Delhi Capitals face Punjab Kings in Match 35 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with both sides aiming to strengthen their positions in the league standings. Delhi seek a home comeback, while Punjab look to extend their unbeaten run.
Match details
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM IST | 3:00 PM PST | 10:00 AM GMT
Team overviews
Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, have had a mixed campaign with three wins from six matches. Despite a recent loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, they remain strong at home, having won both matches at this venue. They will aim to leverage familiar conditions to bounce back.
Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, have been the standout team of IPL 2026 so far. With five wins and no losses, they remain the only unbeaten side in the competition. Their consistency across batting and bowling departments has made them a formidable opponent.
Key players
For Delhi Capitals, experienced players like KL Rahul and Axar Patel will be crucial in stabilizing the innings and guiding the team under pressure. The bowling unit, featuring Kuldeep Yadav, will be key on a spin-friendly surface.
Punjab Kings will rely heavily on Shreyas Iyer, who has scored 208 runs in five innings and played a vital role in maintaining momentum through the middle overs. With the ball, Yuzvendra Chahal could be a game-changer, especially given the conditions that favor spin bowling.
Head-to-head record
The rivalry between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings remains evenly balanced. Both teams have won 17 matches each out of 34 encounters, making this contest a true 50-50 battle historically.
Pitch report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium traditionally assists spinners, particularly in the early stages of the match. However, the pitch tends to improve for batting as the game progresses. Batters will need to be cautious while playing big shots early on, as mistimed strokes could result in wickets.
Probable playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC) – Captain: Axar Patel
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
Probable match scenarios
Powerplay scores are expected to range between 45 and 60, depending on how teams handle the initial spin threat. Delhi could aim for totals in the 180 to 190 range, while Punjab might push towards 185 to 195 with their in-form batting lineup. The chasing team is likely to have an advantage as the pitch eases out.
Live streaming and broadcast
India: JioStar Network channels, JioHotstar app and website
Pakistan: JioHotstar app and website (digital access), local sports broadcasters as available
UK: Official IPL broadcast partners on television and streaming services
Australia: Official sports networks and streaming platforms covering IPL
Global: JioHotstar and official IPL broadcast partners depending on region
Match prediction
This contest is finely balanced, with both teams having strong squads. Delhi Capitals hold an advantage at home, but Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run and consistency give them significant confidence. The toss and match conditions will play a key role, especially with chasing being favorable. Punjab Kings appear slightly ahead due to their current form, but Delhi Capitals cannot be ruled out, making this a closely contested encounter.
