DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Team, Captain Picks & Pitch Report
📅 25 Apr 2026 · ⏰ 3:30 PM IST · 🏟️ Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Match Overview
DC vs PBKS, Match 35 of IPL 2026, takes place on 25 Apr 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. For this Dream11 prediction today match, both sides carry serious playoff ambitions. Understanding pitch conditions and toss impact is essential before locking in your fantasy XI. Below you'll find predicted playing 11s, key player analysis, captain picks, and two ready-to-use Dream11 teams.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | DC vs PBKS, Match 35 |
| Date | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch Report
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly 🏏 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 178–192 |
| Chasing Advantage | Delhi is a good chasing venue; afternoon conditions can see some early swing before pitch flattens |
| Spin Involvement | Low — pace and batting dominate |
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi offers a true, flat batting surface. Afternoon matches can see early seam movement before conditions settle into a high-scoring game. Both teams have powerful batting lineups that suit this venue perfectly.
Weather Report
Predicted Playing 11
DC
- WK Rishabh Pant
- BAT David Warner
- BAT Jake Fraser-McGurk
- AR Axar Patel
- BAT Tristan Stubbs
- AR Lalit Yadav
- BOW Kuldeep Yadav
- BOW Mitchell Starc
- BOW Ishant Sharma
- BOW Lungi Ngidi
- BAT Prithvi Shaw
PBKS
- WK Prabhsimran Singh
- BAT Shikhar Dhawan
- BAT Shreyas Iyer
- BAT Shashank Singh
- BAT Nehal Wadhera
- AR Marcus Stoinis
- AR Sam Curran
- BOW Arshdeep Singh
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal
- BOW Nathan Ellis
- BOW Harshal Patel
Key Players to Watch
DC Picks
- WK Rishabh Pant — DC captain at his home Arun Jaitley ground — his fearless approach in afternoon conditions makes him the top captain pick
- BAT Jake Fraser-McGurk — Explosive opener who feasts on flat Delhi pitches in day matches; high ceiling against any attack
- BOW Kuldeep Yadav — Wrist spin in afternoon conditions at Delhi creates chances; consistent middle-overs wicket-taker
- AR Axar Patel — Home ground advantage, bats in the top 6, and bowls four overs; one of the best value picks in the match
PBKS Picks
- WK Prabhsimran Singh — Aggressive opener who attacks pace from ball one; Delhi's flat pitch and afternoon conditions suit his game
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal — Leg-spin in Delhi afternoon conditions can be very effective; reliable wicket-taker in the middle overs
- AR Marcus Stoinis — Hard-hitting middle-order bat and useful seam bowling; excellent dual-value pick away from home
- BAT Shreyas Iyer — PBKS captain who plays his best cricket against pace; Delhi conditions and a flat pitch suit his style
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🛡️ Safe Picks
⚡ Risky / Differential
Dream11 Teams
🛡️ Safe Team (Small League)
- Rishabh Pant (C)
- David Warner
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prabhsimran Singh (VC)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Marcus Stoinis
- Sam Curran
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
🔥 Grand League Team
- Rishabh Pant
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (C)
- Prithvi Shaw
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prabhsimran Singh (VC)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Harshal Patel
Winning Tips
- Afternoon Delhi — early seam movement settles into a flat track; plan for 180–190 scores
- Pant and Fraser-McGurk are the two key DC picks; both are devastating on flat Delhi pitches
- Kuldeep and Axar must both feature in all teams — two quality spinners at their home ground
- PBKS's aggressive top order of Prabhsimran and Shreyas needs 2–3 picks for grand league spread
- Sam Curran is a strong all-round value pick; left-arm pace at Delhi plus batting contribution makes him excellent
⚡ Toss Update
🔄 Toss update will be added here shortly before match time. Once confirmed, use our Fantasy Cricket Team Generator — set the correct batting/fielding decision and the tool will automatically adjust captain picks and player weightings based on the toss outcome.