Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: In a scorching afternoon fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel has won the toss and elected to bat first against the table-topping Punjab Kings (PBKS). With temperatures hitting a grueling 41°C, both captains agreed that batting first was the logical choice to avoid the worst of the heat, though PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer noted he would have bowled first regardless.
Match Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (Match 35) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Toss | DC won the toss & elected to bat |
| Status | Match about to begin (Innings 1) |
| Weather | 41°C, Clear Skies (Scorching Heat) |
Team News & Tactical Shifts
Both sides remain unchanged from their previous outings. For Delhi, the major talking point is the arrival of Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, though he remains unavailable for selection until their May 1st clash against Rajasthan Royals. On the other side, Punjab Kings are looking to extend their clinical five-match winning streak, a run that has kept them firmly at the top of the points table.
Impact Player Strategies:
- DC: Likely to introduce seamer Auqib Nabi or legspinner Vipraj Nigam during the bowling innings.
- PBKS: Power-hitter Nehal Wadhera is the designated Impact Sub for their chase.
Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals XI
Batting First
Punjab Kings XI
Bowling First
IPL 2026 Standings (As of April 25)
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | +1.12 |
| 2 | RCB | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.85 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.72 |
| 4 | SRH | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.45 |
| 5 | CSK | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.12 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.21 |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -0.34 |