| 8 | Kuldeep Yadav | BOWL |
| 9 | T Natarajan | BOWL |
| 10 | Mukesh Kumar | BOWL |
| 11 | Lungi Ngidi | BOWL |
Note: Axar Patel retired hurt with cramps against RCB but is confirmed fit for tonight. Pat Cummins (SRH) — still unavailable, targeting return April 25.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Pitch Report Today — SRH vs DC IPL 2026
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Batting-friendly, true bounce |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026 at this venue) | 188–194 |
| Highest Score at Venue (IPL 2026) | 216 (SRH vs RR) |
| Pace Advantage | Powerplay only (first 2–3 overs) |
| Spin Advantage | Mid-overs (overs 8–15) |
| Dew Factor | Minimal in April heat |
| Chasing vs Defending | Chasing teams slight edge (60%) |
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a batter’s paradise. The flat, hard surface offers some early pace and bounce — but once the new ball softens after the powerplay, stroke-making becomes effortless. Spinners come into their own through the middle overs as the pitch slows. Scores above 190 have become the norm here in IPL 2026. Expect both teams to swing hard from ball one tonight.
Fantasy Impact: Load up on powerplay batters. Abhishek Sharma (229.26 SR), Travis Head, and KL Rahul are your first picks. Spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Shivang Kumar earn their keep in overs 8–15.
SRH vs DC Weather Report — April 21, 2026
| Time | Temp | Sky | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM (Toss) | 34°C | Clear | 32% | 10 km/h |
| 9 PM (Mid Match) | 32°C | Clear | 35% | 8 km/h |
| 10:30 PM (Finish) | 30°C | Clear | 38% | 7 km/h |
✅ No rain risk. Full 40-over match guaranteed. Hyderabad in April is hot and dry — perfect cricket weather. No dew concern either, which means the team batting first isn’t at a disadvantage in the second innings.
SRH vs DC Toss Prediction Today
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- Venue trend: Chasing teams have won ~60% of games at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in IPL 2026
- Captain preference: Ishan Kishan has preferred to bat first when given the choice at home
- Dew factor tonight: Minimal — no major advantage for the chasing side
- Our toss prediction: DC will win the toss and choose to field first — Axar Patel prefers chasing, and on a flat pitch with no dew concern, setting the total feels safer for SRH
Fantasy impact of toss: If SRH bat first → back Klaasen and Abhishek hard for GL. If DC bat first → push KL Rahul to captain and boost Nissanka.
SRH vs DC Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Matches | 26 |
| SRH Won | 13 |
| DC Won | 11 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Last 5 Meetings | SRH 3 – DC 2 |
| Last Meeting (May 2025) | Match tied |
All-time leading run-scorer in this fixture: Shikhar Dhawan (575 runs). Most wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (18). Highest individual score: Rishabh Pant 128* off 63. SRH hold a slim historical edge — and they’ve won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two sides.
SRH vs DC Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| SRH | ✅ W ✅ W ❌ L ❌ L ✅ W |
| DC | ✅ W ❌ L ❌ L ✅ W ✅ W |
SRH are riding back-to-back wins — 57-run thrashing of RR and a 10-run nail-biter over CSK. DC bounced back from two defeats with a gutsy last-over win against RCB where David Miller sealed it in the final over.
Injury & Availability News
| Player | Team | Status | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins | SRH | ❌ Out — back injury | SRH miss their best death bowler |
| Axar Patel | DC | ✅ Fit — cramps resolved | DC captain confirmed available |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | ❌ Not in playing XI | No change from last game |
| Liam Livingstone | SRH | ✅ Expected to play | Adds batting + bowling depth |
Top Player Picks — Key Players to Watch – SRH vs DC Dream11 Team Today
🟠 SRH Key Players
Abhishek Sharma — Hit the fastest fifty in SRH IPL history (15 balls) against CSK. 188 runs in 6 innings at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 229.26. He’s the most explosive opener in this IPL. If he fires in the powerplay, SRH are posting 200+. Last 5 scores: 59 | 38 | 12 | 47 | 32
Heinrich Klaasen — Orange Cap holder with 283 runs this season. Averages 47.17 at a SR of 144.38. He’s scored 161 runs in his last 3 appearances at this ground. If you don’t pick Klaasen tonight, you’re playing scared. Last 5 scores: 59 | 62 | 48 | 21 | 93
Nitish Kumar Reddy — The all-rounder SRH rely on in crisis. Bats at No.7 with a T20 SR above 150, and bowls tight mid-over spells. Took 2 wickets against CSK. Consistent Dream11 points machine. Last 5 bowling: 2/22 | 1/28 | 0/34 | 1/19 | 1/31
Eshan Malinga — SRH’s leading wicket-taker with 8 wickets this season. Took 3/29 in his last outing. Gets his yorkers right in the death and has an improving economy rate. Big value pick.
🔵 DC Key Players
KL Rahul — 343 runs in his last 10 matches. Hit 57 against RCB last time out. Calm, composed, and finds a way to score on any pitch. The safest captain pick for Small League tonight. Last 5 scores: 57 | 18 | 43 | 71 | 28
Sameer Rizvi — DC’s secret weapon this season: 166 runs in just 4 matches at an average of 55.33. Under-picked in fantasy. Expected ownership under 15%. Genuine GL differential.
Kuldeep Yadav — Has taken 17 IPL wickets against SRH in his career — no visiting spinner has a better record against this batting lineup. The Hyderabad pitch slows in the middle overs — that’s exactly when Kuldeep bowls. Serious GL value. Last 5 bowling: 2/28 | 1/31 | 0/42 | 2/19 | 1/36
Tristan Stubbs — Smashed an unbeaten 60 against RCB. Bats in the middle order with a 151+ SR this season. Reliable multiplier in both GL and SL teams. Last 5 scores: 60 | 14 | 35 | 22 | 49
SRH vs DC Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🏆 Grand League (GL)
| Pick | Player | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Captain | Heinrich Klaasen | Orange Cap holder — 283 runs, dominates at this ground. High-risk, massive reward. |
| 🔵 Vice-Captain | Abhishek Sharma | 229.26 SR this season. Could post 60+ in the powerplay alone. |
| 🎯 Differential | Liam Livingstone | Under 10% ownership expected. Bowls + bats = dual threat ceiling. |
| 🎯 Differential | Sameer Rizvi | 55.33 avg this season, under 15% ownership. Pure GL winner. |
🛡️ Small League (SL)
| Pick | Player | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Captain | KL Rahul | 343 runs in last 10 — safest multiplier in this game. |
| 🔵 Vice-Captain | Travis Head | One big knock away from a 100. Consistent powerplay presence. |
🏆 SRH vs DC Dream11 Team 1 — Grand League (GL)
| Role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| WK | KL Rahul | DC |
| BAT | Travis Head | SRH |
| BAT | Abhishek Sharma | SRH |
| BAT | Tristan Stubbs | DC |
| BAT | Pathum Nissanka | DC |
| AR | Nitish Kumar Reddy | SRH |
| AR | Axar Patel | DC |
| AR | Liam Livingstone | SRH |
| BOWL | Kuldeep Yadav | DC |
| BOWL | Eshan Malinga | SRH |
| BOWL | Lungi Ngidi | DC |
⭐ C: Heinrich Klaasen | 🔵 VC: Abhishek Sharma
GL Strategy: Klaasen at captain is under-selected by 50%+ of casual players — ideal differential to top a Grand League. Livingstone adds a bowling safety net at low ownership.
🏆 SRH vs DC Dream11 Team 2 — Small League (SL)
| Role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| WK | KL Rahul | DC |
| BAT | Travis Head | SRH |
| BAT | Abhishek Sharma | SRH |
| BAT | Tristan Stubbs | DC |
| AR | Nitish Kumar Reddy | SRH |
| AR | Axar Patel | DC |
| BOWL | Kuldeep Yadav | DC |
| BOWL | Eshan Malinga | SRH |
| BOWL | Lungi Ngidi | DC |
| BOWL | T Natarajan | DC |
| BOWL | Shivang Kumar | SRH |
⭐ C: KL Rahul | 🔵 VC: Travis Head
SL Strategy: KL Rahul as captain gives a high floor. Extra bowler added (Natarajan) to give more wicket-taking options and cover both teams’ death overs.
🚫 Players to Avoid Tonight
| Player | Team | Credits | Reason to Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salil Arora | SRH | 7.5 | Lower batting order — limited ceiling |
| Auqib Nabi Dar | DC | 7.0 | May not bowl full quota, batting too low |
| Mukesh Kumar | DC | 8.0 | Hyderabad’s flat pitch limits mid-over seamers |
| Aniket Verma | SRH | 7.5 | Inconsistent batting position, no bowl overs |
| Karun Nair | DC | 8.0 | Hasn’t fired this season — risky pick |
💰 Player Credits & Ownership Guide
| Player | Role | Credits | Est. Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | WK-BAT | 10.5 | 45–55% |
| KL Rahul | WK-BAT | 10.0 | 35–45% |
| Travis Head | BAT | 10.0 | 30–40% |
| Abhishek Sharma | BAT | 9.5 | 40–50% |
| Axar Patel | AR | 9.5 | 30–40% |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | AR | 9.0 | 25–35% |
| Kuldeep Yadav | BOWL | 9.0 | 30–40% |
| Eshan Malinga | BOWL | 8.0 | 20–30% |
| Liam Livingstone | AR | 8.5 | 🎯 8–12% GL Diff |
| Sameer Rizvi | BAT | 8.5 | 🎯 10–15% GL Diff |
📊 IPL 2026 Points Table (Verified — After Match 30, April 20)
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | +1.420 |
| 2 | RCB | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +1.171 |
| 3 | RR | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +0.599 |
| 4 | SRH | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.566 |
| 5 | DC | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.310 |
| 6 | GT | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | −0.821 |
| 7 | MI | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +0.067 |
| 8 | CSK | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | −0.780 |
| 9 | LSG | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | −1.173 |
| 10 | KKR | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | −0.879 |
🔥 Tonight’s stakes: Winner jumps to 3rd place. This is the biggest game of Match Week 4.
🟠 Orange Cap — Most Runs IPL 2026 (After Match 30)
| Pos | Player | Team | Mat | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🟠 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 6 | 283 | 144.38 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | GT | 5 | 265 | 151.42 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 6 | 247 | 157.32 |
| 4 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 6 | 246 | 236.53 |
| 5 | Rajat Patidar | RCB | 6 | 230 | 212.96 |
🟣 Purple Cap — Most Wickets IPL 2026 (After Match 30)
| Pos | Player | Team | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🟣 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 6 | 13 | 3/22 | 9.73 |
| 2 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 6 | 12 | 4/28 | 9.91 |
| 3 | Prince Yadav | LSG | 6 | 11 | 3/32 | 8.59 |
| 4 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 6 | 10 | 3/26 | 8.33 |
| 5 | Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 6 | 10 | 4/41 | 9.50 |
None of the Purple Cap top 5 play tonight — great opportunity for Kuldeep (DC) and Malinga (SRH) to climb the charts.
🎯 Win Probability — BattingFirst Prediction
SRH 58% | DC 42%
Based on: SRH’s back-to-back wins, home advantage, Klaasen’s Hyderabad record, and SRH’s 68% wicket-taking rate vs DC’s 54%. SRH have scored 629 runs in their last 3 games — the best 3-game batting run in IPL 2026. DC’s best shot is Kuldeep wrecking SRH’s middle order early and KL Rahul anchoring a calm chase.
🔄 Post-Toss Update Box
🔄 POST-TOSS UPDATE — [Fill after 7:00 PM IST]
[Team] won the toss and chose to [bat/field].
✅ SRH bat first → Keep Klaasen (C), Abhishek (VC) — they post 190+ tonight
✅ DC bat first → Shift to KL Rahul (C), Stubbs (VC) — chasing on a flat deck
✅ SRH field first → Malinga + Nitish Reddy bowling value rockets early
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SRH vs DC Match Prediction — Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad are tonight’s favourites. They’ve scored 629 runs in their last 3 games — no team in IPL 2026 has been more destructive with the bat over that period. Klaasen at his home ground is almost unstoppable. The absence of Pat Cummins in the bowling hurts, but Malinga and Hinge have covered brilliantly.
Delhi Capitals aren’t here to make up numbers though. Kuldeep Yadav’s record against SRH is alarming — 17 IPL wickets against this exact batting lineup. If he rips through the middle order early, DC can chase anything on this surface.
Our verdict: SRH win by 15–20 runs in a high-scoring thriller.
हिंदी में संक्षेप 🇮🇳
आज का सबसे अच्छा कप्तान: हेनरिख क्लासेन (GL) | केएल राहुल (SL) सर्वश्रेष्ठ खिलाड़ी: अभिषेक शर्मा — 229.26 स्ट्राइक रेट, सीज़न का सबसे विस्फोटक ओपनर पिच रिपोर्ट: राजीव गांधी स्टेडियम बल्लेबाज़ी के लिए बेहतरीन — पहली पारी औसत 188–194 टॉस भविष्यवाणी: दिल्ली कैपिटल्स टॉस जीतकर फील्डिंग चुनेगी जीत की संभावना: SRH 58% | DC 42% — हैदराबाद घर में मजबूत
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best SRH vs DC Dream11 Team for today’s match? A: Best SRH vs DC Dream11 Team (GL) — KL Rahul (WK), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Liam Livingstone, Kuldeep Yadav, Eshan Malinga, Lungi Ngidi. C: Heinrich Klaasen | VC: Abhishek Sharma.
Q: Who is the best captain for SRH vs DC Dream11 Team today? A: Heinrich Klaasen is the top GL captain — Orange Cap holder with 283 runs and 161 runs in his last 3 Hyderabad appearances. For SL, KL Rahul (343 runs in last 10 matches) is the safest pick.
Q: What is the SRH vs DC toss prediction today? A: We predict DC to win the toss and elect to field. Axar Patel prefers chasing. The pitch is flat enough that both options are viable, but chasing teams have a 60% win record here in IPL 2026.
Q: What is the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium pitch report today? A: Batter-friendly. Average first-innings score 188–194 in IPL 2026. Pace early, spin dominant mid-overs. Minimal dew in April. Scores above 190 are competitive.
Q: What is the SRH playing 11 today? A: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c/wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga.
Q: Who will win today’s IPL match SRH vs DC? A: BattingFirst predicts SRH to win with 58% probability — home advantage, back-to-back wins, and Klaasen in unstoppable form tips the balance.
Q: Where to watch SRH vs DC IPL 2026 live today? A: Star Sports Network on TV. JioHotstar app and website for live online streaming.
📊 BattingFirst IPL 2026 Prediction Record: Updated after tonight’s result
🔗 Also Read: IPL 2026 Points Table — Latest Standings After Match 30 🔗 Also Read: LSG vs RR Dream11 Team Today Match 32 🔗 Also Read: Orange Cap & Purple Cap IPL 2026
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