DC vs GT Prediction & Match Preview – IPL 2026, 14th Match
Match summary
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium: form guide, key players, pitch, weather, expected scores and our predicted winner.
Match details
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, 14th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Delhi Capitals |
| Toss pick | Gujarat Titans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Delhi Capitals host Gujarat Titans in the 14th match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 8 April.
Delhi have won both of their opening games, beating Lucknow Super Giants and then Mumbai Indians by six wickets after restricting them to 162 for 6. Sameer Rizvi has been the star, with two half-centuries and 160 runs without being dismissed, including an unbeaten 90 off 51 balls against Mumbai. Pathum Nissanka made 44 off 30 in that game, while KL Rahul is yet to fire this season; last year he scored 539 runs at an average of 54. T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar have shared 10 wickets, and captain Axar Patel has been economical.
Gujarat have lost both games, to Punjab Kings and then to Rajasthan Royals by six runs while chasing 211. Sai Sudharsan scored 73 off 44 in the latest loss and averages 94 against Delhi in five matches. Shubman Gill missed that game with back spasms but is expected back. Prasidh Krishna has four wickets, and Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj give the bowling depth.
One duel to watch is Rabada against Rahul, who has been dismissed by him three times in 12 matches. We pick Delhi Capitals.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium surface is usually flat with good bounce, and short boundaries help batters push totals into the 170–200 range or beyond. Seamers can find some early movement, though it does not last. As the pitch slows, spinners come into play in the middle overs. At night, dew makes the ball harder to grip and tends to help the chasing team, so bowlers need variations.
Delhi should be generally favourable at about 7:30 pm on 8 April, with temperatures of around 25–27°C and partly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of rain earlier in the day but conditions should be dry by the start. Humidity is likely moderate with a light breeze, and dew may form as the match progresses, favouring the side batting second.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 170–190 | – |
| Second innings | 160–180 | – |
Delhi Capitals
Delhi have won both games and have an in-form, deep batting group and an effective attack, while Gujarat are still looking to click.
Toss pick: Gujarat Titans
FAQ
How have Delhi Capitals started IPL 2026?
Per our source, they won their first two matches, beating Lucknow Super Giants and then Mumbai Indians by six wickets at home.
Who are the key batters in DC vs GT?
Sameer Rizvi (160 runs, unbeaten) is the standout for Delhi, while Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler are central to Gujarat’s plans.
Who do we expect to win?
We lean towards Delhi Capitals.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.