Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 35th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 25.
Delhi Capitals currently sit in sixth place on the points table, having won three of their six matches. Having recently suffered a defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad, they will now be eager to make a strong comeback. Having won both of their home matches so far, DC will look to maintain their strong record on their home turf.
Punjab Kings are in tremendous form; they have won five matches and are the only team in this tournament that remains unbeaten so far. Their goal will be to maintain their winning momentum and further consolidate their position, bringing them closer to securing a spot in the next round.
DC vs PBKS Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 17 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 17 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 27, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 24, 2025 |
DC vs PBKS Playing 11 & Impact Players
DC Possible Playing XI: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Nitish Rana, 4. Sameer Rizvi, 5. David Miller, 6. Triston Stubbs, 7. Axar Patel(C), 8. Lungi Ngidi, 9. T Natarajan, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Mukesh Kumar
DC) Impact Players: Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi Dar
PBKS Possible Playing XI: 1. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Nehal Wadhera, 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Xavier Bartlett, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Impact Players: Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Pravin Dubey
DC vs PBKS Player Stats
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Sameer Rizvi: 209 runs in 6 matches (In excellent form).
- KL Rahul: 205 runs in 6 matches (Known for his consistency).
- Lungi Ngidi: 7 wickets in 6 matches (DC's leading wicket-taker).
- Axar Patel: 6 wickets in 6 matches, along with economical bowling.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Cooper Connolly: 223 runs in 6 matches (PBKS's highest run-scorer).
- Priyansh Arya: 211 runs, Strike Rate 248.24 (Explosive batting).
- Shreyas Iyer: 208 runs in 5 matches (Playing captain's innings).
- Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak: Both have taken 6 wickets each so far.
DC vs PBKS Pitch Report
New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium is considered conducive to spinners, particularly during the first half of the match. However, as the game progresses, the pitch here becomes more favorable for batsmen. It is crucial to exercise sound judgment when attempting to play big shots; if a shot is not executed properly, it can backfire, potentially leading the batting unit to lose precious wickets.
DC vs PBKS Probable Best Performances
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer could prove to be a key batsman in this match. He has scored 208 runs across five innings and has frequently anchored his team during the middle overs. By ensuring that the run rate does not dip and playing the role of an aggressive batsman, he helps his team post a substantial total.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal could prove to be a key bowler in this match. He has taken four wickets in six matches, and the pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is quite favorable for spinners. Chahal will have a fantastic opportunity to showcase his full potential and play a decisive role in leading his team to victory.
Also Read: DC vs PBKS IPL 2026: Top 3 Batters Who Can Score Most Runs Today
CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +1.420 | 11 | WWWNR |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.101 | 10 | WLWWL |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.790 | 10 | WLLWW |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.820 | 8 | WWWLL |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.118 | 6 | WLWWL |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.130 | 6 | LWLLW |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.790 | 6 | LLWWW |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.736 | 4 | LWLLL |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.277 | 4 | LLLLW |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.879 | 3 | WLLLNR |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 25-Apr-2026, 09:09 AM | |||||||||
