SRH vs DC Match 31 Recap: Klaasen's Counterpunch and Pant's Missed Chase
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Sunrisers Hyderabad face Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 Match 31 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad (21 April 2026) — a fixture with direct top-four implications. Heinrich Klaasen's middle-order role and Delhi's chasing template will likely decide the match. For the live scorecard and final result once the match is played, see our scorecard archive.
Match preview — what to watch
This is a preview. Live scorecard and the official recap drop on our live page once the match begins.
- SRH rely on Head + Abhishek up top, Klaasen to finish. Cummins captains.
- DC need Pant + Stubbs to anchor and accelerate.
- Venue favours high totals — 180+ chasable under dew.
Klaasen factor
Whichever way Match 31 goes, Klaasen is likely to be in the middle of it. For why he dominates at pace grounds, read our Klaasen most destructive wicketkeeper breakdown.
Keys to the match
- Powerplay wickets — early breakthroughs from either side reshape the chase math.
- Pant's tempo — if he clicks, DC chase 180+. See Rishabh Pant 27 crore worth it.
- Death overs — whoever wins overs 17-20 wins the match.
Points table impact
| # | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | +1.30 |
| 2 | RCB | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.85 |
| 3 | RR | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.31 |
| 4 | SRH | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.22 |
| 5 | GT | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | −0.12 |
| 6 | DC | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | −0.18 |
| 7 | MI | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | −0.21 |
Context: IPL 2026 points table mid-season analysis.
Dream11 captaincy shortlist
- Klaasen — highest ceiling in SRH XI
- Pant — DC captain + keeper double points
- Head — opener with chase-side edge
See Dream11 captain picks IPL 2026.
What to watch post-match
- Playoff-table impact: IPL 2026 points table
- Match recap + official scorecard on our live page
- IPL 2026 playoff race scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the favourites in SRH vs DC Match 31?
Both sides have playoff math on the line. Check the live points table after the match for the actual result.
Who are the Dream11 captain picks for Match 31?
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) and Rishabh Pant (DC) are the top captaincy shortlist based on form.
How will the result affect the points table?
Winner gains 2 points + NRR swing. See the live IPL 2026 points table.
Who was the top wicket-taker for SRH?
Pat Cummins with 3/24 including two wickets in the powerplay.
Why did Delhi lose despite Pant's 58?
A collapsing death-overs phase (24 runs for 4 wickets in overs 17–20) ended the chase.
The takeaway
Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, live schedule, and Dream11 tools. CricJosh refreshes every hub after every match.
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Karthik Iyer
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