IPL 2026: DC vs PBKS Match Prediction, Match 35 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Delhi and Punjab?
IPL 2026, Match 35 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Delhi and Punjab? (Source: Getty Images)
Published - 24 Apr 2026, 10:45 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 35 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Saturday, April 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Punjab are coming into the game, having won their last three fixtures. The Shreyas Iyer-led side has been in rich form in the ongoing season, being the only unbeaten team in the tournament.
On the other hand, Delhi are coming into the game, having lost their last fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Axar Patel-led side got off to a good start to their campaign, winning back-to-back fixtures. However, their campaign has gone astray in the last four matches, where they have won just one game. Hence, DC will face the herculean task of beating the dominant Punjab side on their home ground.
DC vs PBKS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, April 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | 35 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:30 PM |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 99 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 48 (including one tie won by side batting first) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 50 (including one tie won by side bowling first) |
| No Result | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 158 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 278/3 (20) by SRH vs DC, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 66/10 (13.4) by DC vs MI, 2017 |
| Highest Score Chased | 219 [219/6 in 20 overs] by MI vs CSK, 2021 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 143 by PBKS vs DC, 2018 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Moderate | Good |
| Bounce | Decent | Decent | Variable |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal | Moderate |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | Middle & death overs | After early overs |
DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Delhi Capitals | 17 |
| Punjab Kings | 17 |
DC vs PBKS Playing 11 with Impact sub
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
Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Players to watch out for in DC vs PBKS
Shreyas Iyer
The PBKS skipper has been in sensational form in the ongoing season, having scored 208 runs from five innings at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 182.45. Having been dismissed for just five in the previous fixture, Iyer will look to make amends in the upcoming match with a big knock.
Lungi Ngidi
The right-arm seamer is the leading wicket taker for Delhi in the ongoing season, having scalped seven wickets from six innings at an average of 29.42 and an economy of 8.70. He will once again hold the key for Delhi to help them stop Punjab’s ravaging batting unit.
Today's Match Prediction: Punjab Kings to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
