Final result
Delhi Capitals won by 7 runs
Player of the match: AR Patel
Result · Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · DC 11–13 SRHVenue par · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · AR Patel
Match preview & overview
Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 runs in Hyderabad
Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 24 April 2023. Batting first after winning the toss, Delhi managed 144/9, a total that sat well below the ground's average first-innings score of 192. Sunrisers reached 137/6 in their reply, with a late burst of 48 runs in the death overs making the finish closer than it looked for most of the chase. AR Patel was named Player of the Match. Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bat, a decision that required a disciplined bowling display to pay off.
The innings in both halves told a story of phases. Delhi were 49/2 at the end of the powerplay, built to 106/5 through the middle period, then lost 4 wickets for 38 in the death. For Sunrisers, 36/1 in the powerplay was the number that hurt most. The venue's powerplay average is 43, and conceding that early deficit meant SRH needed a big middle-overs period. They got 53 from overs 7 to 16 but at the cost of 4 wickets, leaving their lower order to rescue a chase that had drifted out of reach.
Pitch report & venue insights
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — 165-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
165
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
165
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
61%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the series 13–11 from 26 completed matches
Seasons 2013–2025
Series standing
Delhi Capitals
Sunrisers Hyderabad26
Total meetings
1
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025No result
2025DC won by 7 wickets
2024SRH won by 67 runs
2023SRH won by 9 runs
2023DC won by 7 runs
2022DC won by 21 runs
2021DC won by 8 wickets
2021No result
2020DC won by 17 runs
2020SRH won by 88 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Delhi Capitals win by 7 runs despite modest total
Batting first, Delhi Capitals posted 144/9. Well below the venue's average first-innings score of 192. Yet still found enough to win. Sunrisers Hyderabad fell 7 runs short, finishing on 137/6 despite a strong death-overs push of 48 runs from the final four overs.
Angle 02
Axar Patel named Player of the Match
Angle 03
SRH's powerplay cost them the match
Angle 04
Delhi's death overs wobble nearly proved costly
Angle 05
SRH lead the overall head-to-head series 13-11
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- At a venue where the average first-innings score is 192, totals in the 140s can still be competitive if the bowling is disciplined. Top-wicket-taker markets may offer more value than outright result lines in matches played here.
- SRH's slow powerplay of 36 runs against a venue average of 43 illustrates how powerplay performance can swing match outcomes; powerplay runs markets may be worth monitoring at this ground.
- The chase success rate at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium sits at 54%, suggesting the coin-toss decision to bat first is not automatically a disadvantage.
- With 4 wickets falling in Delhi's death overs and SRH almost overhauling the total, death-overs bowling markets and top scorer in the final phase tend to produce significant price movements at this venue.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Who won the Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL match on 24 April 2023?
Delhi Capitals won by 7 runs. They posted 144/9 batting first, and Sunrisers Hyderabad fell short on 137/6 despite a strong finish in the final overs.
Who was Player of the Match in Delhi Capitals vs SRH on 24 April 2023?
AR Patel (Axar Patel) of Delhi Capitals was named Player of the Match for his contribution in defending a below-par total at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
What is the head-to-head record between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad?
Across 26 IPL meetings, Sunrisers Hyderabad lead 13-11, with 1 no-result. Delhi's win on 24 April 2023 narrowed the gap marginally in SRH's favour.
Where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Coverage typically begins around the UK start time of the match, which for evening games in India falls in the afternoon for UK viewers.
What were the scorecard details for the match?
Delhi Capitals scored 144/9, with their powerplay producing 49 runs for 2 wickets. Sunrisers Hyderabad replied with 137/6, reaching 36/1 in the powerplay and finishing with a strong death over of 48 runs but could not get over the line.
What is the average score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad?
Across 104 matches at the ground, the average first-innings score is 192 and the average second-innings score is 179. Teams chasing have won 54% of the time, making it a broadly balanced venue for both sides.
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Photo credits (3)
- Axar Patel — photo by Anand Anil, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Shubman Gill — photo by Ajinkyasingh, CC0 · source