IPL 2026: DC vs PBKS Prediction, Match 35- Who Will Win Today?

DC vs PBKS predictions [Source: AFP, AP]

The Delhi Capitals will host the Punjab Kings in Match 35 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on April 25 in the afternoon match of the Saturday double-header at 3:30 PM (IST).

Prior to the clash, DC, with three wins and three losses, sit 6th on the points table with 6 points to their name, while PBKS have picked up from where they left IPL 2025 and sit top of the table. Having played 6 matches, PBKS is the only team undefeated this season, while one fixture was abandoned due to rain.

As the two oldest teams without any IPL titles to their name continue their pursuit for glory, here’s what to expect on Saturday afternoon.

DC vs PBKS current form (last 5 matches)

DC vs PBKS player battles

KL Rahul vs Arshdeep Singh

KL Rahul has been DC’s batter with the highest strike rate in IPL 2026, with over 200 runs to his name already. Despite a couple of low scores, he has started the tournament well, especially with a struggling top-order. 

Arshdeep Singh, as well, has found his form since his three-fer against MI and will bowl with the new ball against the experienced KL Rahul.

Previously, Rahul has scored 42 runs in 4 innings against Arshdeep, with 2 dismissals by the bowler. All things considered, this battle can set the tone of the match early on.

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Priyansh Arya vs Lungi Ngidi

As a Delhi boy, Priyansh Arya is well aware of the pitch and dimensions of the Arun Jaitley Stadium. He has been in red-hot form with 211 runs in 5 innings at 248.23. 

As a senior pro, Lungi Ngidi, who has been the best DC bowler so far, will have to use his experience and variations to get rid of Arya early. The southpaw will take the match away from DC swiftly.

Shreyas Iyer vs Mukesh Kumar

Shreyas Iyer has barely put a foot wrong since IPL 2025, scoring freely across the ground. However, sometimes, he could be a nervy starter, when a right-arm quick can be deployed to test him outside off with back of length delivery, potentially catching an edge to the wicketkeeper. He was dismissed similarly against LSG.

Mukesh Kumar, with a skillset to exhibit this type of bowling, can be deployed against Iyer in the first 10-15 balls of his innings and dismiss him early.

DC vs PBKS top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for DC vs PBKS

From the current squad, Prthvi Shaw has 213 runs in 9 innings against PBKS, striking at 153.23 and a fifty to his name.

Most wickets for DC vs PBKS

Axar Patel has 11 wickets in 9 innings against PBKS, with the best figures of 2/10 and an economy rate of just 5.50 runs per over.

Most runs for PBKS vs DC

Prabhsimran Singh has 191 runs in 5 innings against DC. He has a strike rate of 141.48 against them and scored his first IPL century in this fixture.

Most wickets for PBKS vs DC

Harpreet Brar has picked 8 wickets in 7 innings at an economy rate of 8.9 runs per over. He has the best figures of 4/30 against them.

DC vs PBKS toss prediction

So far in IPL 2026, two matches have been played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where teams have won once each, while batting first and chasing the target, respectively. 

The overall record of 47 wins batting first, to 49 chasing the target, is also similar, which suggests the track remains consistent throughout the match.

The average first-inning score is 186 this season, and it is expected that the team winning the toss would bowl first.

DC vs PBKS 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 65/1

Final score – 178/7

DC vs PBKS 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 76/0

Final score – 180/3

DC vs PBKS top players prediction

DC top players' prediction

Probable best batters

KL Rahul, David Miller

Probable best bowlers

Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan

PBKS top players prediction

Probable best batters

Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer

Probable best bowlers

Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar

Who will hit the most sixes in DC vs PBKS IPL 2026, Match 35?

Priyansh Arya

Who will score the most fours in DC vs PBKS IPL 2026, Match 35?

KL Rahul

DC vs PBKS match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 35?

Currently, the Punjab Kings unit is flying towards the playoff qualification, with no team being able to trouble them, while Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals have blown hot and cold. 

On the balance of play, PBKS holds an edge in the contest, but DC can produce a high-octane match here at their home venue.

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