# DC vs PBKS Match Prediction, Preview, Teams, Lineups, and How to Watch — IPL 2026 Match 35

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dc-vs-pbks-match-prediction-preview/  
Published: 2026-04-24  
Updated: 2026-04-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

An unstoppable Punjab Kings vs a Delhi side desperate to bounce back — this one’s got classic IPL drama written all over it.

### DC vs PBKS Match Preview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match 35 |
| **Date & Time** | Saturday, April 25, 3:30 PM IST |
| **Venue** | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| **Broadcast** | JioStar Network Channels |
| **Live Streaming** | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
| **Head-to-Head** | 34 matches — DC 17, PBKS 17 (Dead even!) |

### Current Form & Context

Delhi Capitals are currently sixth in the table with three wins from six matches. They recently suffered a defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad and will be eager to bounce back, having won both their home games so far.

Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are the tournament’s hottest team right now. They have won five matches and remain the only unbeaten side in the tournament, sitting at the top of the points table with 11 points.

![DC vs PBKS](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dcs-bv.jpeg)

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### Predicted Playing XIs

**Delhi Capitals:** 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: Ashutosh Sharma*

**Punjab Kings:** 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: Nehal Wadhera*

### Pitch Report & Key Factors

The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is known to assist spinners, especially during the first half of the match, but it gets better for batters as the game progresses. That means whoever wins the toss and reads the conditions early will hold a significant advantage. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal could both be dangerous in the powerplay and middle overs.

### Players to Watch

**Shreyas Iyer (PBKS):** He has scored 208 runs in five innings, often carrying his team through the middle overs while playing the role of an aggressor. [crictracker](https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-match-predictions/ipl-2026-match-35-dc-vs-pbks-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-ipl-match-between-delhi-capitals-vs-punjab-kings/) He’s the heartbeat of Punjab’s batting lineup.

**Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS):** He has taken four wickets in six games, and the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch suits his leg-spin well — giving him a prime opportunity to play a decisive role. [crictracker](https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-match-predictions/ipl-2026-match-35-dc-vs-pbks-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-ipl-match-between-delhi-capitals-vs-punjab-kings/)

### DC vs PBKS Match Prediction

This is a genuinely 50-50 contest on paper — the [Indian Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League) has a history of home venues delivering unpredictable outcomes, and Arun Jaitley Stadium is no exception. DC’s home record this season is solid, but PBKS are carrying a momentum that’s hard to stop. The chasing team is predicted to win this contest [crictracker](https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-match-predictions/ipl-2026-match-35-dc-vs-pbks-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-ipl-match-between-delhi-capitals-vs-punjab-kings/), so expect toss and target-setting to be crucial.

**Our Pick: Punjab Kings** — form and firepower give them the edge, even away from home.

### FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 35 live?**

The match will be broadcast on JioStar Network channels and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website on April 25 at 3:30 PM IST.

### **Q: What is the head-to-head record between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in T20s?**

  
Both teams are perfectly level across 34 T20 matches played — DC have won 17 and PBKS have won 17, making this one of the most evenly matched rivalries in IPL history.