Match Details
- Match: DC vs PBKS, Match 35, IPL 2026
- Date: 25 April 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Format: Day Game (Afternoon)
Live Streaming and Live Telecast
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Match Preview
This looks like one of the tighter contests of the season.
Punjab Kings enter with momentum and a more settled XI. Their batting has looked explosive, especially in the power play, while their bowling has defended totals well.
Delhi Capitals have been inconsistent but dangerous at home. Their spin resources and middle-order hitters can exploit conditions if the pitch slows down.
Key battle: PBKS power hitters vs DC spin attack.
Tactically:
- If PBKS bat first and cross 190, they may control the game.
- If DC chase and keep wickets till the 14th over, they become the favorites.
- Toss matters, but in a hot afternoon game without major dew, batting first could be attractive.
Pitch Report
Arun Jaitley usually offers:
- Good batting surface early
- Short boundaries aid six-hitting
- Spinners get assistance as the surface wears
- Expected first innings par score: 180–195
For an afternoon game, the surface may slow slightly, bringing cutters and spin into play.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 38–41°C during match window
- Rain Chances: 0%
- Humidity: Low
- Conditions: Hot and dry
- Dew: Unlikely (day game)
The weather should not interrupt play.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches: 35
- DC Wins: 17
- PBKS Wins: 17
- No Result: 1
A perfectly balanced rivalry.
Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals
- Pathum Nissanka
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Nitish Rana
- Sameer Rizvi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (c)
- David Miller
- Lungi Ngidi
- Kuldeep Yadav
- T Natarajan
- Mukesh Kumar
Impact: Ashutosh Sharma
Punjab Kings
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Priyansh Arya
- Mitchell Owen
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Marco Jansen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
Impact: Nehal Wadhera
Key Players to Watch
KL Rahul
Reliable top-order anchor and major fantasy pick.
Shreyas Iyer
Could control middle overs against spin.
Axar Patel
Dual threat on the Delhi surface.
Yuzvendra Chahal
It can be decisive if pitch grips.
Differential Pick: Priyansh Arya
Potential breakout game.
Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Safe Captain Choices:
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Axar Patel
- Priyansh Arya
Suggested Fantasy Core:
- KL Rahul
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Priyansh Arya
- Axar Patel (VC)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Marco Jansen
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Chahal
- Mukesh Kumar
Final Prediction
Very close game, but Punjab Kings look slightly ahead in form.
Prediction: PBKS to win in a tight contest.
Why:
- More settled batting unit
- Better finishing depth
- Stronger recent momentum
- The spin + pace combination looks balanced for Delhi conditions
If Delhi’s top order survives the powerplay strongly, the prediction can flip.
Win Probability:
- PBKS 54%
- DC 46%