Gujarat Titans will be banking on the return of skipper Shibman Gill as they look to return to form against Delhi Capitals. IPL Clash on Wednesday. Sai Sudharsan has confirmed the return of his opening partner and team captain Shibman Gill, who was ruled out of the previous match due to muscle strain. Gujarat Titans lost their last match against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground in Ahmedabad, where Rashid Khan stepped in as stand-in captain.Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans go into their IPL 2026 clash with contrasting fortunes but similar underlying concerns. Delhi have won both their matches, yet their top order continues to struggle, falling early in both games. Their victories have largely been saved by Samir Rizvi, whose unbeaten 70 and 90 matches have been reversed. Meanwhile, key players like KL Rahul and Nitish Rana are yet to make an impact, though the team has avoided changes due to their winning start.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have suffered defeat despite a strong start from their top order. Their middle order has failed time and again, losing solid positions in both matches. Contributions from Nos. 4-7 have been sparse, while Jos Buttler’s dip in form has added to their concerns.With both teams struggling with different issues, with DC’s top-order weak and GT’s middle-order in decline, this match provides a prime opportunity to iron out early-season flaws.
DC vs GT head to head
- Total Matches Played: 7
- Delhi Capitals: 3
- Gujarat Titans: 4
DC vs GT: Pitch Report
But the pitch Arun Jaitley The stadium is expected to be a batsman’s paradise for tonight’s DC vs GT clash, although the early moisture from the recent rains in Delhi may give the pacers early swing and seam movement. Historically, this venue has a flat deck with short boundaries, making it one of the highest scoring grounds in the IPL. As the match progresses, the surface usually settles, making it easier to play strokes, while in the second innings the dew is often the preferred option for the captain who wins the toss.The average first innings score at this point is around 171-180 runs.
DC vs. GT: New Delhi Weather Update.
Afternoon rain may be a concern in Delhi, with rain and thundershowers expected between 1 PM and 3 PM with a 51% chance of significant rain. While this may affect pitch and outfield conditions, the weather is likely to improve later in the day. A brief sunny window between 4pm and 6pm can help drying, although light rain is less likely. Importantly, there is no rain forecast after 7pm, with clear skies and only strong winds expected, making the match likely to go off without a hitch.
DC vs GT: Predicted XIs
Delhi Capitals Predicted XI: KL Rahul (w), Patham Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T NatarajanImpact Sub: Mukesh KumarGujarat Titans Predicted XI: Shibman Gill (c), Sai Sudharson, Jos Buttler (wicket), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Tiotia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada/Jason Holder, Ashok Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Influence Sub: Prasidha Krishna.
DC vs GT: Live Streaming Details
DC vs GT will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, the match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
DC vs GT Squads
Delhi Capitals Squad: KL Rahul (W), Patham Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Aqib Nabi Dar, Jami Naira, Krichan, Starr, Krichan and Ajay Jadhav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Tri Purana Vijay, Abhishek Poral, Sahil Parkh, Madhav Tiwari
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Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Siddharson, Kumar Kshagra, Jos Buttler (W), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Teotia, Shah Rukh Khan, Rashid Khan (C), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Parsed Krishna, Jason Holder, Manav Sothar, Anuj Raut, Jayant Yadav, Luvdi Raut, Shobhan Yadav, Luvdi Raut Kishor, Tom Benton, Kalwant Khajrulia, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Ishant Sharma
