IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad Beat Delhi Capitals by 47 Runs; Abhishek Sharma, Eshan Malinga Shine

IPL 2026, DC vs SRH Match Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in Match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Asked to bat, SRH posted a formidable 242 for 2 in 20 overs, riding on a dominant unbeaten 135 from Abhishek Sharma. The left-hander’s 68-ball innings included 10 fours and 10 sixes as he anchored the innings from start to finish.

He was supported by Travis Head (37) in a 97-run opening stand, while Heinrich Klaasen provided late acceleration with an unbeaten 37.

In reply, DC were restricted to 195 for 9 in their 20 overs, falling short despite fighting knocks from Nitish Rana (57) and Sameer Rizvi (41).

Ehsan Malinga led the bowling effort for SRH with figures of 4 for 32, ensuring the hosts maintained control of the chase.

DC captain Axar Patel was the lone wicket-taker of note for his side, finishing with 1 for 23.

The win strengthens SRH’s position in the mid-table race, while DC will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.

Brief Scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 242/2 (Abhishek Sharma 135*, Heinrich Klaasen 37*, Travis Head 37; Axar Patel 1/23)
Delhi Capitals: 195/9 (Nitish Rana 57, Sameer Rizvi 41; Ehsan Malinga 4/32)

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