DC vs PBKS Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, 35th Match Who Will Win?

In this DC vs PBKS today match prediction, we analyse match conditions, recent form, key players, pitch report, and possible match scenarios for the 35th match of the IPL 2026

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Delhi Capitals face Punjab Kings in the 35th match of the IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Saturday, April 25. Punjab Kings are the only undefeated team in the tournament, winning five matches and currently top the points table with 11 points. They won their previous match by 54 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. Priyansh Arya was the standout performer for PBKS in the last match, scoring 93 runs in just 37 balls.

Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have had a mixed campaign so far, winning three and losing three and currently stand in sixth in the points table with six points. They suffered a 47-run loss in the last game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, failing to chase a target of 242 runs. 

Also Read: IPL 2026, Match 35: DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

DC vs PBKS Match Details 

  • Match: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, 35th Match

  • Date: 25th April 2026

  • Time: 3:30 PM IST

  • Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

DC vs PBKS Weather Report

Temperature

42°C

Rain Possibility

00%

Average 1st innings Score

173

Best Suited For

Spinners (55%)

Pitch Report - Arun Jaitley Stadium

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is traditionally known to be a batting-friendly surface. The flat and firm nature of the wicket early in the match allows batters to play their shots freely and score good runs.

  • Win Batting First: 47%

  • Win Bowling First: 53%

Average Score

  • Average 1st Innings: 173

  • Average 2nd Innings: 157

Factor

 Details

Pitch

Flat

Outfield

Fast

Boundaries

Small 

Avg Match Total

380–420

Overall

Batting      


DC vs PBKS Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

DC

L, W, L, L, W

PBKS

W, W, W, W, W

DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

  • DC Wins - 7

  • PBKS Wins - 3

Top Batters to Watch – DC vs PBKS

  • Cooper Connolly (PBKS): 223 runs in this tournament 

  • Priyansh Arya (PBKS): 211 runs in this tournament 

  • Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): 211 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – DC vs PBKS

  • Lungi Ngidi (DC): 7 wickets in this tournament 

  • Axar Patel (DC): 6 wickets in this tournament 

  • Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): 6 wickets in this tournament 

DC vs PBKS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If DC bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 45–50

  • Predicted Total: 175–180

  • Match Result: PBKS to win

Scenario 2: If PBKS bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 55–65

  • Predicted Total: 190–210

  • Match Result: PBKS to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

DC

Tristan Stubbs, David Miller

PBKS

Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

DC

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul 

PBKS

Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh  

DC vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals 

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(wk), Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi.

Punjab Kings 

Prabhsimran Singh(wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Why Punjab Kings is the favourite

  • Recent form is outstanding 

  • Solid bowling unit 

  • Explosive top-order 

DC vs PBKS Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match. Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly and Shreyas Iyer are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Punjab Kings to win

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I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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