35th match of ipl 2026 features a high-stakes encounter between high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS) and inconsistent Delhi Capitals (DC). Punjab Kings are coming into this competition as the team to beat, having topped the table with an unbeaten run in their last six matches. led by Shreyas IyerPBKS recently displayed clinical efficiency as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs. His batting has got a boost with the emergence of cooper connollyWhile bowling remains lethal Arshdeep Singh And Yuzvendra Chahal Leading the charge.
On the other hand, the captaincy of Delhi Capitals Akshar Patelfind themselves in the middle of the pack (sixth) and are desperate for a win after a crushing 47-run defeat to SRH. Whereas Sameer Rizvi He has been a revelation this season – scoring over 200 runs – but the team has struggled to find a collective rhythm. Returning to the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC will look to take advantage of the home conditions to stop the PBKS juggernaut and keep their playoff hopes healthy.
DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 25 April; 3:30 PM IST / 10 AM GMT
- venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
DC vs PBKS, head-to-head record in IPL
Matches played: 33 | DC won: 16 | PBKS won: 17 | no result/tied: 0
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has become a batsman’s paradise over the last few seasons, mainly due to its relatively short boundaries. For this afternoon’s match, expect a surface that offers consistent bounce and pace early on, making it ideal for stroke-makers such as KL Rahul And Iyer. Statistically, this position favors the team batting first, with the average first innings score hovering around 175-185.
As the game progresses, the track may slow down a bit, offering little purchase for the spinners -Kuldeep Yadav And Chahal. Unlike evening games where dew is a big factor, the 3:30 pm start means the surface can dry out and get some turn in the second innings. Historically, fast bowlers have taken around 65% of the wickets here, but disciplined spin in the middle overs usually decides the outcome of the game.
squads
Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Tripura Vijay, Auqib Nabi Dar, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Rehan Ahmed, Ajay Jadav. Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vishak, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Payla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Praveen Dubey
DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- DC won the toss and batted first
- DC’s powerplay score: 45-55
- DC’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- PBKS won the toss and batted first
- PBKS’s powerplay score: 55-65
- PBKS Total Score: 190-210
Match Result: The team batting first wins the competition.
