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Sunrisers Hyderabad currently lead Delhi Capitals 14-12 in their IPL head-to-head record, with one match ending without a result across 27 meetings.
In their latest meeting on April 21, 2026, SRH defeated DC by 47 runs after scoring 242/2, led by Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 from 68 balls.
Key Takeaways
- Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the overall IPL H2H against Delhi Capitals 14-12.
- The teams have played 27 IPL matches, including one no-result game.
- SRH won the latest meeting by 47 runs on April 21, 2026.
- Abhishek Sharma scored an unbeaten 135 from 68 balls, with 10 fours and 10 sixes.
- SRH made 242/2 before restricting DC to 195/9.
Latest Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Result
The most recent Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals match took place on April 21, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl, but the decision did not prevent SRH from producing a huge total.
Sunrisers Hyderabad finished on 242/2 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma dominated the innings, remaining unbeaten on 135 from 68 balls. His innings contained 10 fours and 10 sixes and became the fifth-highest individual score in IPL history at the time.
Travis Head added 37 from 26 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen finished unbeaten on 37 from only 13 deliveries. That gave SRH an explosive finish and left Delhi with a demanding target.
Delhi Capitals reached 195/9 in 20 overs, falling 47 runs short. Nitish Rana was their leading scorer with 57 from 30 balls, while Sameer Rizvi contributed 41. Eshan Malinga was the standout bowler for SRH with four wickets, and Harsh Dubey also took three.
The result gave SRH another win over DC and extended their overall H2H advantage.
SRH vs DC Head-to-Head Record
As of the end of the 2026 IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have met 27 times in the league. SRH have won 14 matches, while DC have won 12. One match ended without a result.
| Head-to-head stat | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 27 | 27 |
| Wins | 14 | 12 |
| No result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 266/7 | 207 |
| Lowest score | 116 | 80 |
SRH therefore have a narrow advantage, but the record is close enough to make this one of the more competitive IPL matchups. The latest 2026 victory increased SRH’s lead to two wins.
The teams first met in 2013, and their rivalry has continued through different eras, squads, captains, and team identities. Delhi also competed under the Delhi Daredevils name during the earlier years of the IPL.
Recent SRH vs DC Matches
The recent history shows how quickly the momentum can change between these teams.
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | SRH won by 47 runs |
| 2025 | DC won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | No result |
| 2024 | SRH won by 67 runs |
| 2023 | SRH won by 9 runs |
| 2023 | DC won by 7 runs |
| 2022 | DC won by 21 runs |
The 2025 meeting in Hyderabad was particularly unusual. Delhi Capitals made 133/7 in 20 overs, but rain prevented the match from producing a result. Both teams received one point. Pat Cummins was the leading bowler with 3/19.
Earlier in the 2025 season, however, DC defeated SRH by seven wickets after chasing 163. That means the 2026 meeting represented a significant reversal from their first encounter of the previous season.
Key Stats and Records in SRH vs DC
One of the biggest batting performances in this fixture came in 2024, when SRH scored 266/7 against DC and won by 67 runs. That remains SRH’s highest team total against Delhi.
The 2026 match added another remarkable individual performance. Abhishek Sharma’s 135 not out from 68 balls was not only the centerpiece of SRH’s 242/2 but also one of the biggest individual innings in IPL history. He struck 10 sixes and 10 fours.
Delhi’s highest score in this matchup is listed as 207, while their lowest is 80. SRH’s lowest score in the fixture is listed as 116.
These numbers show an important feature of the rivalry: the matches can move between low-scoring collapses and extremely high totals.
Why the SRH vs DC Rivalry Is Competitive
The overall record is close, but the rivalry has not followed a simple pattern.
SRH have the better overall record, yet Delhi have produced important wins in knockout cricket. DC defeated SRH in the 2019 Eliminator and again in Qualifier 2 in 2020. Those results are significant because knockout matches carry much higher stakes than ordinary league games.
The league-stage record is therefore only part of the story. SRH may have the better overall numbers, but DC have shown that they can perform effectively against them when the pressure is highest.
Another reason this matchup attracts attention is the contrasting styles of the two teams across different seasons. SRH have often been associated with aggressive top-order batting, while DC have regularly relied on a combination of experienced batters, quality spin, and pace options.
Key Players to Watch
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is the obvious player to mention after the 2026 meeting. His unbeaten 135 was the defining performance of the latest SRH vs DC match. He scored at a strike rate of 198.53 and faced 68 balls.
His ability to score quickly while batting deep into an innings gives SRH a major advantage when conditions favor aggressive stroke play.
Heinrich Klaasen
Klaasen provided the finishing power in the 2026 match, scoring 37 not out from just 13 balls. His strike rate of more than 284 made his short innings extremely valuable in pushing SRH beyond 240.
Travis Head
Head contributed 37 from 26 balls in the same match. His role at the top is important because early runs can put pressure on an opposition attack before the middle order arrives.
Delhi Capitals’ Batting Unit
For DC, Nitish Rana’s 57 from 30 balls was the strongest individual batting contribution in the 2026 game. Sameer Rizvi added 41, but Delhi could not maintain the required scoring rate against SRH’s bowling attack.
SRH vs DC: Who Has the Edge?
Based on the overall IPL head-to-head record, Sunrisers Hyderabad have the edge. They lead 14-12, with one no-result match. They also won the most recent meeting by 47 runs.
However, the advantage is not overwhelming. Delhi have won several important meetings, including both of their playoff encounters against SRH. That makes the matchup more balanced than the simple win-loss record suggests.
For a future SRH vs DC match, recent form, venue, playing XI, pitch conditions, and availability of key players would all matter more than historical H2H numbers alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the latest meeting by 47 runs on April 21, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH scored 242/2, while DC finished on 195/9.
What is the SRH vs DC head-to-head record?
After 27 IPL meetings, Sunrisers Hyderabad lead Delhi Capitals 14-12, with one match ending without a result.
Who scored 135 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals?
Abhishek Sharma scored an unbeaten 135 from 68 balls against Delhi Capitals in the 2026 IPL match. His innings included 10 fours and 10 sixes.
What was the SRH vs DC score in 2026?
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 242/2 in 20 overs, while Delhi Capitals scored 195/9 in 20 overs. SRH won by 47 runs.
What is the highest SRH score against DC?
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s highest score against Delhi Capitals is 266/7, scored in the 2024 IPL season. SRH won that match by 67 runs.
How many times have SRH and DC played each other?
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have played 27 IPL matches from 2013 through 2026. SRH have won 14, DC have won 12, and one match had no result.
Final Verdict
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals rivalry remains closely contested, but SRH currently hold the statistical advantage. Their 14-12 H2H lead and 47-run victory in the latest meeting give Hyderabad the stronger recent position.
The 2026 clash also demonstrated why this fixture can be so entertaining. Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 powered SRH to 242/2 before Eshan Malinga and the bowling attack restricted Delhi to 195/9. With both teams capable of producing explosive batting performances, future SRH vs DC matches should remain difficult to predict from history alone.
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