On 25th April at 3:30 PM IST, the contest between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings will unfold at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, in the thirty-fifth match of IPL 2026.
Get the best DC vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 35th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Strategy: 7 Key Picks That Can Win You GL:
- Pitch = batting-friendly (190+), so prioritize top-order batters from both teams
- Pick 2–3 all-rounders (Axar Patel, Connolly-type) → safest point generators
- Captain = explosive opener (Arya type) | Vice-captain = consistent anchor (Iyer/Rahul)
- Target death bowlers only (Arshdeep-type) → max wicket probability
- Include 1 quality spinner (Kuldeep/Chahal) for middle-over breakthroughs
- Stack 6–7 players from stronger team (PBKS form advantage)
- Add 1–2 low-ownership punts → mandatory for winning Grand Leagues
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Match Info
Hot Picks for DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Priyansh Arya – Delivering explosive starts for Punjab Kings, he has piled up 211 runs, highlighted by a blistering 93, operating at a phenomenal strike rate of 248.24 with one fifty. |
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Shreyas Iyer – Leading Punjab Kings with authority, he has amassed 208 runs in 5 matches, including a top score of 69, maintaining a striking rate of 182.46 with two impactful half-centuries. |
Top Picks:
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KL Rahul – Anchoring the batting for Delhi Capitals, he has recorded 205 runs in 6 matches, with a highest of 92, maintaining an average around 34 and a strike rate near 167. |
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Cooper Connolly – Emerging as a key contributor for Punjab Kings, he has accumulated 223 runs in 6 games, including a best of 87, averaging 55.7 while striking at 163.97 with two fifties. |
Budget Picks:
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Nitish Rana – Featuring in the middle order for Delhi Capitals, he has scored 77 runs in 4 matches, including a top score of 57, though still searching for consistent form this season. |
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Xavier Bartlett – Contributing primarily with the ball for Punjab Kings, he has taken 4 wickets with best figures of 2/9, while adding 11 runs* at a strike rate of 220.0. |
DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Shreyas Iyer & Priyansh Arya |
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Vice-Captain |
Copper Connolly & KL Rahul |
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – KL Rahul (vc), Prabhsimran Singh
- Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer, Pathum Nissanka, Priyansh Arya ©, Sameer Rizvi
- All-rounders – Axar Patel, Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers – Lungi Ngidi, Arshdeep Singh
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – KL Rahul, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer ©, Nitish Rana, Priyansh Arya, Sameer Rizvi
- All-rounders – Axar Patel, Cooper Connolly (vc)
- Bowlers – Lungi Ngidi, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 35 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Vipraj Nigam |
NA |
NA |
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Harpreet Brar |
NA |
NA |
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 35 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Priyansh Arya |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Shreyas Iyer |
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Punt Picks |
Xavier Bartlett and Nitish Rana |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-3-2 |
DC vs PBKS Match Preview:
The 35th match of IPL 2026 will feature Delhi Capitals hosting Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and therefore, this contest will bring together two sides with contrasting momentum. Punjab Kings currently lead the standings and remain unbeaten with five wins from six matches, while Delhi Capitals sit in 6th place after securing three victories from six games, and thus, both teams approach this fixture with different levels of confidence.
Punjab Kings enter this match after a commanding 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants, where Priyansh Arya delivered an explosive 93 off 37 balls and Cooper Connolly added 87 off 46. Meanwhile, the bowling unit contributed effectively, as Marco Jansen picked up 2/37 and Arshdeep Singh along with Yuzvendra Chahal claimed a wicket each to control the opposition. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals come into this clash after a 47-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Nitish Rana scored 57 and Sameer Rizvi added 41 during a challenging chase of 242. Additionally, Axar Patel showed discipline with the ball by taking 1/23, and therefore, Delhi will aim to improve their overall performance.
Historically, both teams have shared a balanced rivalry, as each side has won 17 matches out of 35 encounters, which highlights the competitive nature of this fixture. As the match unfolds, Punjab Kings will look to maintain their unbeaten run, while Delhi Capitals will aim to bounce back and strengthen their position in the standings.
DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Delhi Capitals |
17 |
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Punjab Kings |
17 |
DC vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
42°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Cloudy |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
205 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
53% |
DC vs PBKS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Delhi Capitals Playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) KL Rahul
3) Nitish Rana
4) Sameer Rizvi
5) Tristan Stubbs
6) Axar Patel
7) David Miller
8) Ashutosh Sharma
9) Kuldeep Yadav
10) T Natarajan
11) Mukesh Kumar
12) Lungi Ngidi
Punjab Kings Playing 11:
1) Prabhsimran Singh
2) Priyansh Arya
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Marcus Stoinis
6) Shashank Singh
7) Nehal Wadhera
8) Marco Jansen
9) Xavier Bartlett
10) Vijaykumar Vyshak
11) Arshdeep Singh
12) Yuzvendra Chahal
DC vs PBKS Match Winner Prediction:
- Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Win probability: 58%
- Best batter: Prabhsimran Singh
- Best bowler: Arshdeep Singh
- Toss strategy: Bowl First
- Expected score: 200–210
Toss Impact:
This section will be updated after the Toss.
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