GT vs DC Match Preview: Pitch Report and Predictions

IPL 2026 preview: Today’s third match features Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, starting at 7:30 PM at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The match will feature two strong contenders. While the Delhi Capitals are leading with two solid wins, the Gujarat Titans are still working on their game after a tough beginning.

GT vs DC Match Preview: DC’s Impressive Start

During their match against MI, DC encountered some difficulty in the early phase at 7/2 while chasing the 162 target.

​Thanks to the 66-run partnership of Pathum Nissanka and Sameer Rizvi, which helped the team recover. Later on, the Rizvi - David Miller partnership for a 78-run made it possible for DC to seal victory in their favour.

​Regarding Rizvi’s performance, he has excelled by scoring 90 off 51 balls and amassing 160 runs across two games.

​Keeping the momentum, Delhi Capitals aim to maintain this pace in their home match against the Gujarat Titans.

Gujarat Titans Struggling With 5-Match Losing Streak

In contrast to DC, the Gujarat Titans have lost five matches in a row. After facing defeat from the Mumbai Indians in the 2025 eliminator, they’re still struggling to bounce back.

Continuing their losing streak, GT lost to the Punjab Kings and then to the Rajasthan Royals by 6 runs while chasing 211.

​A lot depends on their batsmen, Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill. However, due to illness, the captain was unable to play in the last match. In his absence, Rashid Khan had to lead the team as captain.

​Sudarshan did perform well, scoring 73 off 44 balls, but was bereft of adequate support. Prasidh Krishna, who has been their key bowler, grabbed four wickets in two games.

Match Details

DC vs GT Head-to-Head Record

Pitch Report of Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

The venue of today's match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans is Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi.

The stadium was established in 1883, making it one of the second-oldest active international cricket stadiums.

Earlier known as Feroze Shah Kotla Ground, it was later renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium on September 12, 2019, to honour the former DDCA President Arun Jaitley.

It has hosted major records by star cricketers such as Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Anil Kumble.

Now, talking about its pitch report, it has a flat surface and short boundaries, which gives the batsmen an advantage. It is a pitch where many high score matches are held, especially in the second innings.

The pitch is usually flat, with pacers getting little help depending on their bowling prowess.

Teams that win the toss may choose to chase, as scores in the first innings are usually between 170 and 180.

GT vs DC Prediction: Which Team Has More Chances of Winning?

Predicting whether the Delhi Capitals or the Gujarat Titans will outshine the other depends on how well each team performs in batting, bowling, and fielding.

DC is in good form and will likely use the same game strategy that could lead to a win. GT has been losing and needs to improve its rhythm. Therefore, DC may have an advantage.

But cricket can sometimes bring unexpected surprises.

Predicted Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals

• Axar Patel (Captain)
• KL Rahul (Wicket Keeper)
• Nitish Rana
• T Nataranjan
• Tristan Stubbs
• Lungi Ngidi
• Mukesh Kumar
• David Miller
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Vipraj Nigam
• Pathum Nissanka

Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi

Gujarat Titans

• Shubman Gill (Captain)
• Jos Buttler
• Washington Sundar
• Nishant Sandhu
• Glenn Philips
• Prasidh Krishna
• Sai Sudharsan
• Rahul Tewatia
• Ashok Sharma
• Mohammad Siraj
• Ishant Sharma

Impact player: Shahrukh Khan