Ishan Kishan-led Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals by 47 runs to pick up their third consecutive victory in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The clash that was held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium saw some extraordinary striking from Abhishek Sharma that ensured a massive win for the hosts. This win has put SRH in the third spot on the points table as they overtake Rajasthan Royals, who are now in the fourth position. They missed out on taking the second spot as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, still edge them in the NRR battle.
However, the teams in the top four remain the same; it is just that SRH and RR have exchanged their positions. Punjab Kings and RCB are the top two teams, respectively. Meanwhile, DC continue to be in the 5th spot and have not taken much of a hit despite the loss. However, they once again lost the chance to gain some momentum and consistency.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still stuck as the bottom three of the standings, respectively. They still have a lot to do to save whatever chances they have left to reach the playoffs.
IPL 2026 Points Table After SRH vs DC
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Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved a commanding 242/2 in 20 overs with the help of hitting and persistent pressure from Abhishek Sharma’s 135 not out and Heinrich Klaasen’s unbeaten 13-ball 37. With an incredible 47-ball century, Abhishek stole the show. He continued to attack even after hitting the milestone, keeping the scoring rate extremely high the entire time. Ishan Kishan’s momentum was halted due to a run out, failing to maximize his start.
SRH produced an almost flawless batting display to post an imposing total, with Abhishek leading from the front and the rest of the batting unit contributing. Later, the SRH bowling attack restricted DC to 195/9. The star in the second inning was the Sri Lankan pacer, Eshan Malinga, who put in a career-best performance of 4/32 and ensured a big win for his team.
