35th match IPL 2026 there is a high-stakes encounter between the high-flying Kings of Punjab (PBKS) and inconsistency Delhi Capitals (DC). Punjab Kings go into this match as a winning team, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with an unbeaten streak in their last six matches. led Shreyas IyerPBKS have shown clinical efficiency, most recently demolishing Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs. Their batting was boosted by his emergence Cooper Connollyremains deadly with bowling Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal leading the charge.
On the other hand, the captain of Delhi Capitals Akhar Patelthey find themselves in the middle of the pack (6th place) and desperate for a win after a 47-run loss to SRH. while Samir Rizvi This season has been a revelation for them – over 200 runs – as the team has struggled to find a collective rhythm. Back at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC will look to use their home conditions to stop the PBKS warriors and keep their playoff hopes healthy.
DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: April 25; 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
- Location: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
DC vs PBKS head to head record in IPL
Matches played: 33 | DC won: 16 | PBKS won: 17 | No result/Closed: 0
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, primarily because of its relatively short boundaries, has become a corpse’s paradise in the last few seasons. For this afternoon’s fixture, first expect a surface that offers consistent bounce and pace, making it ideal for strokers. KL Rahul and Iyer. Statistically, the venue favors the team batting first with the first batting average hovering around 175-185.
The track can slow down a bit as the game progresses, offering some purchase for spinners like this Kuldeep Yadav and Chahal. Unlike evening games where dew is a big factor, this 3.30pm start means the surface can dry out and provide some turnover in the second innings. Historically, pace bowlers have taken about 65% of the wickets here, but disciplined spin in the middle usually decides the outcome of the game.
Groups
Capitals of Delhi: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Tripurana Nair, Miqibell Nair, Rehan Ahmed, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Vipraj Nigam. Madhav Tiwari
Kings of Punjab: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, V Thaikumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, V Thaishnu Vyshak, Dvarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Praveen Dubey
DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- DC wins the toss and bat first
- DC’s power play score: 45-55
- DC’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- PBKS wins the toss and bat first
- PBKS power play score: 55-65
- PBKS total score: 190-210
Match Result: The team to bat first to win the match.
