🏏 Match Overview

Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in a crucial mid-season clash. DC are looking to bounce back after inconsistent performances, while PBKS have shown stronger form and momentum so far.

📋 Match Details

Match: DC vs PBKS, Match 35, IPL 2026
Date & Time: 25 April 2026, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 34–35
DC Wins: 17
PBKS Wins: 17
No Result: 0–1

👉 It’s an evenly balanced rivalry with no clear dominance.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals (DC)

KL Rahul
Prithvi Shaw
Tristan Stubbs
Rilee Rossouw
Axar Patel (C)
Lalit Yadav
Abishek Porel (WK)
Kuldeep Yadav
Khaleel Ahmed
Anrich Nortje
Mukesh Kumar

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Shikhar Dhawan
Jonny Bairstow (WK)
Shreyas Iyer (C)
Liam Livingstone
Sam Curran
Jitesh Sharma
Shashank Singh
Harpreet Brar
Kagiso Rabada
Arshdeep Singh
Rahul Chahar

(Based on recent trends & predicted XIs)

🏟️ Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium

Batting-friendly surface with short boundaries
Spinners get help as pitch slows down
Flat wicket → high-scoring game likely (170–190+)
Afternoon match → no dew factor

👉 Teams may prefer batting first or chasing depending on conditions, but chasing becomes easier as pitch settles.

🔍 Match Prediction

Punjab Kings Slight Favorites ✅
Reason:
- Better recent form
- Strong batting depth
- Consistent bowling attack

Delhi Capitals will rely heavily on KL Rahul and Axar Patel, but their inconsistency gives PBKS the edge.

🔑 Key Players to Watch

DC: KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav
PBKS: Shreyas Iyer, Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh

🏆 Final Verdict

👉 Expect a high-scoring thriller
👉 PBKS likely to win, but DC can upset if top order fires

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