The 14th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) will be played on April 8 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Delhi. This article covers DC vs GT match preview, including pitch report, weather forecast, head-to-head records, probable playing XI and live streaming details.
Delhi Capitals have had a great start to their IPL 2026 campaign as they have won both their opening matches, and much of the credit for this goes to young batting sensation Sameer Rizvi. By now he has almost carried the team on his shoulders.
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In their previous game, DC defeated Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are also struggling to open their account in the ongoing IPL 2026. They tried hard in the last game but ultimately lost against Rajasthan Royals by 6 runs.
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Match Preview
Delhi Capitals are looking strong in every department, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak after two consecutive wins in the ongoing IPL 2026. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, are still looking for their first win and are trying to figure out the best combination for their playing XI.
Match date: The 14th match of IPL 2026 will be played on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
venue: This match will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm Indian time.
Squad:
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (captain), Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Tripura Vijay, David Miller, Ben Duckett, Aqib Nabi Dar, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal. Sahil Parakh.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Luke Wood, Sai Sudarshan, Arshad Khan.
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Playing XI [Predicted]
Playing XI of Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Abhishek Porel, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar
12th Player: Sameer Rizvi
Playing XI of Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj.
12th Player: Prasidh Krishna
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Impact Players
Delhi Capitals Impact Options: Dushmantha Chameera, Sameer Rizvi, Auqib Nabi Dar, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair
Gujarat Titans Impact Options: Famous Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Sai Kishore, Manav Suthar
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Pitch Report
Delhi Capitals are returning home in top form, and all eyes are on how the tricky pitch of the Arun Jaitley Stadium will behave under the lights. The pitch is flat and offers very little bounce, so batsmen need a few balls to understand the pace at this venue.
But once they settle down it will become easier for them to score runs. The outfield is fast, and the boundaries on the sides are very short, so this could be a high-scoring encounter. At the beginning of the match, the ball usually comes well onto the bat, making it perfect for stroke play.
But as the game progresses, spinners will come into play. They will get enough help to slow things down in the middle overs and make life a little difficult for the batsmen. Still, the bowlers will need to be very smart with their lines as once the batsmen settle in, the ground becomes a haven for big hits.
key points –
- Average score of first innings: 200-210
- Total Win: 205+
- Lowest defendable score: less than 190
- Win by batting first: 42%
- Bowl first win: 58%
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Weather Report
There will be some rain and thundershowers in the national capital in the afternoon, but the weather is expected to be completely calm by the time of the match. The evening is expected to be clear, cool and suitable for a full 40 overs game. The atmosphere in Delhi will be cool and pleasant for both fans and players.
The temperature is likely to remain around 20 degrees Celsius, but the main issue is dew. With humidity reaching around 80% during the second innings, a heavy layer of dew is expected at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This will give a big advantage to the team chasing the target.
IPL 2026: DC vs GT head-to-head record and last 5 matches
The rivalry between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals in the world’s biggest T20 league has been thrilling and a close encounter between the two. Talking about their head-to-head records in the IPL, Gujarat won four games out of their 7 meetings so far while Delhi remained victorious in three matches.
However, Delhi Capitals have dominated Gujarat Titans in their last five encounters and won three games while two wins went to the Shubman Gill-led side.
Result of last five matches-
- GT won by 10 wickets in Delhi on 18 May 2025
- GT won by 7 wickets at Ahmedabad on April 19, 2025
- DC won by 4 runs in Delhi on April 24, 2024
- DC won by 6 wickets at Ahmedabad on April 17, 2024
- DC won by 5 runs in Ahmedabad on 2 May 2023
IPL 2026: DC vs GT key players in focus
DC: Sameer Rizvi, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Mukesh Kumar
GT: Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada
IPL 2026: DC vs GT key battles worth watching
KL Rahul vs Kagiso Rabada
The battle between KL Rahul and Kagiso Rabada will be the biggest attraction of the match. Rabada’s pace and bounce will trouble Rahul in the beginning of the match.
If the DC opener manages to stay calm and get through that initial phase, he can open the Delhi innings. But if Rabada catches them early, GT will have the upper hand against DC.
Shubman Gill vs Kuldeep Yadav
This will be another important battle in Delhi. Shubman Gill is strong against spin and likes to keep the scoreboard moving. But Kuldeep Yadav’s clever drifts and tricky variations will test the GT captain.
Since the Delhi pitch usually favors spinners in the middle stages, this battle will decide how strong a platform GT can build for a big finish in their crucial IPL 2026 match.
Rashid Khan vs Tristan Stubbs
The fight between Rashid Khan and Tristan Stubbs is set to bring some real fireworks. Stubbs loves to hit the ball in the death overs, but attacking Rashid is never easy. The Afghan spin magician’s sharp googlies and variations make life difficult for any batsman.
How Stubbs uses his footwork or reverse shots against Rashid will be one of the most exciting moments for the fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Akshar Patel vs Glenn Phillips
The Delhi crowd will be treated to a clever and tense battle between Axar Patel and Glenn Phillips in the middle overs. The DC captain will try to slow down the scoring with his tight line and length. But Phillips is a dangerous hitter who can change the course of the match in just a few balls.
Phillips is struggling at the moment, but if he finds his form in Delhi, Axar may find it difficult to stop the New Zealander’s fearless power-hitting. Well, this cat and mouse battle in the middle and latter stages of the innings will be interesting to watch for the fans and will play a vital role in the outcome of this game.
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Live Streaming and Telecast Details
TV rights in India: The DC vs GT IPL 2026 match will be telecast live on TV in India on Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming Platforms in India: Fans can watch the match on JioHotstar app and website on mobile, laptop and other streaming devices.
IPL 2026: DC vs GT Match Prediction
Delhi Capitals are entering this IPL 2026 clash as clear favourites. They have started the season with two wins from two matches and look confident in every department. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, are struggling badly and have not won a single game so far this season.
Delhi’s bowling is very sharp and in excellent form and they will also have the advantage of playing on their home ground at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where they recently defeated Mumbai Indians. Additionally, DC has been much better than GT in their recent meetings; This makes them a strong favorite to defeat GT.
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