DC vs PBKS is a mismatch on current form. Match is on April 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, starting 3:30 PM IST.
Delhi Capitals are struggling. They have 2 wins in last 5 games and sit 6th with 6 points. Their main issue is inconsistency. Batting depends too much on individual efforts, not full team performance.
Punjab Kings are in top form. They are 1st on the table with 5 wins in 6 matches. One game was washed out, so they are unbeaten in completed matches. Their net run rate +1.420 shows they are winning comfortably.
Axar Patel leads DC, while Shreyas Iyer is leading PBKS strongly. DC need a complete team effort to compete. PBKS just need to continue their current form.
DC vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Head-to-Head Stats
The head-to-head between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings is completely even. Both teams have played 35 matches. Each has won 17 and lost 17, with 1 match tied. So no team has an edge overall. DC have the higher top score with 231, while PBKS have reached 206.
| DC | PBKS | |
| 35 | Matches | 35 |
| 17 | Won | 17 |
| 17 | Lost | 17 |
| 1 | Tied | 1 |
| 231 | Highest Score | 206 |
| 67 | Lowest Score | 115 |
DC vs PBKS IPL 2026: Key Players to Watch
Delhi Capitals will depend a lot on their core batters and spin. KL Rahul is key at the top. He has 205 runs and needs to bat long to set up the innings. Tristan Stubbs gives power in middle and death overs with 196 runs. Kuldeep Yadav is their main wicket-taker with spin. Lungi Ngidi leads pace with 7 wickets and handles both powerplay and death.
Punjab Kings are strong because of form and balance. Priyansh Arya gives fast starts, coming off a 93 in last match. Iyer is the anchor with 208 runs and controls the middle. Yuzvendra Chahal leads spin with 11 wickets and will target DC’s right-hand batters.
DC vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
The Predicted Lineup for DC and PBKS in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| DC (Probable XI) | PBKS (Probable XI) |
| KL Rahul (wk) | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Pathum Nissanka | Priyansh Arya |
| Sameer Rizvi | Cooper Connolly |
| Tristan Stubbs | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| David Miller | Shashank Singh |
| Axar Patel (c) | Nehal Wadhera |
| Nitish Rana | Marcus Stoinis |
| Rehan Ahmed | Marco Jansen |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Harpreet Brar |
| Mukesh Kumar | Arshdeep Singh |
| T Natarajan | Yuzvendra Chahal |
DC vs PBKS 2026 IPL 2026: Where to watch
In India, the match will be on Star Sports Network on TV and live streaming on JioHotstar. In USA and Canada, it is on Willow TV and its app. In the UK, it is available on Sky Sports with streaming via Sky Go. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST with toss at 7:00 PM.
FAQs
Q. When is DC vs PBKS match?
A. It is on April 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Q. How are Delhi Capitals performing?
A. Delhi Capitals have 2 wins in last 5 games.
Q. How are Punjab Kings performing?
A. Punjab Kings are 1st on the table.
Q. Who are key players for DC?
A. KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi are important.
Q. Who are key players for PBKS?
A. Priyansh Arya, Iyer, and Yuzvendra Chahal are key players.
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