DC vs PBKS IPL 2026: Preview, Head-to-Head Record As Punjab Kings Look To Extend Their Unbeaten Run

DC vs PBKS: Delhi Capitals face a stern test against an unbeaten Punjab Kings side in IPL 2026, as they look to revive their inconsistent campaign on Saturday. Coming off a heavy 47-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi have managed just three wins in six matches and currently sit in the lower half of the table.

Their biggest concern remains an underperforming batting unit. While players like KL Rahul, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs have shown flashes of form, the top order has struggled to convert starts into big scores. Captain Axar Patel has also come under scrutiny for tactical decisions, while lapses in fielding have further hurt their chances in key moments. Although the bowling unit has been steady, it lacks the aggression needed against strong line-ups.

Punjab Kings, meanwhile, have been dominant, leading the table with 11 points. With in-form batters like Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer, and a well-rounded bowling attack, they head into the match as firm favourites.

DC vs PBKS Head-to-Head

• Total Matches Played: 35
• Delhi Capitals Wins: 17
• Punjab Kings Wins: 17
• Tied: 1

DC vs PBKS: Pitch Report Of Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is generally a high-scoring venue, with short boundaries and a quick outfield favouring batters. However, the surface can slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play.

In the previous day's match here against the Mumbai Indians on April 4, the pitch assisted the slower bowlers, with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav applying pressure effectively. At the same time, Mukesh Kumar found some early movement with the new ball, indicating that pacers can also get assistance, especially in the initial overs.

DC And PBKS IPL Squads

Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), K.L. Rahul, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Dar, Nitish Rana, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungisani Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav.

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Harnoor Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Vishnu Vinod (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Musheer Khan, Mitchell Owen, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Praveen Dubey, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Vishal Nishad, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.