Delhi Capitals will take on Punjab Kings in Match 35 of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. DC are struggling with consistency, while PBKS are in top form and close to playoff qualification. This match is very important for both teams.
Match Details
| Match | DC vs PBKS |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match No. | 35 |
| Date | 25 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to support spinners, especially in the first half of the match. Bowlers like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav could get help from the surface.
Batting may be a bit difficult early on, but once players settle, scoring becomes easier. Since this is a day match, teams may prefer to bat first and put pressure on the opposition.
Delhi Weather Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 42–43°C |
| Conditions | Hot and dry |
| Impact | Tough for players, especially fielding side |
The extreme heat could affect player stamina. The team bowling second might feel more pressure due to fatigue.
Key Match-Ups
KL Rahul vs Arshdeep Singh
Rahul has not been in his best form. Against Arshdeep, he has scored 42 runs in 33 balls and has been dismissed twice. This battle could decide DC’s start.
Kuldeep Yadav vs Shreyas Iyer
Kuldeep has troubled Iyer in the past, dismissing him three times. Iyer has scored 82 runs off 53 balls against him. This middle-over contest will be very important.
Priyansh Arya vs Mukesh Kumar
Arya is in great form this season with a high strike rate. Mukesh Kumar has kept him quiet so far, but this matchup could be crucial in the powerplay.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | DC Wins | PBKS Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 17 | 17 |
The rivalry is evenly balanced, making this match more exciting.
Also See : RCB vs GT Match 34 IPL 2026: Playing XI, Impact Players, Toss & Pitch Report
Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Player |
|---|
| KL Rahul (wk) |
| Pathum Nissanka |
| Nitish Rana |
| Sameer Rizvi |
| Axar Patel (c) |
| David Miller |
| Tristan Stubbs |
| Lungi Ngidi |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
| T Natarajan |
| Mukesh Kumar |
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma / Rasikh Salam
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
| Player |
|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Priyansh Arya |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Shashank Singh |
| Marcus Stoinis |
| Mitchell Owen |
| Marco Jansen |
| Xavier Bartlett |
| Arshdeep Singh |
| Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak |
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
Match Prediction
Punjab Kings look like the stronger team based on current form. Their batting lineup is performing well, and their bowlers are also delivering consistently.
Delhi Capitals have shown flashes of good performance but have struggled to maintain consistency. They are also waiting for Mitchell Starc to strengthen their bowling.
| Team | Winning Chance |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 45% |
| Punjab Kings | 55% |
Final Prediction
Punjab Kings are likely to win this match if they continue their current form. However, if Delhi Capitals bat first and post a big score, they can make the game competitive.
Expect a close contest, but PBKS have a slight edge going into this game.
