DC vs GT IPL 2026 Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips
Welcome to the ultimate Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Winning Team guide for the upcoming Indian Premier League clash. This IPL T20 encounter promises massive action for cricket fans and fantasy players alike.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
- Date: 08 Apr 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Catch all the live action of this thrilling contest on your favorite platforms.
- JioHotstar (App + Website)
- Star Sports Channels
Weather Report
The weather in Delhi will be warm, with temperatures hovering around 32 degrees Celsius. The Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making chasing easier. Fortunately, there is zero Rain impact expected, ensuring a full game.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Pitch Report for the Arun Jaitley Stadium suggests a pure batting paradise. The Average score here is a massive 206 runs, meaning batters will dominate. When it comes to bowling, pacers have the upper hand with 38 wickets in the last five games, compared to just 16 wickets for spinners. The clear fantasy takeaway is to stack your team with top order hitters and death over fast bowlers.
Team Form & Head to-Head
Delhi Capitals
- Last 5 matches: W/W/W/L/L
- Delhi Capitals are riding high on momentum. Sameer Rizvi is in incredible form, and their pace attack is absolutely on fire right now.
- Head to-head wins: 3
Gujarat Titans
- Last 5 matches: L/L/L/L/L
- Gujarat Titans are struggling badly, having lost all of their last five matches. Their batting has collapsed, and the bowling unit lacks penetration.
- Head to-head wins: 4
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Most players from both squads are Fully fit and ready for selection.
- Kusal Mendis and Prithvi Raj are marked as unavailable and should be considered Doubtful or out for this clash.
Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Key Players to Watch
- Sameer Rizvi: He is the backbone of the Delhi Capitals batting lineup right now, smashing 160 runs with a staggering average of 155 fantasy points.
- Sai Sudharsan: The lone warrior for Gujarat Titans, scoring 86 runs recently and providing stability at the top.
- Lungi Ngidi: A lethal weapon for Delhi Capitals in the death overs, already bagging 4 wickets in the series.
- Kagiso Rabada: Despite his team's poor form, he remains a massive threat with 3 wickets and crucial lower order runs.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Sameer Rizvi
- Sai Sudharsan
- KL Rahul
Mega League Differential Picks
- Mukesh Kumar
- Glenn Phillips
Match Prediction / Outlook
The Delhi Capitals are the clear favorites to win this match. Their batting is clicking, their bowlers are taking wickets, and they have the home advantage at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Expect them to overpower the struggling Gujarat Titans.
Disclaimer
Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 GT vs DC players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS vs GT | 31 Mar - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 162/6 (20.0) | 165/7 (19.1) | PBKS PBKS won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs RR | 04 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | RR | 210/6 (20.0) | 204/8 (20.0) | RR RR won by 6 runs | ||
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run | ||
| LSG vs GT | 12 Apr - 03:30 PM | Lucknow | GT | 164/8 (20.0) | 165/3 (18.4) | GT GT won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs KKR | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | KKR | 180/10 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.4) | GT GT won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs MI | 20 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 199/5 (20.0) | 100/10 (15.5) | MI MI won by 99 runs | ||
| RCB vs GT | 24 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 205/3 (20.0) | 206/5 (18.5) | RCB RCB won by 5 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs CSK | 26 Apr - 03:30 PM | Chennai | GT | 158/7 (20.0) | 162/2 (16.4) | GT GT won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs RCB | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 155/10 (19.2) | 158/6 (15.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs PBKS | 03 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 163/9 (20.0) | 167/6 (19.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| RR vs GT | 09 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | RR | 229/4 (20.0) | 152/10 (16.3) | GT GT won by 77 runs | ||
| GT vs SRH | 12 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | SRH | 168/5 (20.0) | 86/10 (14.5) | GT GT won by 82 runs | ||
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG vs DC | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | DC | 141/10 (18.4) | 145/4 (17.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs DC | 04 Apr - 03:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 162/6 (20.0) | 164/4 (18.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run | ||
| CSK vs DC | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | DC | 212/2 (20.0) | 189/10 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 23 runs | ||
| RCB vs DC | 18 Apr - 03:30 PM | Bengaluru | DC | 175/8 (20.0) | 179/4 (19.5) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs | ||
| DC vs PBKS | 25 Apr - 03:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 264/2 (20.0) | 265/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs RCB | 27 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | RCB | 75/10 (16.3) | 77/1 (6.3) | RCB RCB won by 9 wickets (with 81 balls remaining) | ||
| RR vs DC | 01 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | RR | 225/6 (20.0) | 226/3 (19.1) | DC DC won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs CSK | 05 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 155/7 (20.0) | 159/2 (17.3) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs DC | 11 May - 07:30 PM | Dharamsala | DC | 210/5 (20.0) | 216/7 (19.0) | DC DC won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs DC | 04 Apr - 03:30 PM | DC | 162/6 (20.0) | 164/4 (18.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run | ||
| DC vs PBKS | 25 Apr - 03:30 PM | DC | 264/2 (20.0) | 265/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs RCB | 27 Apr - 07:30 PM | RCB | 75/10 (16.3) | 77/1 (6.3) | RCB RCB won by 9 wickets (with 81 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs CSK | 05 May - 07:30 PM | DC | 155/7 (20.0) | 159/2 (17.3) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) |





