Published on: Apr 24, 2026 3:30 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 22, 2026 1:45 pm IST
The Delhi Capitals will return home in a quest to get their tournament campaign back on track after a shambolic loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs. They next host the table-toppers and undefeated Punjab Kings, who are playing a ruthless brand of cricket. The Capitals have had a mixed sort of tournament so far, with 3 wins and as many losses from 6 games, and find themselves in the 5th spot. Against a team like Punjab, Delhi will have to be at their imperial best; otherwise, Punjab will steamroll them. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 35th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), DC vs PBKS, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
The Delhi Capitals are no match against the high-flying, undefeated Punjab Kings. Whether they play at home or away, the fact is, DC hasn’t got that spark to put the Kings under pressure. Punjab has played ruthless cricket this season and got the better of every team they have faced. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to totally lean in favor of the Kings. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 35th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), DC vs PBKS, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
PBKS: 17% win chance DC: 83% win chance
Delhi's senior pro and vice-captain has accumulated 205 runs so far this season from 6 games at a brilliant strike-rate of 167. He will be a great bet at the top order.
Stubbs has been bailing out Delhi for the past two seasons. He is a different breed after wearing DC's blue and red. The Proteas batter
The young, dashing opener of Punjab Kings is fresh off a 93 off just 37 deliveries in the last game. Priyansh will be playing in Delhi, his hometown, and will fancy his chances of making it big on his homeground.
Both Priyansh and Prabhsimran have been ruthless at the top for PBKS. Having scored 211 runs each in 5 innings this season Prabhsimran, just like his opening partner will be an important bet for Punjab.
Check out our prediction for the DC vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026 match 35.
Two of the three losses have been quite poor for the Delhi Capitals. They should have won against GT, but their losses to CSK and SRH have raised serious question marks about their approach with both bat and ball. That loss to GT could haunt them if and when they get into a position to make it to the top 4. But now, they need to focus on what’s on their plate next.
A game against the Punjab Kings is a litmus test for the inconsistent Delhi Capitals. Is it time to make some radical changes in the eleven? Pathum Nissanka has got starts but hasn’t been able to convert those starts. With Abishek Porel and DC’s very own Prithvi Shaw waiting in the wings, is it time for the Capitals to move on from Pathum? Also, DC has been leaking runs in the last three games, and with Mitchell Starc yet to join the squad, DC is clearly struggling in the bowling unit.
It’s not like they don’t have other bowlers in their ranks who could step up and create a fuss. Kyle Jamieson and Dushmantha Chameera are two overseas options, whereas Auqib Nabi Dar and Vipraj Nigam provide variety as Indian bowling options. After the humiliation DC went through against SRH, the team management might take some harsh calls to pose a challenge against the high-flying Punjab Kings outfit.
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been nothing short of ruthless in the Tata IPL 2026, and their dominance shows no signs of slowing down. Sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, Punjab remain undefeated after six matches, with five wins and one no result against KKR. Their consistency across venues has made them the most feared side this season.
In stark contrast, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have struggled to find rhythm and spark. Whether at home or away, DC have failed to put opponents under sustained pressure, and against a high‑flying Punjab unit, the challenge looks even steeper. Punjab’s batting has fired collectively, while their bowling attack has delivered breakthroughs at crucial junctures, making them a complete package.
The Capitals will need extraordinary performances to unsettle the Kings, but recent form suggests Punjab are primed to extend their unbeaten streak. With momentum, confidence, and balance firmly on their side, the table leaders look ready to steamroll Delhi and further solidify their grip on the season. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 34 PBKS won: 17 DC won: 16 No Result: 0
There’s not much to separate these two sides. They have collided 34 times in IPL history, wherein DC has registered 16 wins, whereas PBKS has won 17 times. In the only meeting between the two sides last season, Delhi pipped Punjab by 6 wickets.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, fare in the 35th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal IMPACT SUB: Vijaykumar Vyshak
KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka/Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan IMPACT SUB: Kyle Jamieson/Dushmantha Chameera
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 35th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
With no dew factor in a 3:30 PM start, batting first could be the safer option. The slow surface tends to favor spinners later, making runs harder to chase. Captains winning the toss may prefer to set a target and let bowlers exploit afternoon conditions. Axar Patel, the Delhi skipper, however, has won all tosses this season and has opted to field in every game. Expect him to stick with his call.
The online live streaming of the 35th IPL 2026 match between the Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
The Delhi Capitals will be under a lot of pressure after a humiliating loss at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile. Punjab Kings haven’t put a foot wrong so far this season. Therefore, this is a matchup between two teams who have had indifferent results in IPL 2026 thus far. Punjab should enter this contest as the extreme favorite. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Punjab Kings are expected to win the IPL 2026 Match 35, DC vs PBKS.
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