The DC vs PBKS prediction for IPL 2026 Match 35 highlights a crucial mid-season clash. Delhi Capitals host Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Punjab enter unbeaten, while Delhi aim to stay in playoff contention.
Who will win DC vs PBKS Match 35?
Punjab Kings are favorites due to their unbeaten run and stronger bowling depth. Delhi have home advantage, but inconsistent form hurts their chances. If Punjab’s top order performs again, they are likely to win this match with a balanced all-round display.
Match Details
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Match Type: IPL 2026 League Stage
Head-to-Head Record
Metric | DC | PBKS |
Matches | 35 | 35 |
Wins | 17 | 17 |
No Result | 1 | 0 |
Highest Score | 231 | 206 |
Recent Form (Last 5):
DC: 3 wins
PBKS: 2 wins
Key Insight: Rivalry is evenly balanced, but Punjab’s current form gives them the edge.
DC vs PBKS Odds
Match Winner Odds (1xBet):
Delhi Capitals: 2.11
Punjab Kings: 1.76
Top Batsman Picks:
DC: KL Rahul (3.20), Shreyas Iyer (3.50)
PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh (3.40), Priyansh Arya (3.80)
Top Bowler Picks:
DC: Axar Patel (3.50), Kuldeep Yadav (3.75)
PBKS: Arshdeep Singh (3.25), T Natarajan (4.00)
Betting Tips for DC vs PBKS
Best Bet (Safe)
Punjab Kings to Win @ 1.76Punjab are unbeaten and have a strong bowling attack.
Value Bet (Medium Risk)
Axar Patel Player of the Match @ 9.00 Dry pitch can favor spin and all-round impact.
Risky Bet (High Risk)
Delhi Capitals to score 200+ @ 4.50 Short boundaries make high totals possible.
Pro Tip: Afternoon matches in Delhi often favor teams batting first.
Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium
Surface: Flat with some dryness
Helps: Batters early, spinners later
Average Score: 174
Boundary Size: Short
Match Edge: Spinners like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav could dominate middle overs.
Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul (wk)
Priyansh Arya
Shreyas Iyer
Tristan Stubbs
Sameer Rizvi
Axar Patel (C)
Marco Jansen
Kuldeep Yadav
Lungi Ngidi
Khaleel Ahmed
Mukesh Kumar
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh
Nitish Rana
Shreyas Iyer (C)
David Miller
Cooper Connolly
Jitesh Sharma (wk)
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep Singh
T Natarajan
Xavier Bartlett
Harpreet Brar
Key Players to Watch
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul – Must anchor innings
Kuldeep Yadav – Key spinner on dry pitch
Punjab Kings
Arshdeep Singh – Death overs specialist
Priyansh Arya – Aggressive opener
Form Guide
DC: L, W, L, L, W
PBKS: W, W, W, W, W
Key Insight: Punjab has strong momentum. Delhi lacks consistency.
Venue Stats
Matches Played: 99
Highest Score: 278/3
Avg 1st Innings: 174
Trend: Batting first is slightly better in afternoon games.
Match Prediction
Winner: Punjab Kings
Punjab have better balance in both batting and bowling. Their pace attack and consistent top order give them an advantage. Delhi depends heavily on a few players, which increases risk.
Confidence Level: 7/10
FAQs
Who will win DC vs PBKS?
Punjab Kings are favorites based on current form and team depth.
What are the latest odds?
PBKS: 1.76 | DC: 2.11 (subject to change)
Best betting tip for this match?
Punjab Kings to win is the safest pick. Axar Patel offers value in player markets.
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