Delhi Capitals will meet Punjab Kings in Match No.35 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Delhi Capitals are currently sixth in the table with three wins from six matches. They recently suffered a defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad and will be eager to bounce back strongly. Having won both their home games so far, DC will look to maintain their solid record at their home venue.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have been in outstanding form, winning five matches and remaining the only unbeaten side in the tournament. They will aim to continue their winning momentum and strengthen their position as they push closer to securing a spot in the next round.
DC vs PBKS Match Details
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Match 35, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time | Saturday, April 25, 3:30 PM |
| Venue |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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| Broadcast and Match | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi is known to assist spinners, especially during the first half of the match. The pitch here, however, gets better for the batters as the match progresses. There has to be a conscious decision while looking for big shots and if mishit it will backfire and cost them the batting unit their crucial wickets.
DC vs PBKS Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 17 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 17 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 27, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 24, 2025 |
DC vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11s
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
DC vs PBKS: Probable Best Performances of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer might be the key batter in this clash. He has scored 208 runs in five innings, often carrying his team through the middle overs. He ensures that the run rate does not drop and plays the role of an aggressor, helping his team build towards a big total.
Probable Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal might be the key bowler in this clash. He has taken four wickets in six games, and the pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium suits spinners well. Chahal will have a great opportunity to showcase his full potential and play a decisive role in securing victory for his team.
