The 35th match of IPL 2026 features a high-stakes battle between the unbeaten Punjab Kings and the inconsistent Delhi Capitals.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has undergone a significant transformation recently.
Surface: Expect a flat and firm wicket initially, which will reward aggressive openers like Priyansh Arya.
The Heat Factor: With temperatures soaring to 44°C, the moisture in the surface will evaporate quickly.
This is expected to make the pitch drier and more abrasive as the match progresses. Spin Impact: In the second innings, the dry surface will likely offer significant grip and turn.
Spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav will become the most dangerous players on the field. Dew: Since it is an afternoon game, dew will not play any role, making the toss slightly less biased toward chasing.
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PBKS vs DC 2026: Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player: Vijaykumar Vyshak
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Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Player: T Natarajan
Key Players to Watch
The spotlight remains on Priyansh Arya, who has been the breakout star of IPL 2026.