Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Pitch Report: On April 25, at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time, the 35th match of IPL 2026—a clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings—will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Let's take a look at the pitch report for this afternoon's match.
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (DC vs PBKS) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Teams: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
DC vs PBKS Match Previews
Delhi Capitals struggled in their previous match, where they suffered a 47-run defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Batting first, Hyderabad posted a massive total of 242 runs, while in reply, Delhi could only manage to score 195 runs. Delhi got off to a poor start as Pathum Nissanka was dismissed early. Although Nitish Rana played a magnificent innings of 57 runs and Sameer Rizvi contributed 41 runs, their efforts were not enough to secure a victory for the team. Earlier in the match, the performance of Delhi's bowlers was also disappointing.
Punjab Kings delivered a stellar performance in their previous match, registering a 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, Punjab posted a massive score of 255 runs and, in response, restricted Lucknow to just 200 runs. Their top-order batsmen performed exceptionally well; Cooper Connolly scored 87 runs, and Priyansh Arya played a match-winning innings of 93 runs. On the bowling front, Marco Jansen led the attack by taking 2 wickets for 37 runs, while Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, and Vijaykumar Vyshak claimed one wicket each.
DC vs PBKS, Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
PBKS vs DC Match Pitch Report: The pitch at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be batsman-friendly—flat and offering a bit of extra bounce—making high-scoring matches a common occurrence here. This surface typically favors stroke-playing batsmen; however, during the middle overs, as the pitch tends to slow down, spinners may find some grip and assistance.
- In recent T20 matches played at this venue, the average first-innings score has hovered around 174 runs. Many matches have seen scores approaching or exceeding the 180-mark, and on several occasions, totals surpassing 200 runs have also been recorded.
- The boundaries are relatively short, which aids both fast bowlers and spinners in taking wickets—provided they maintain accurate line and length; however, the pitch does not offer significant assistance in terms of swing or seam movement.
- Historical statistics indicate that out of the 99 T20 matches played here, the team batting first has won 47 times, while the team batting second has won 49 times; consequently, the impact of the toss remains fairly balanced.
- If the match begins in the early afternoon, the pitch may retain its bouncy nature, potentially favoring the team that manages to post a score in the 175–190 range; conversely, if the match takes place later in the day, chasing a target may become slightly easier once the shine on the new ball has worn off.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 99 | |
| Batting first won: | 47 | |
| Bowling first won: | 49 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 2 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 174 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 160 | |
| Highest Total: | 278/3 | |
| Lowest Total: | 66/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 219/6 | |
| Lowest Total Defended: | 143/8 |
DC vs PBKS Match Playing 11
Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing 11: Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
