IPL 2026: DC vs PBKS, Match 35: Stats preview of players’ records and approaching milestones

The Delhi Capitals take on the Punjab Kings in Match 35 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 25. 

The Capitals were dented by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game, suffering a 47-run loss. They have played six games in IPL 2026 and have three wins and three losses apiece. They possess one of the better bowling attacks in the tournament, but have often been found wanting with the bat due to a glaring lack of aggressors in the lineup. They are still awaiting the return of Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, who has been cleared to travel to India to participate in the IPL after a shoulder injury. 

The Punjab Kings come into this clash as the only unbeaten side remaining in IPL 2026. Sitting comfortably at the top of the table, they have been one of the most balanced sides in the tournament, ticking every single box with bat and ball. Doubts lie on the availability of Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly, who has returned home for scans on his back. The starlet has been a revelation for Kings, batting at number 3, scoring 223 runs at a strike rate of over 160.

The Capitals return home for the first time since April 8. In that span, they have amassed two losses and a solitary win. They will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on the IPL’s form team. The Kings will be looking to extend their unbeaten run even further as they aim to solidify their place in the playoffs early.

Here are the most important upcoming stats and milestones from Match 35: 

Delhi Capitals:

• KL Rahul: Needs 73 runs for 5500 IPL runs.
• Nitish Rana: Needs 70 runs for 3000 IPL runs
• David Miller: Needs 14 runs for 12000 T20 runs
• Axar Patel: Needs 53 runs for 2000 runs in IPL
• Kuldeep Yadav: Needs 4 wickets for 250 wickets in T20s.

Punjab Kings:

• Priyansh Arya: Needs 2 fours for 150 T20 fours
• Priyansh Arya: Needs 3 sixes for 100 T20 sixes
• Prabhsimran Singh: Needs 1 catch for 50 T20 catches
• Shreyas Iyer: Needs 61 runs for 4000 IPL Runs
• Marcus Stoinis: Needs 30 runs for 500 runs for PBKS
• Shashank Singh: Needs 4 sixes for 50 IPL sixes