IPL 2026 , PBKS vs DC Today Match: Delhi Capitals will take on Punjab Kings in Match 35 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, are currently unbeaten and sit at the top of the points table with 11 points, while DC, led by Axar Patel, have had a mixed season with three wins from six matches.
Match Preview
Punjab Kings have been the most dominant side in IPL 2026 so far. Their batting unit has delivered consistently, while the bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, has performed under pressure. PBKS will look to extend their winning streak and maintain their position at the top.
Delhi Capitals are coming off a heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite having experienced players like KL Rahul and David Miller, DC have struggled to put together complete performances. They will need a strong all-round display to challenge the in-form PBKS.
Head-to-Head
- Matches: 35
- Delhi Capitals: 17
- Punjab Kings: 17
- No Result: 1
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Match 35
- Date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
Weather Forecast
Conditions in Delhi are expected to be extremely hot on Saturday afternoon, with temperatures rising up to 41°C. Humidity levels will hover around 58 percent. There is no forecast of rain, but the heat could play a major role in player fatigue.
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium surface is known for being batting-friendly with short square boundaries. High-scoring matches are common here due to the fast outfield. However, the dry nature of the pitch in an afternoon game could offer some grip for spinners as the match progresses.
Squads:
Delhi Capitals Squad: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), 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, Tripurana Vijay, Auqib Nabi Dar, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Rehan Ahmed, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Praveen Dubey
Probable XIs
Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
Live Streaming and Broadcast
The DC vs PBKS match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
