GG 220/6 beat DS 176/7 | LPL 2026 Scorecard
DC vs GT Dream11 team for IPL 2026 Match 14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi Capitals host Gujarat Titans. Best captain & VC picks, Delhi pitch report, Sameer Rizvi (Orange Cap) vs Rashid Khan, Kuldeep Yadav on home turf — fantasy XI tips for today's match.
- 📋 Match #14
- 📅 26 July 2026 · 7:30 PM IST
- 📍 Dambulla, Dambulla
- 🏆 LPL 2026
Delhi Capitals are flying — unbeaten in 2 matches and one of the most impressive sides so far. Sameer Rizvi leads the Orange Cap standings with a stunning 160 runs in just 2 innings (M5 vs LSG and M8 vs MI). T Natarajan (4 wickets) and Lungi Ngidi (4 wickets) have been the bowling stars. Their win over MI in M8 by 6 wickets while chasing showed their batting depth and composure. Axar Patel's captaincy has been calm and tactical, using the Delhi spin-friendly surface to full effect.
Gujarat Titans are searching for their first win after two losses — a narrow 3-wicket defeat to PBKS in M4 and a heartbreaking 6-run loss to RR in M9 (GT posted 204 chasing 210). Despite the losses, GT have genuine match-winners in Sai Sudharsan (86 runs, SR 156), Jos Buttler and the incomparable Rashid Khan. If they can avoid the close-defeat pattern and execute in all three phases, they are capable of beating any side in the tournament.
The Orange Cap holder (160 runs in 2 matches) at his home ground — the most straightforward captain pick of IPL 2026 so far. His explosive batting and ability to score huge at Arun Jaitley make him the highest-ceiling captain option in this game. The 2× multiplier on a Rizvi masterclass could be match-winning for your fantasy team.
Rashid on a Delhi surface is the premium bowling vice-captain option — his wrist spin on a dry, turning Kotla track is almost unplayable and he contributes with the bat too. The 1.5× multiplier on a 3-wicket haul and 20-ball cameo would be outstanding returns. The safest bowling captain pick in this match.
- Sameer Rizvi(DC)
Rizvi is the undisputed Orange Cap leader — 160 runs from just 2 innings, more than any other batter in IPL 2026. He has gone from promising young talent to IPL superstar in the space of a week. His ability to hit huge sixes and construct classy innings at Arun Jaitley — his home ground — makes him the premium captain pick of this match. A match-winning knock from Rizvi with the 2× multiplier is a game-changer.
- Rashid Khan(GT)
Rashid Khan on a Delhi surface is perhaps the most lethal bowling combination in T20 cricket. The Kotla surface assists wrist spin and his ability to bowl his 4 overs for minimal runs while taking wickets makes him GT's most dangerous weapon. As a lower-order hitter he also provides bonus batting points. He's the vice-captain differential in this match.
- Kuldeep Yadav(DC)
Kuldeep bowling at Arun Jaitley Stadium is among the best bowling matchups in the IPL. His left-arm chinaman and googlies turn sharply on this dry surface and he can pick up wickets at critical intervals. Playing at his home ground with full knowledge of the conditions, Kuldeep is an outstanding fantasy bowling pick and DC's biggest match-winner with the ball.
- Sai Sudharsan(GT)
The classiest batter in GT's line-up — 86 runs in 2 matches at SR 156. His fluid, technical batting style and ability to navigate quality spin bowling makes him GT's best batter at this venue. His composure against Kuldeep and Axar will be the key batting contest for GT, and a big innings from Sudharsan is their route to victory.
- Axar Patel(DC)
The DC captain is the perfect Delhi surface player — his left-arm orthodox spin extracts sharp turn from the Kotla pitch, and his ability to bat in the top 5 gives him an excellent all-round fantasy ceiling. As captain of the home side on the most spin-friendly surface in the tournament, Axar is a matchday cornerstone pick.
- Jos Buttler(GT)
The English superstar is GT's biggest batting weapon — his explosive batting in the powerplay and ability to tear apart any attack on his day make him the premium WK pick of this match. Despite GT's poor start, Buttler's individual quality is undeniable and when he fires, he sets the game up singlehandedly. The WK bonus adds significant fantasy value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won DS vs GG?
GG posted 220/6 (20 Ov) and then bowled out DS to win. GG won by 4 wickets. Chamika Karunaratne was the standout batter, scoring 72 off 34 balls. Dushmantha Chameera led the bowling attack with 5/55. Chamika Karunaratne was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in DS vs GG?
Chamika Karunaratne was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Chamika Karunaratne — 72(34). Top bowler: Dushmantha Chameera — 5/55.
What is the pitch report for Dambulla?
Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) in Delhi is one of the most spin-friendly venues in the IPL. The hot, dry Delhi conditions bake the surface, making it slow and low — spinners extract significant turn from as early as the powerplay. First-innings scores of 160–175 are typical and teams batting first have a strong record here. Kuldeep Yadav and Rashid Khan are two of the most dangerous spin options in the world and both will be in their element. Pacers with good yorker execution (T Natarajan) also do well in the death overs.
Who should be captain for DS vs GG in fantasy cricket?
Sameer Rizvi is a strong captain pick, with Rashid Khan as vice-captain. The Orange Cap holder (160 runs in 2 matches) at his home ground — the most straightforward captain pick of IPL 2026 so far. His explosive batting and ability to score huge at Arun Jaitley make him the highest-ceiling captain option in this game. The 2× multiplier on a Rizvi masterclass could be match-winning for your fantasy team.
Who will win DS vs GG?
DC at home in Delhi on a spin-friendly surface with the Orange Cap holder Sameer Rizvi in prime form and Kuldeep Yadav bowling in his backyard is an extremely difficult combination to beat. GT have genuine match-winners in Rashid and Buttler, and their batting (Sudharsan, Gill) can counter any spin attack on their day. However, DC's momentum (2 wins from 2, perfect NRR) and home advantage at Arun Jaitley makes them strong favourites. DC to win by 20-25 runs with Kuldeep taking 3 wickets on a turning track.
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