Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans enter IPL 2026 with very different fortunes but similar underlying concerns. Delhi won both games but struggled at the top of the table, collapsing early in both matches. Their victory was largely saved by Sameer Rizvi, whose unbeaten 70 and a stunning 90 turned the tide. Meanwhile, key players like Kuala Lumpur Rahul And Nitish Rana is yet to make an impact, although the team has avoided changes thanks to a winning start.On the other hand, Gujarat Titans suffered defeat despite a strong start. Their middle order failed repeatedly, squandering solid positions in both games. Contributions from 4th-7th were not impressive; If the housekeeperThe decline in form heightened their concerns.With both teams facing different issues, here are five players who could light up the game:
Shubman Gill -GT
Shubman Gill, who missed the last match against Rajasthan Royals due to muscle spasm, is expected to make his comeback against Delhi Capitals today. Gujarat Titans will be banking on the return of their skipper. Gill scored 218 runs in seven innings against DC with an average of 36.33 and a strike rate of 161.48. His highest score against DC was an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls in a record-breaking 10-wicket win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in May 2025.
Samir Rizvi – DC
Currently, Rizvi is one of the most explosive batsmen in the tournament, having scored 160 runs in just two games without being dismissed. His recent achievements include 70 not out against Mumbai Indians and a 51-ball 90. It will be interesting to see if he can continue his momentum against the Gujarat Titans.
Kuala Lumpur Rahul-DC
KL Rahul got off to a rocky start in IPL 2026, getting dropped in the first match against Lucknow Supergiants and failing to make an impact against Mumbai Indians. However, he has a great record against the Gujarat Titans, scoring 249 points in six games, averaging close to 50 points. He is expected to play a regular role in DC’s batting line-up.
T Natarajan(DC)/ Sai Sudarsan (GT)
T Natarajan has made a good start to the season and emerged as one of DC’s leading wicket-takers. Although he has taken just four wickets against Gujarat Titans in the past, his current form may give him a boost and he may play a key role against GT’s top side that includes Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarsan and Jos Buttler.Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan has been the main force against Delhi Capitals and holds the record for most runs (283) in the history of DC vs GT matches. He averaged an astonishing 94.33 runs in five innings against them, the highest among any batsman who has scored at least 250 runs against a single active opponent.
Ashok Sharma-GT
Ashok Sharma is a 23-year-old right-arm fast bowler from Rajasthan who is currently playing for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. On April 4, he hit 154.2 km/h against Rajasthan Royals, setting the fastest pace of the season so far and surpassing Anrich Nortje. On the Delhi pitch, his raw pace and variety will be put to the test; if effective, he could prove lethal for Delhi Capitals.
