The 35th match of IPL 2026 is being played between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
This is the third match at this venue this season, and both teams are playing their seventh game of the tournament.
Toss Update
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and decided to bat first.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said he would have preferred to bowl first if he had won the toss.
This means DC will try to put a strong total on the board, while PBKS will look to chase the target later.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | DC vs PBKS |
| Match Number | 35 |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Match Time | Afternoon Match |
| Toss Winner | Delhi Capitals |
| Decision | Bat First |
Delhi Capitals Playing XI
| Player |
|---|
| Pathum Nissanka |
| KL Rahul (wk) |
| Sameer Rizvi |
| Nitish Rana |
| Tristan Stubbs |
| Axar Patel (c) |
| David Miller |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
| Mukesh Kumar |
| T Natarajan |
| Lungi Ngidi |
DC Impact Players
Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Auqib Nabi
Punjab Kings Playing XI
| Player |
|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Priyansh Arya |
| Cooper Connolly |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Shashank Singh |
| Marcus Stoinis |
| Marco Jansen |
| Xavier Bartlett |
| Arshdeep Singh |
| Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak |
Also See : PSL 2026 Final Update: Mohsin Naqvi Allows Fans in Stadium for Big Match
PBKS Impact Players
Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Suyansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod
What to Expect in the Match
Delhi Capitals will aim to use home conditions and put up a competitive total. Their batting lineup has a mix of experience and power hitters.
Punjab Kings will focus on early wickets and then plan a solid chase. Their bowling attack has good variety, especially with spin and pace options.
Final Update
DC has chosen to bat first after winning the toss. Both teams have strong playing XIs, and fans can expect an exciting match as IPL 2026 continues.
