Two strong teams will face each other in Match 35 of IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 25 April. Delhi want to bounce back after a loss, while Punjab aim to continue their unbeaten run.
Match Overview
Delhi Capitals have been inconsistent this season. They have won 3 matches and lost 3, and are placed sixth on the points table. In their last match, they chased a big target of 242 but were all out for 195 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Sameer Rizvi is their top run-scorer with 209 runs. KL Rahul has also played important innings. Lungi Ngidi has been their best bowler with 7 wickets so far.
Punjab Kings are in excellent form. They are unbeaten with 5 wins and 1 no-result, and are currently at the top of the table. In their last match, they scored a huge total of 254 against Lucknow Super Giants.
Priyansh Arya scored 93 runs, while Cooper Connolly added 87. In bowling, Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh have been key performers.
DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | DC Wins | PBKS Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
Both teams are evenly matched, with 17 wins each.
Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is generally balanced.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced |
| Batting | Good for stroke play |
| Bowling | Help for pacers with good length |
| Spin | Some help in middle overs |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170–180 |
| Toss Advantage | Bowl first |
The ground has short boundaries, so high-scoring matches are common. Batting becomes easier in the second innings.
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Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Player |
|---|
| 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)
| Player |
|---|
| 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
Match Outlook
Delhi Capitals will look to improve their performance and return to winning ways. Their batting needs to step up, especially in big chases.
Punjab Kings are full of confidence and will aim to continue their strong run. Their batting and bowling both look in great shape.
With both teams having strong lineups, fans can expect an exciting and competitive match.
