Sunrisers Hyderabad claimed a 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday at their home Uppal stadium. Abhishek Sharma's unbeaten 135 off 68 balls, featuring 10 sixes and 10 boundaries, powered SRH to 242 for 2. Eshan Malinga's four wickets restricted DC to 195 for 9.
On a placid track at Uppal, Abhishek Sharma dismantled the Delhi bowling with an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls, including 10 sixes and 10 boundaries, as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 242 for 2. This marked SRH's eighth points from seven matches.
Delhi Capitals appeared comfortable at 107 for 1 before Eshan Malinga took 4 for 32 in four overs and Sakib Hussain claimed 1 for 29. A middle-order collapse left DC at 107 for 4, and they managed only 195 for 9 under Axar Patel.
The win boosted SRH's net run rate to 0.820, placing them third temporarily. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals also have eight points but from fewer games. Delhi Capitals remain fifth with six points from five matches and an NRR of 0.310.
Abhishek Sharma claimed the Orange Cap from teammate Heinrich Klaasen. Anshul Kamboj leads the Purple Cap race, with Eshan Malinga now second.
