The head-to-head record between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is evenly balanced, with both teams winning 3 matches each across 7 encounters (including 1 no result). Historically, this venue has been a neutral battleground for these two sides, though recent form in the IPL 2026 season sees SRH holding a slight edge at home.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for its high-scoring nature, recently hosting SRH's massive 286/6 in 2025. While the overall venue is a fortress for SRH (37 wins in 62 games), DC has proven to be one of their most stubborn opponents here.
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Metric |
SRH (at Hyderabad) |
DC (at Hyderabad) |
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Wins |
4 |
4 |
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Highest Total |
242-2 (2026) |
195-9 (2026) |
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Lowest Result |
116 (2019) |
80 (2013) |
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No result |
1 |
1 |
Alzarri Joseph (6/12) remains the best bowling figure at the venue, while JP Duminy (4/17) still holds the best figures in this specific rivalry. Abhishek Sharma has now rewritten the record books at Hyderabad after his earlier 141 at this ground, he has surpassed Rishabh Pant’s 128* in SRH vs DC matches with a stunning 135 off just 68 balls in IPL 2026, smashing 10 fours and 10 sixes. This innings now stands as the highest individual score both at the venue and in this rivalry. The 2026 season has seen a shift toward flatter tracks, with the current par score at Hyderabad around 190 -200. Between 2019 and 2023, DC won two consecutive low-scoring thrillers at this venue, including a successful defense of just 144 runs in April 2023. A historic low at the venue occurred in 2013 when DC was bowled out for just 80 runs.
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Match Day insights for SRH vs DC
SRH’s top three have been the most aggressive in the league this year, scoring at a run rate of 11.65 compared to DC’s more conservative 9.28.SRH has hit 34 sixes through their top order so far, while DC has only managed 12. However, DC counters this with a world-class spin duo in Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.SRH has cleared the ropes 34 times in the powerplay alone this season, compared to just 12 sixes for DC's top order.
If Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma (SR 229+) can take down the spin twins early, DC has historically struggled to contain the damage in the final five overs. With regular skipper Pat Cummins still sidelined (targeting an April 25 return), SRH has leaned on an unheralded pace attack.
