The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi is prepared for a high-octane Match 14 of IPL 2026 as the Delhi Capitals (DC) host the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Axar Patel’s Delhi side has enjoyed a dream start to the season, remaining unbeaten after clinical victories over the Mumbai Indians and LSG. Conversely, Shubman Gill and his Gujarat Titans are under immense pressure after losing their opening two fixtures.
The match marks the sought-after return of Gill to the starting eleven after a brief injury layoff, while Delhi looks to maintain its momentum without the services of Mitchell Starc.
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans: Match 14 Details, IPL 2026
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 14 |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
Team News: Shubman Gill Declared Fit; Delhi Stick To Winning Formula
The Gujarat Titans got a huge lift in spirit after Shubman Gill was declared fit for the match tonight. Gill missed the earlier game against the Rajasthan Royals because of a neck spasm, but teammate Sai Sudharsan in the pre-match interview confirmed that he is ready. Delhi Capitals will be relying on their homegrown players as their main strength.
Mitchell Starc, who is currently in Australia recovering from a shoulder injury, the local pace attack consisting of Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan have been breaking their opponents. Sameer Rizvi is a mystery element for DC, having already played two match-winning cameos this season.
Predicted Playing XIs For DC vs GT – IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Nitish Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam.
(Impact Player: Prithvi Shaw or Aquib Nabi Dar)
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma.
(Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan or R. Sai Kishore)
DC vs GT: Key Battles to Watch out For
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KL Rahul vs Mohammad Siraj: This is the battle of the Powerplay. Siraj has been Gujarat’s most disciplined pacer, while Rahul has looked to play aggressively from the start in 2026. Siraj’s ability to move the ball early will test Rahul’s footwork in the opening overs.
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Shubman Gill vs Axar Patel: Gill has often been vulnerable against left-arm orthodox spin during the middle overs. Axar Patel, knowing the Delhi surface well, will likely bring himself on early to cramp Gill for space and prevent him from anchoring the GT innings.
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Rashid Khan vs Sameer Rizvi: The veteran vs the newcomer. Rizvi has shown no fear against high pace, but facing the world’s premier leg spinner on a slowing Delhi track will be his biggest challenge yet. Rashid will look to use his googly to deceive the young DC sensation.
FAQs: DC vs GT IPL 2026 Match 14
Is Mitchell Starc playing for Delhi Capitals today?
No, Mitchell Starc is still in Australia recovering from a shoulder injury and is not expected to join the DC squad before late April.
Who is the leading run scorer for Gujarat Titans this season?
Sai Sudharsan has been the most consistent batter for GT in the absence of Gill, but the team is yet to see a major individual century in 2026.
Where can I watch the DC vs GT match live in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and can be streamed on the JioCinema app and website.
What time is the toss for the DC vs GT match?
The toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, followed by the start of play at 7:30 PM IST.
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