Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad, is set to host a thrilling IPL 2026 contest between Surnisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, April 21. Both teams won their last respective games and are looking to extend their winning momentum.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defended 194 runs against Chennai Super Kings in their last game at home and registered back-to-back wins for the first time this season. With three wins in six games, they are placed fifth in the points table.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, ended their two-match losing run by chasing down a 176-run target against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

KL Rahul played an incredible innings to put Delhi back on the winning track. The Capitals are sixth in the points table, on level with the Sunrisers, with a game in hand.

With two big points on the table, both SRH and DC will look to win the crucial toss at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, which offers tricky playing conditions on Tuesday.

SRH vs DC Pitch Report

The weather forecast suggests rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday afternoon.

However, there are no rain predictions after 6 pm, so the game is likely to start on time. Players can expect a bit of wet playing conditions, but it is unlikely to affect the nature of the wicket.

The game will be played on pitch no. 2, which has produced high-scoring matches recently. Batters will expect very little movement on the ball and will target to score big across both innings.

However, the overcast conditions are likely to help the fast bowlers due to the moisture on the wicket. Spinners will find it tough to get any turn but could contribute with economical spells in the middle overs.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL stats and records ahead of SRH vs DC match

Teams batting first have won just 37 of 86 IPL matches played at Uppal, but that trend has changed in the recent games. Teams batting first have won five of the last six games played here, so the toss will be crucial in SRH vs DC game on Tuesday.

• Average 1st innings score: 164
• Matches played: 86
• Matches won batting first: 37
• Matches won bowling first: 48
• Highest score: 286/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2025
• Lowest score: 80/10 by Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2010
• Highest successful chase: 160/3 by Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014
• Highest individual score: 141 by Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs Punjab Kings in 2025
• Best bowling figures: 6 for 12 by Alzaari Joseph (MI) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019