IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings 35th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between DC vs PBKS IPL T20 match?

In the 35th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up to face the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-stakes encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, 25th April. DC will be looking to bounce back after their recent defeat, while PBKS will look to continue their unbeaten streak.

Delhi Capitals

After beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals fell to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their next game, losing the game by 47 runs. While chasing a mammoth target of 242 runs, DC could only reach 195 for 9 in their 20 overs. DC have enjoyed a decent run to their IPL 2026 campaign so far, winning three and losing three, which leaves them sitting in the sixth spot of the points table. The Delhi Capitals will need to find a way to get back to their winning track as they have lost three out of their last five encounters, which can make their playoff chances a bit tough this season.  Sameer Rizvi has been their standout performer, scoring 209 runs this season. KL Rahul joins the list with 205 runs to his name. Lungi Ngidi has been their best bet, taking 7 wickets in the tournament so far. 

Punjab Kings

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far, winning five out of their six matches this season and one no-result, which makes them sit at the top of the points table. Punjab’s biggest strength has been its batting depth, with every player seeming to be in phenomenal form this season. They are coming into this match after beating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs. While batting first, PBKS posted a massive total of 254 for 7 in their 20 overs, thanks to the brilliant knocks from Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87). In bowling, they restricted LSG to 200 runs in their 20 overs. Marco Jansen was able to grab two wickets in his spell. Cooper Connolly has led the way with 223 runs in 6 games. 

DC vs PBKS Match Details

DC vs PBKS Pitch Report

The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium is poised to offer a balanced surface, offering help to both batters and bowlers in both innings. The match can be a run fest considering its smaller boundaries and is expected to help batters in the second innings, as the pitch remains mostly flat and offers little help to bowlers except for good-length balls. However, the last game had something; the spinners were able to grip well and turn the ball. The teams will be eager to field first after winning the toss here. The average first innings total here is likely to be around 170-180.

DC vs PBKS Weather Report

The weather in Delhi is forecast to be humid and partially cloudy for this afternoon's game, with no rain predicted in this match. As this game is scheduled in the hot weather of Delhi, the humidity is likely to be moderate. The temperatures are likely to hover around 32-35 °C, with a wind speed of around 10 kmph.

DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records

DC vs PBKS Probable XI

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

        (Impact Players - Ashutosh Sharma, Aquib Nabi, Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair)

• Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett

  (Impact Players - Priyansh Arya, Praveen Dubey, Harnoor Singh, Harpreet Brar)

Players To Watch Out For in the DC vs PBKS IPL Match

• Sameer Rizvi | DC: This player is in impeccable form of his life; he is the current orange cap holder of IPL 2026. After a spectacular match-winning half-century against the LSG, he continued his form and played another brilliant match-winning knock of 90 off 51 deliveries. He has scored 160 runs in just two matches at a phenomenal average of 160 and a strike rate of 163.27. He will be a player to watch out for. 

• Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS: This wicket-keeper batter of PBKS has been in top form, scoring 211 runs in just five innings so far. He showcased his batting prowess in the recent matches against SRH and MI, scoring 51 and 80*. He has a phenomenal strike rate of 170. He will be the player to watch out for in this game. 

• Shreyas Iyer | PBKS: The PBKS skipper has been in impeccable form, especially in this tournament. He has been rocking the tournament with his brilliant batting form. He has scored 203 runs in five batting innings with three half-centuries. He is someone who can come clutch at any given moment for his team. 

 DC vs PBKS Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the 5 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all five occasions.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the 177 T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has won 77 games, while the team batting second has won 94. This indicates that batting second on this surface will surely benefit the teams.

DC vs PBKS Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: PBKS (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-52
• DC Total: 170-180
• Match Winner: Punjab Kings

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: DC (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 48-55
• PBKS Total: 180-210
• Match Winner: Punjab Kings

Who will win today's DC vs PBKS IPL match?

The Punjab Kings are on a roll with their consecutive victories in the tournament. By considering the current form and squad of both teams, Punjab Kings will start this game as clear favourites to win. On the other hand, DC has enjoyed a good start, but their performance is yet to be consistent. While Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS have been in tremendous form, sitting at the top of the table with no loss so far. We back the Punjab Kings to win this game.