The Arun Jaitley Stadium prepares for a high-octane afternoon clash as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on the unbeaten Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 35 of IPL 2026 today, Saturday, April 25 . Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer , sit comfortably at the top of the points table with 11 points and a flawless record.
Meanwhile, Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals are struggling to find rhythm, currently 6th in the standings after a massive defeat to SRH.For fantasy players, this match offers a unique challenge due to the 3:30 PM IST start, where heat and spin take centre stage over the traditional "chase-and-win" logic of Delhi.
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026: Match 35 Details
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Match 35 |
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its flat surface and short boundaries (65m square), typically favouring big hitters. However, for this afternoon's fixture, the dry black-soil pitch will offer significant grip for spinners as the match progresses. With temperatures soaring above 41°C, the surface is expected to bake, making batting first the ideal strategy.Unlike evening games, there is zero dew factor, allowing spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal to control the ball perfectly in the second innings.
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today:
Based on current form, pitch conditions, and player availability (including Cooper Connolly being fit), here is our recommended Dream11 Team for Match 35:
Wicket-keepers:KL Rahul (VC), Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters:Shreyas Iyer (C), Priyansh Arya, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Captain Picks:
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): In sublime form with 208 runs at a strike rate of 182.45. He anchors the middle order and excels against spin, making him a safe C choice for the afternoon heat.
- KL Rahul (DC): The second-highest run-scorer for DC (205 runs, SR 166.66). He has a phenomenal record at the Kotla and provides extra points via wicketkeeping
Vice-Captain Picks:
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): The strike bowler for the Kings. His ability to pick wickets in the powerplay and death overs is crucial for fantasy point accumulation.
- Axar Patel (DC): A vital "3-D" player. Given the spin-friendly afternoon conditions, Axar's four overs of tight spin and lower-order hitting make him an elite VC candidate.