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Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
DC vs PBKS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Delhi Capitals won the toss and choose to bat first
Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets
Punjab Kings have chased down targets of over 200 ten times in the IPL- the most by any team.
- Axar Patel has a fantastic bowling record against Punjab Kings: 11 wickets in nine matches at an economy of just 5.5.
- Priyansh Arya has scored 123 runs against spin in the IPL at a strike rate of 181.
- Lungi Ngidi has gone at an economy of 8.70 this season. He is the best bet for bowling an economical spell of under eight in this match.
We are backing Punjab Kings as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 41.2°C|Sunny |
DC vs PBKS Live Prediction
DC vs PBKS Match Prediction & Analysis
Delhi Capitals are set to face Punjab Kings in Match 35 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi have had a mixed campaign so far, with three wins and three losses, placing them fifth on the table with six points. Punjab, on the other hand, are the only side without a defeat and sit comfortably at the top with 11 points from six games. They have also got the better of CSK in two of their last three meetings, and with this kind of start, they head into this clash as the stronger side on paper.
Punjab will look to extend their unbeaten run and add another win. Delhi, meanwhile, need a strong outing to stay in contention. Based on recent form, Punjab look better placed going into this match.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
DC
L
W
L
L
W
DC
242/2 in 20.0 12.1
195/9 in 20.0 9.75
212/2 in 20.0 10.6
189/10 in 20.0 9.45
PBKS
W
W
W
W
W
PBKS
254/7 in 20.0 12.7
200/5 in 20.0 10
223/4 in 18.5 11.84
219/6 in 20.0 10.95
209/5 in 20.0 10.45
210/5 in 18.4 11.25
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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198/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Delhi Capitals won by 15 runs
213/2 in 20.0
136/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Punjab Kings won by 31 runs
167/7 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Delhi Capitals Preview
Delhi Capitals have had a mixed run this season, with three wins and three losses, leaving them in fifth place on the table with an NRR of -0.130. They have lost three of their last four matches, which is not a good sign at this stage. Their most recent outing ended in a 47-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, who piled up 242-2 against them.
Sameer Rizvi has been their top performer with the bat so far, scoring two fifties and collecting 209 runs, but his strike rate of 150.35 has not quite helped the side push harder during key phases.
KL Rahul has also contributed with 205 runs at a strike rate of 167. While those numbers look decent, the team will want him to get going earlier in the innings so they can make better use of the powerplay and set up stronger totals.
Pathum Nissanka came in with plenty of expectations, but has not delivered so far. This could be a chance for him to step up and make a difference.
With Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller in the line-up, Delhi have enough depth to recover even if they lose early wickets. The main issue has been consistency. Among them, Stubbs has been the most dependable, scoring 196 runs in six matches and looking like the best option to cross the 30-run mark in this game at a strike rate around 150.
In the bowling unit, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, and Mukesh Kumar have done a fair job, picking up 16 wickets between them. Ngidi has been the most effective, with an economy rate of 8.70. Captain Axar Patel has also contributed with six wickets at an economy of 7.94. Kuldeep Yadav has five wickets at an average of 10 and adds another option in the middle overs. His contest against Shreyas Iyer will be worth watching, as the spinner has dismissed him three times in eight innings.
Key Players: KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi
DC Over/Under Betting Tips
KL Rahul Total Runs Over 30.5 @ 1.85
KL Rahul has scored a total of 205 runs in 6 matches, averaging 34.17 and striking at 166.66 this season. The last time Rahul played at Arun Jaitley Stadium he scored 92 runs in 52 balls. In two of the last three matches, KL Rahul has scored past 30 runs.
Nitish Rana: Total Sixes Over 0.5 @ 1.80
Nitish Rana has hit four sixes in four matches this season, averaging one six per match. He scored 57 runs in the last match against SRH, his first significant contribution of the season after three low scores. When Rana gets going, he can clear the ropes with ease, and with his confidence restored after that half-century, we back him to hit at least one six against Punjab Kings in today's fixture.
Pathum Nissanka: Total Fours Over 3.5 @ 2.10
Pathum Nissanka has struggled in the last two matches, losing his wicket after getting off to promising starts. This season he is averaging 3 fours per match and at Arun Jaitley Stadium he has hit over 3.5 fours in two of the three matches played at this venue. We back Nissanka to make an impact with the bat in today's match and clear the 3.5 fours line, backed by his record at this ground and his quality as a boundary-hitting opener.
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi Impact subs: Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Ashutosh Sharma
Delhi Capitals Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Delhi Capitals Actual Playing XI:
Lokesh Rahul, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab Kings are in top form this season with five wins from five completed matches, along with one point from a washed-out game, which has taken them to the top of the table with an NRR of 1.420. In their latest outing, they crushed Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs after putting up a huge 254-7, the highest total recorded this season.
Punjab have looked in control across departments, batting with confidence in most games and using their bowling well to keep sides in check. Their batting unit has been the biggest strength, with four players already crossing the 200-run mark this season.
Cooper Connolly has been their leading batter so far, scoring 223 runs in five innings at an average of 56 and a strike rate of 164. Opener Prabhsimran Singh has also been among the runs, making 211 in five matches at a strike rate of 172.
Captain Shreyas Iyer has also done well, scoring 208 runs at a strike rate of 183. He has a strong record against Delhi Capitals, with 200 runs in five matches at an average of 50, which puts him in a good position for another solid score here.
Priyansh Arya has also been a standout, scoring 211 runs at a strike rate of 248. He is coming off a superb 93 from 37 balls against LSG and looks set for another big contribution. Arya strikes at over 180 against spin, so if the opener survives the opening overs, he will be a threat against Axar and Kuldeep.
The middle order has options like Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, and Marcus Stoinis, all capable of scoring quickly and keeping things moving.
With the ball, Vijaykumar Vyshak and Arshdeep Singh have taken six wickets each, while Marco Jansen has picked up five and Xavier Bartlett four. Yuzvendra Chahal has also taken four wickets and has good numbers against DC, with 23 wickets in 20 games. His matchup against Nitish Rana and Tristan Stubbs could be important.
Key Players: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Priyansh Arya Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
Priyansh Arya scored 93 runs in the last match against LSG and missed out on a well deserving 100. After a slow start to the season he has picked up form over the last three matches. So far in 5 innings he has scored a total of 211 runs, averaging 42.20. Playing at Arun Jaitley Stadium, a venue where he play's most of his domestic cricket, he will be well aware of the pitch conditions, so we back him to come good and predict his score to be over 23.
Punjab Kings Total Sixes Over 10.5 @ 2.00
Punjab Kings are averaging 13.8 sixes per match this season. They are the second best six hitting team beside RCB. In two of the last three matches PBKS managed to hit past 10 sixes in a match.
Cooper Connolly: Total Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85
Cooper Connolly has scored a total of 223 runs in 5 innings this season, averaging 55.75 and striking at 163.97. He is in the best form of his IPL career, having scored a match-winning 87 against Lucknow Super Giants in the last match. We back him to continue his excellent run of form and score over 22 runs in today's fixture against DC, where the batting conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium suit his aggressive style well.
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Punjab Kings Actual Playing XI:
Vyshak Vijaykumar, Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Delhi is set for hot and dry weather, with evening temperatures expected to sit in the high-20s to low-30s°C range, bringing little relief from the heat of the day. The skies should be mostly clear, with rain looking very unlikely, and a light breeze, along with low humidity, could be felt through the evening. On the whole, it will be a warm night out, and the conditions are not expected to affect play in any way.
DC vs PBKS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average first innings total at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during IPL 2025 was around 203. In the two matches played here this season, the first innings scores have been 162-6 and 210-4. In general conditions, this ground is good for batting and tends to get better under lights. Dew usually makes chasing easier later in the game. Spinners are expected to have a say in the middle overs but will need to be precise with their lines, while fast bowlers will need to rely on slower balls and cutters to control the scoring.
If Delhi Capitals bat first, they could aim for a total in the 180 to 200 range. Punjab, given their batting form, will target 215-225.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Total Match Score Over 390.5 @ 1.85
The last match played between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings was a high scoring one, where the total match score was 414 runs. In the only day game played at Delhi in IPL 2026, the total match score was 330. It is a high scoring venue with short boundary dimensions, expect both teams to score past 200 runs and the total match score to be over 390.
Delhi Capitals to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Delhi Capitals to win the coin toss in today's match against Punjab Kings.
Toss: To Bowl
In both matches played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2026, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first. This trend has been followed throughout all venues this season, with 90% of the night games seeing captains winning the toss electing to bowl first.
Delhi Capitals have won every toss this season and have chosen to bowl first in each of them. However, since things haven’t gone their way recently, they may opt to bat first if they win the toss again. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, are likely to prefer to field first as they have an excellent record with chasing.
DC vs PBKS
Winning Prediction
Delhi Capitals have a tough task at home against Punjab Kings, who are playing very good cricket right now. With three losses in their last four outings, Delhi need to turn things around quickly to build some confidence. They are not known for chasing totals over 200 or putting up very big scores themselves. Their success usually depends on the bowlers keeping the opposition in control, but that has not been the case in recent games.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have looked very strong so far and are yet to be beaten this season. Both their batting and bowling units are working well together. The batting unit has been scoring freely, and if Delhi fail to pick early wickets, Punjab are well placed to extend their winning streak further.
We are backing Punjab Kings as the winners of this match.
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