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IPL 2026 Today’s Match: The Indian Premier League 2026 continues with a thrilling match when the Delhi Capitals (DC) play against an unbeaten Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 35 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on the 25th of April.
Match Preview: DC Look to Bounce Back, PBKS Aim to Stay Unbeaten
Delhi Capitals head into this match following the disappointment of a 47-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where their bowling attack was unable to cope with an explosive batting performance from Abhishek Sharma.
With 3 wins and 3 losses, DC is currently battling inconsistency—especially in their batting lineup. Their bowling squad has been promising; the expected return of Mitchell Starc could greatly strengthen their attack.
However, the Punjab Kings have been dominating throughout the competition. They are led by Shreyas Iyer. PBKS remains unbeaten and just recently scored an impressive win of 54 runs against Lucknow Super Giants.
Captaincy Records
Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals)
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Matches: 20
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Wins: 11
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Losses: 8
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No Result: 1
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Win %: 55%
Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings)
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Matches: 93
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Wins: 55
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Losses: 35
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No Result: 3
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Win %: 59.14%
Delhi Capitals Probable Playing 11
Delhi’s batsman is KL Rahul, who has been in top form, scoring 205 runs at an average strike rate of 166.66.
Key Players:
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Pathum Nissanka
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KL Rahul (wk)
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Nitish Rana
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Sameer Rizvi
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Axar Patel (capt)
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David Miller
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Tristan Stubbs
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Lungi Ngidi
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Kuldeep Yadav
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T Natarajan
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Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Punjab Kings’ Probable Playing 11
PBKS has a solid as well as balanced lineup. But Cooper Connolly may not be available because of an injury, with Mitchell Owen likely to replace him.
Key Players:
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Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
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Priyansh Arya
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Mitchell Owen
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Shreyas Iyer (capt)
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Shashank Singh
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Marcus Stoinis
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Marco Jansen
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Xavier Bartlett
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Vijaykumar Vyshak
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Arshdeep Singh
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Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
Key Player Battles: DC Batters vs PBKS Bowlers
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KL Rahul against Yuzvendra Chahal
Rahul had scored 125 runs with an average strike rate of 151 against Chahal. -
David Miller vs Arshdeep Singh
Miller has been dominant with an average hit rate of just 159. -
Nitish Rana against Marco Jansen
A game of skill with both players enjoying moderate success. -
Tristan Stubbs vs Arshdeep Singh
Stubbs has displayed an aggressive mindset with a striking rate of 158.
Key Player Battles: PBKS Batters vs DC Bowlers
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Prabhsimran Singh Vs. Kuldeep Yadav
A strike rate of 163 indicates a ferocious intention. -
Shreyas Iyer against Kuldeep Yadav
Strong records that have a strike rate of 155. -
Marcus Stoinis vs T Natarajan
Highly exciting matchup that has an average hit rate of just 187. -
Marcus Stoinis vs Axar Patel
Struggles are obvious with low strike rates of 69.
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Match Outlook
Delhi Capitals will rely heavily on their top-order in addition to their spinning attack, as they beat the top-of-the-line Punjab Kings. However, PBKS’ balanced squad, strong top line, and dependable bowling team are the main reasons they’re the favorites going into this game.
The two teams will be aiming to score crucial points; the fans are likely to see a fierce game at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Arun Jaitley Stadium.
