IPL 2026, DC vs SRH Today Match: Axar Patel, captain of Delhi Capitals, is set to play in Match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after recovering from a minor injury scare. The 32-year-old had suffered cramps during his side’s previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru while chasing a target of 176. Axar contributed 26 runs off 19 balls before retiring hurt after consulting the team physio. Delhi went on to win the match by six wickets, powered by half-centuries from KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60 not out).
Axar’s absence from the post-match presentation had raised concerns, but team management later clarified that the issue was not serious. Team director Venugopal Rao said the all-rounder had experienced cramps and was expected to be fit for the next game.
Head coach Hemang Badani also confirmed in the pre-match press conference that Axar is available for selection. The franchise further indicated his readiness by sharing visuals of him training with the squad.
Axar has scored 29 runs in four innings this season and taken five wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 7.52. After a slow start with the bat, he showed signs of form in the previous outing.
Delhi Capitals are currently fifth in the points table with three wins from five matches. A victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad could lift them into the top two as the playoff race begins to take shape.
Delhi Capitals’ Likely XI for Today’s Match
Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
