Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2023 Recap

Indian Premier LeagueResult

Sunrisers Hyderabad

137/6

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad · Monday, 24 April 2023

Delhi Capitals won by 7 runsPlayer of the match: AR Patel

Match preview

Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 runs in Hyderabad

Match overview

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.

Venue and conditions

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted 104 T20 matches, making it one of the better-documented grounds in the IPL. The average first-innings score of 192 underlines that this is generally a batter-friendly surface, so posting 144 was always going to demand near-perfect bowling. The death-overs average of 40 runs per innings shows that conditions typically allow batters to swing freely in the final four overs, which explains why Sunrisers managed 48 in that phase and nearly pulled off the chase.

Teams batting first at this ground win 46% of the time, while those chasing succeed 54% of the time. That slight lean towards chasing makes Delhi's decision to bat first a marginal call. Dew in evening matches at Hyderabad can quicken the outfield and affect the grip of slower bowlers, which may have contributed to SRH's late acceleration. The toss-then-field rate sits at 49%, indicating that captains are evenly split on strategy at this venue.

How to watch

IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available through Sky Go for existing subscribers and via NOW TV for those on a day or monthly pass. For most evening matches in India, the UK kick-off time is typically 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm GMT, depending on daylight saving adjustments during the IPL window. Sky Sports' digital platforms also carry clips and highlights for those unable to watch live.

Recent form

Delhis form heading into this match was modest at best. Their win over Kolkata Knight Riders was the sole bright spot across five outings, sandwiched between losses to Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans. A single win from five is a tough run at any point in the tournament, which makes this victory over Sunrisers the more significant for their campaign.

Sunrisers were in similarly mixed shape. They had beaten Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in that five-match stretch, but losses to Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants meant they came into this fixture under pressure. Two wins from five, both by decent margins, suggested the batting had the firepower; the narrow loss here confirmed the bowling needed to be at its best to defend any total against them. Both sides came into the match needing points, which made the 7-run margin a fine line with real table consequences.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

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

AR Patel took the match award, underlining Delhi's bowling effort on a ground where the average second-innings score across 104 matches is 179. Keeping SRH 42 runs below that benchmark was the decisive factor.

Angle 03

SRH's powerplay cost them the match

Sunrisers managed only 36 runs in the powerplay while losing 1 wicket, well short of the venue's powerplay average of 43. The slow start left too much to do in the middle overs, where they lost 4 wickets for 53.

Angle 04

Delhi's death overs wobble nearly proved costly

Delhi Capitals lost 4 wickets for just 38 runs in the death overs of their innings. That late collapse took them from a potentially commanding total to one that required a disciplined bowling effort to defend.

Angle 05

SRH lead the overall head-to-head series 13-11

Across 26 meetings, Sunrisers Hyderabad hold a 13-11 lead over Delhi Capitals, with 1 no-result. This win narrowed that gap slightly, continuing a rivalry that has rarely been one-sided over the years.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

209

Avg 1st innings score at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Chase success

58%

Chases completed successfully at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Head to head

11 — 13

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 26 meetings

2013–2025

Powerplay

45/1.1

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at National Stadium

Delhi Capitals form

44%

Overall win rate — 271 matches 2007–2026

Recent: W · W · W · L · L

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have met 26 times in the IPL, with SRH holding a 13-11 lead and one match producing no result. The teams have traded wins at various venues, and the margin between them in this rivalry has rarely been large. This Delhi win in Hyderabad chips away at SRH's advantage but does not overturn it.

Recent meetings

Last 5

2025: Result unavailable
2025: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets at Vizag
2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 67 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium
2023: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 9 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium
2022: Delhi Capitals won by 21 runs at Brabourne Stadium

Key player · Delhi Capitals

AR Patel

Axar Patel was the Player of the Match in this fixture, making him the standout performer on the night. His contribution with ball and bat proved crucial in defending a below-par total at a high-scoring ground.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

AS Joseph

Alzarri Joseph has shown he can be lethal in short bursts, producing figures of 6/12 off 3.7 overs in an IPL match back in April 2019. Any time he bowls in the powerplay or at the death, he has the ability to shift a match quickly.

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Delhi Capitals

R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin is a consistent wicket-taking option across formats. In conditions where batters look to accelerate through the middle overs, a spinner of his calibre can restrict and take wickets at the same time.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill has shown his capacity to build substantial innings, having scored 208 off 149 balls in an ODI in January 2023. His ability to play long and accelerate makes him a key figure at the top of any batting order.

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Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

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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Questions

Frequently asked

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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