Delhi Capitals (DC) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 35 of IPL 2026 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, starting at 3:30 PM IST. This is an afternoon fixture, so dew will be minimal and batting first could be the smarter call.
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
25 April 2026 03:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Prabhsimran Singh is the safest captain pick as PBKS’ most explosive opener this season, while KL Rahul (DC’s consistent keeper-batter with multiple IPL fifties at this venue) works perfectly as vice-captain.
DC vs PBKS Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match 35 |
| Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Afternoon Match) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Head-to-Head | Tied 17-17 in 35 matches (1 NR) |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 35
DC vs PBKS Match 35 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 42°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 38-41°C (scorching afternoon heat) |
| Humidity | 15-25% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Low (afternoon match; dew not a factor) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (relaid surface produces high scores) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 190-210+ runs |
| Boundary Length | Short boundaries (square ~60-65m); fast outfield |
| 200+ Totals | Frequent; SRH posted 242/3 here in IPL 2026 Match 31 |
| Toss Decision | Bat first preferred (afternoon match; no dew advantage for chasing) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry with new ball; ball comes nicely onto the bat |
| Spin Assist | Effective in middle overs; turn increases as pitch wears |
| Dew Effect | Minimal in afternoon; match should finish before dew sets in |
Injury Updates
DC Coming Off a Heavy Loss: SRH demolished DC by 47 runs in Match 31 with Abhishek Sharma smashing 135* (the highest individual score in IPL 2026). DC’s bowling leaked 242/3 and their batting managed only 195/9 in reply.
PBKS Unbeaten: The Kings remain the only unbeaten side in IPL 2026 under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy. Their consistency across batting, bowling, and fielding has been remarkable.
Mitchell Starc (DC): Was expected to return around April 20. If fit, Starc’s presence would be a massive boost against PBKS’ explosive top order. Availability uncertain.
DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head
| Category | DC | PBKS | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 17 wins | 17 wins | DC: 231 (2011) | DC: 67 (2017) |
In 35 IPL meetings, DC and PBKS are perfectly tied at 17-17 (1 NR). At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, it is split 6-6, so home advantage has never been decisive in this rivalry.
Axar Patel leads the bowling charts with 20 wickets, the most by any bowler in this rivalry. As DC captain, he will look to use his left-arm spin to exploit the slow turn on the afternoon surface.
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Key Players to Watch in DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | Leading PBKS from the front with SR 187.67 this season. Former DC captain playing at his old home ground adds emotional intrigue. His record at Arun Jaitley is outstanding. |
| KL Rahul | DC | WK-Batter | DC’s most consistent batter and keeper. Multiple IPL fifties at this venue. His calm temperament at the top provides the innings with structure even when others fail. |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | WK-Batter | 131+ runs at SR 157.83 this season. PBKS’ explosive opener who delivers consistent powerplay starts. Thrives on batting-friendly surfaces like Arun Jaitley. |
| Axar Patel | DC | All-rounder | 20 wickets in this rivalry, the most by any bowler. His left-arm spin on the afternoon surface (less dew, more grip) could be lethal. Also contributes with the bat. |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | First PBKS bowler to reach 100 IPL wickets. His left-arm angle and new-ball swing trouble right-handed openers. Death-over specialist with pinpoint yorkers. |
| Priyansh Arya | PBKS | Batter | PBKS’ emerging middle-order force. His fearless stroke-play and ability to clear boundaries against spin makes him a high-ceiling Dream11 differential pick. |
