Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report, Weather Report For DC vs PBKS, Match 35, IPL 2026

Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch and weather report for DC vs PBKS (Source: AFP)

The Delhi Capitals (DC) will lock horns against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 35 of the ongoing IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, April 25.

Delhi Capitals have had a mixed run this season, winning three and losing three of their six matches so far. Led by Axar Patel, the team has shown promise but struggled to stay consistent.

In their last outing, DC suffered a heavy 47-run defeat against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, there is some good news for Delhi Capitals as Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is expected to join the squad soon after recovering from a shoulder injury. 

On the other side, Punjab Kings have been the standout team of IPL 2026 so far. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS remain unbeaten and sit comfortably at the top of the points table with 11 points in 6 matches.

With the excitement for the game at its peak, let's take a look at the pitch report for the Arun Jaitley Stadium and the weather update for DC vs PBKS match 35.

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Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report For DC vs PBKS- Match 35, IPL 2026

(Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL records)

The Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report for DC vs PBKS suggests that it could be a batting-friendly surface. Recently, the surface at this venue has become more favourable for stroke play. 

The DC vs PBKS  Pitch Report suggests that it is expected to be flat, allowing batters to settle in quickly and play their shots. The ball will likely come onto the bat nicely, especially in the early overs, making it easier to find boundaries. With short dimensions and a quick outfield, the pitch for DC vs PBKS will help the batters.

As the game progresses, the pitch might change the character, as this is a day fixture. The intense Delhi heat will likely play a major role, gradually drying out the surface. This will bring spinners into the contest, especially during the middle overs and in the second innings.

As the pitch loses moisture, it starts to offer more grip and turn. Spinners can extract assistance, making it slightly more challenging for batters to play freely.

In IPL 2026 so far, the stadium has already hosted two matches, during which ample runs were scored. In conclusion, it can be stated that the captain who wins the toss will likely opt to bowl first.

Delhi Weather Report For DC vs PBKS- Match 35, IPL 2026

(Source: Accuweather.com)

The Delhi weather report for DC vs PBKS game is expected to be extremely hot, with temperature around 42°C. There is no chance of rain or thunderstorms, and precipitation is expected to be 0.0 mm. 

It is important to note that the wind is expected to blow from the northwest at around 13 km/h, with stronger gusts reaching up to 39 km/h at times. The Cloud cover is predicted to be moderate at about 35%.

Overall, it will be a very hot, dry, and sunny day, with no rainfall or thunderstorm threat for the DC vs PBKS match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 25.

Conclusion

The DC vs PBKS game marks Delhi Capitals’ return to their home ground for the first time since April 8. In their recent away games, they managed just one win while losing twice. Playing at home could give them the advantage they need to bounce back.

Meanwhile, Punjab will aim to continue their unbeaten run and strengthen their position in the IPL 2026 points table. 

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