IPL 2026: SRH vs DC Today's Match Highlights

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a dominant 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) today, April 21, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The win was powered by a historic unbeaten 135 from Abhishek Sharma, which propelled SRH to 242/2 before their bowlers, led by Eshan Malinga’s 4/32, restricted DC to 195/9.

Match Summary

Abhishek Sharma smashed his second IPL ton, reaching 135 off 68 balls*. This was his second IPL century and the highest individual score ever against DC, surpassing Chris Gayle’s 2012 record he hit 10 sixes, equaling his own record for most sixes in an SRH innings.Supported by Heinrich Klaasen (37* off 13), SRH added 20 runs in the final over to cross 240. Sharma added 97 runs for the first wicket with Travis Head (37 off 26).

Delhi Capitals started steadily but struggled to keep up with the soaring required run rate, eventually finishing at 195/9. Nitish Rana was the lone warrior for DC, scoring 57 off 30 balls including 7 fours and 3 sixes. He shared an 86-run stand with KL Rahul (37 off 23). Eshan Malinga was the pick of the bowlers with 4/32, taking crucial wickets including Rana and David Miller (0) in back-to-back deliveries.Harsh Dubey dominated the final over, taking 3 wickets for 12 runs to finish the match in style for the home side. The win propelled SRH to 3rd place, significantly boosting their Net Run Rate (NRR).

Sunrisers Hyderabad dominated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s historic unbeaten 135. His record-equalling tenth six propelled SRH to a massive 242/2. Despite Nitish Rana’s fighting 57, Eshan Malinga’s clinical 4/32 dismantled Delhi's chase. This third consecutive victory moves SRH to third in the standings, solidifying their momentum as Abhishek cements his status as a premier powerhouse, showcasing world-class dominance in every single department during this high-stakes encounter.