IPL match today, DC vs GT: Team prediction, head-to-head, pitch report, Delhi weather update

Gujarat Titans will be banking on the return of skipper Shubman Gill as they look to bounce back against an in-form Delhi Capitals in their IPL clash on Wednesday. Sai Sudharsan has confirmed the return of his opening partner and team captain, Shubman Gill, who missed the previous match due to a muscle spasm. Gujarat Titans lost their last game against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground in Ahmedabad, where Rashid Khan stepped in as the stand-in captain.

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans head 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, collapsing early in both games. Their victories have largely been rescued by Sameer Rizvi, whose unbeaten 70 and blistering 90 turned games around. 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 defeats despite strong starts from their top order. Their middle order has repeatedly failed, squandering solid positions in both matches. Contributions from Nos. 4-7 have been underwhelming, while Jos Buttler’s dip in form has added to their concerns.

With both teams battling different issues, DC’s top-order fragility and GT’s middle-order collapse, this match offers a crucial opportunity to correct flaws early in the season.

DC vs GT Head-to-Head

• Total matches played: 7
• Delhi Capitals:3
• Gujarat Titans: 4

DC vs GT: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for tonight’s DC vs GT clash is expected to be a batter's paradise, though early moisture from recent rains in Delhi might give pacers some initial swing and seam movement. Historically, this venue features 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, allowing for easier stroke play, while dew in the second innings often makes chasing the preferred option for the toss-winning captain.

The average first-innings score at this venue is approximately 171-180 runs.

DC vs GT: New Delhi Weather Update

Afternoon showers in Delhi could pose a concern, with rain and thunderstorms expected between 1 PM and 3 PM and a 51% chance of significant rainfall. While this may impact pitch and outfield conditions, weather is likely to improve later in the day. A brief sunny window between 4 PM and 6 PM should help drying, despite a small chance of light showers. Importantly, no rain is forecast from 7 PM onwards, with clear skies and only strong winds expected, making an uninterrupted match likely.

DC vs GT: Predicted XIs

Delhi Capitals predicted XI: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

Impact Sub: Mukesh Kumar

Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada/Jason Holder, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj,

Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna

DC vs GT: Live Streaming details

The DC vs GT clash will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.

DC vs GT squads

Delhi Capitals Squad: KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Madhav Tiwari

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Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav, Shubman Gill, Luke Wood, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Ishant Sharma