Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard- 31st Match at Hyderabad, 21 April 2026: The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in the 31st match of the Indian Premier League was one of the most entertaining games of the season. Played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 21 April 2026, the contest saw explosive batting, quick scoring, and brilliant bowling performances.
Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominating display and defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs. The biggest reason behind SRH’s victory was the unbelievable innings played by Abhishek Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 135 runs. His innings completely changed the momentum of the match and helped SRH reach a massive total of 242 runs.
Delhi Capitals tried their best during the chase, but regular wickets stopped them from getting close to the target. Despite good knocks from Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi, DC ended their innings at 195/9.
Match Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs DC, 31st Match |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Result | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 47 runs |
| Player of the Match | Abhishek Sharma |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings Review
SRH Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma* | 135 | 68 | 10 | 10 | 198.53 |
| Travis Head | 37 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 142.31 |
| Ishan Kishan | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 192.31 |
| Heinrich Klaasen* | 37 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 284.62 |
Extras
8 Runs
Total
242/2 in 20 overs
Important Partnerships for SRH
| Partnership | Runs |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma – Travis Head | 97 |
| Abhishek Sharma – Ishan Kishan | 79 |
| Abhishek Sharma – Heinrich Klaasen | 66 |
Delhi Capitals Bowling Analysis
DC Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 53 | 0 | 13.20 |
| Nitish Rana | 4 | 55 | 0 | 13.80 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 41 | 0 | 10.20 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 23 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 2 | 30 | 0 | 15.00 |
| T Natarajan | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
DC Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| KL Rahul | 37 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 160.87 |
| Nitish Rana | 57 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 190.00 |
| Sameer Rizvi | 41 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 146.43 |
| David Miller | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 27 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 168.75 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Kuldeep Yadav* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras
8 Runs
Total
195/9 in 20 overs
SRH Bowling Performance
SRH Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 4 | 57 | 0 | 14.20 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 32 | 4 | 8.00 |
| Sakib Hussain | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Shivang Kumar | 2 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Harsh Dubey | 2 | 12 | 3 | 6.00 |
Turning Point of the Match
The biggest turning point came in the 10th over when Delhi Capitals lost back-to-back wickets. Nitish Rana and David Miller were dismissed quickly, which completely shifted the momentum toward Sunrisers Hyderabad.
After that moment, Delhi Capitals never looked comfortable in the chase.
Another major turning point was Abhishek Sharma’s batting masterclass. His unbeaten century gave SRH a total that was always going to be difficult to chase.
Best Performers of the Match
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma played one of the finest innings of IPL 2026. His unbeaten 135 runs included powerful sixes, elegant boundaries, and excellent strike rotation.
Abhishek Sharma Batting Summary
| Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135* | 68 | 10 | 10 | 198.53 |
Eshan Malinga
Eshan Malinga impressed everyone with his wicket-taking spell during the middle overs.
Eshan Malinga Bowling Summary
| Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 32 | 4 |
Fall of Wickets
SRH Fall of Wickets
| Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 97/1 | 8.5 |
| Ishan Kishan | 176/2 | 14.4 |
DC Fall of Wickets
| Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 21/1 | 2.1 |
| KL Rahul | 107/2 | 9.4 |
| Nitish Rana | 107/3 | 10.1 |
| David Miller | 107/4 | 10.2 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 166/5 | 15.5 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 186/6 | 17.6 |
| Axar Patel | 192/7 | 19.1 |
| Sameer Rizvi | 195/8 | 19.5 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 195/9 | 19.6 |
Conclusion
The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals was a perfect example of aggressive T20 cricket. SRH dominated the game with outstanding batting and smart bowling performances.
Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 runs will be remembered as one of the best innings of the season. Delhi Capitals fought hard during the chase, but the target was simply too large.
With this important victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad strengthened their position in IPL 2026 and once again proved that their batting lineup is one of the strongest in the tournament.
FAQs
1. Who won the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals on 21 April 2026?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match against Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in the 31st match of IPL 2026.
2. Where was the SRH vs DC 31st Match played?
The match was played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
3. Who was the Player of the Match in SRH vs DC IPL 2026?
Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 135 runs off 68 balls.
4. What was Sunrisers Hyderabad’s total score in the match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 242/2 in 20 overs.
5. How many runs did Abhishek Sharma score against Delhi Capitals?
Abhishek Sharma scored an unbeaten 135 runs with the help of 10 fours and 10 sixes.
