DC vs PBKS – Match 35, IPL 2026 Preview

🏏 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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