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Bhai log, aaj ka PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction today match IPL 2026 ka ek must-watch clash hai. Punjab Kings abhi IPL 2026 ki akeeli unbeaten team hai — 5 matches, 5 wins, 11 points, table pe top. Unhe rok paana kisi ke liye bhi mushkil raha hai is season mein.
Doosri taraf Delhi Capitals hain — jo apne ghar Arun Jaitley Stadium mein wapas aa rahe hain. Unka last match SRH ke khilaf 47 runs se haara — Abhishek Sharma ne 135* off 68 balls ki tofani innings kheli aur DC ki bowling dhwast kar di. Aaj DC ko ghar ke maidan pe apna dum dikhana hai.
PBKS vs DC aaj ka sabse bada question: Kya DC ke bowlers — Kuldeep, Axar, Ngidi — PBKS ke explosive openers Priyansh Arya aur Prabhsimran Singh ko rok paayenge? Ya fir Arya-Connolly ki jodi aaj bhi tufaan macheaegi?
Is PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction today blog mein sab kuch cover hai — IPL 2026 form data, H2H record, bowler vs batter matchups, pitch report, GL SL aur Differential teams. Chalo shuru karte hain.
Match Details
| Parameter | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026, Match 35 |
| Teams | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings |
| Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Afternoon Match) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
Important: Ye afternoon match hai — 3:30 PM. Dew ka koi role nahi hoga. Matlab dono innings mein conditions almost same rahenge. Toss ka advantage evening matches se kum hoga. Pitch afternoon mein thoda slow hoti hai aur spinners ko grip milti hai — ye aaj ka game-changer factor hai.
Points Table
| Team | M | W | L | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | +1.821 |
| DC | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.052 |
PBKS table pe pehle, DC chhathe number pe. PBKS ke liye ye match playoff qualification ke bahut karib le jaayega. DC ke liye ye match bahut important hai — haare toh playoff race mein aur peeche ho jayenge.

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Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
Arun Jaitley Stadium — purana naam Feroz Shah Kotla — ek aise ground hai jahan pitch ka character afternoon aur evening matches mein alag alag hota hai.
Afternoon match mein pitch kaisi hogi:
Afternoon mein surface dry rehti hai, slowly heat absorb karta hai, aur spinners ko natural grip milti hai. Kuldeep Yadav aur Axar Patel ke liye ye ek dream condition hogi. Ball slow ho jaata hai, batters ko timing mushkil hoti hai middle overs mein. PBKS ke aggressive openers — jo pace ko prefer karte hain — ko ye conditions challenge karegi.
IPL 2026 mein is venue pe 2 matches:
- DC vs MI (Match 8): DC ne 162/6 defend kiya — MI 162 chase nahi kar paaye. Spinners effective the
- RCB vs DC (Match 26): RCB ne 175/8 banaya, DC ne 179/4 chase kiya last ball pe. High-scoring lekin close
| Pitch Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface | Black soil — flat, consistent bounce |
| Square Boundary | 63-67 metres |
| Straight Boundary | 73 metres |
| Average IPL 2026 Score | 175-185 (afternoon conditions today) |
| Pace Wickets % | 55% |
| Spin Wickets % | 45% |
| Dew Factor | Zero — afternoon match |
| Toss Decision | Bat first ya bowl first — dono viable |
| Spinners | Very effective middle overs (8-15) |
| Pace | New ball swing available, early overs |
| Safe Total | 175-190 to defend |
Fantasy ke liye main point: Aaj afternoon pitch pe Kuldeep Yadav aur Axar Patel dono peak effective honge. PBKS ke against in dono ka inclusion is PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction today mein non-negotiable hai.
Probable Playing XI
DC: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan Impact options: Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair
PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact options: Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod
Milestone Alert: KL Rahul sirf 73 runs door hain 5500 IPL runs se. Aur Kuldeep Yadav sirf 4 wickets dur hain T20 cricket mein 250 wickets se. Dono ka motivation aaj extra high hai.
PBKS IPL 2026 — Full Batting Scorecard Match by Match
| # | Player | Role | M4 GT | M7 CSK | M12 KKR | M17 SRH | M24 MI | M29 LSG | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priyansh Arya | LHB | 39 | 39 | NR | 46 | 28 | 93 | 245 | 236.5 |
| 2 | Prabhsimran Singh | RHB+WK | 22 | 12 | NR | 18 | 51 | 14 | 117 | 148.1 |
| 3 | Cooper Connolly | LHB | 38 | 18 | NR | 59 | 14 | 87 | 216 | 189.5 |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | RHB | 50 | 50 | NR | 28 | 51 | 28 | 208 | 182.5 |
| 5 | Shashank Singh | RHB | 12 | 22 | NR | 14 | 8 | 18 | 74 | 148.0 |
| 6 | Marcus Stoinis | RHB | 18 | 14 | NR | 22 | 12 | 24 | 90 | 136.4 |
PBKS: 5 matches, 5 wins — IPL 2026 ki akeli unbeaten team. Match 12 (KKR) washout tha.
Key observations:
- Priyansh Arya — 236.5 SR, 93 off 37 vs LSG — iska koi jawab nahi is season mein. Sab se dangerous opener
- Cooper Connolly — 87 off 45 vs LSG, 59 vs SRH — form peak pe. Low-ownership differential pick
- Shreyas Iyer — teen consecutive 50+ scores. 208 runs at 182.5 SR as captain — perfect form
- Prabhsimran Singh — 51 vs MI mein anchor role kiya. Less explosive than Arya but reliable
- Stoinis — consistent support act. Death mein finishing capacity hai
PBKS IPL 2026 — Bowling Form
| Bowler | Type | M4 | M7 | M17 | M24 | M29 | IPL 2026 Wkts | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | LAF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7.8 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Legspin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8.2 |
| Xavier Bartlett | RAF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9.1 |
| Marco Jansen | LAF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8.8 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | RAF | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9.4 |
Arshdeep Singh PBKS ka leading wicket-taker hai — 8 wickets at 7.8 economy. Powerplay mein DC ke openers ke against wo sabse bada threat hai.
DC IPL 2026 — Full Batting Scorecard Match by Match
| # | Player | Role | M5 LSG | M8 MI | M14 GT | M18 CSK | M26 RCB | M31 SRH | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul | RHB+WK | 1 | 1 | 92 | 15 | 57 | 18 | 184 | 139.4 |
| 2 | Pathum Nissanka | RHB | 8 | 24 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 80 | 105.3 |
| 3 | Nitish Rana | LHB | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 57 | 77 | 143.5 |
| 4 | Sameer Rizvi | RHB | 70* | 90 | — | — | 0 | 41 | 201 | 162.1 |
| 5 | Tristan Stubbs | RHB | 39* | — | 34 | — | 60 | 27 | 160 | 152.4 |
| 6 | David Miller | LHB | — | — | 14 | 1 | 22* | 0 | 37 | 148.0 |
| 7 | Axar Patel | LHB | 14 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 22* | 2 | 65 | 126.0 |
DC: 6 matches — Won 3, Lost 3. Last match SRH se 47 runs se haare — 195/9 banake.
Key observations:
- Sameer Rizvi — 201 runs at 162 SR as Impact Sub. 70* vs LSG aur 90 vs MI — agar aaj bhi aaya toh match palat sakta hai. Lekin DC ke batting lineup mein starting XI mein nahi hai
- KL Rahul — 92 vs GT brilliant tha lekin baaki inconsistent — 1, 1, 15, 18. 5500 IPL runs milestone aaj possible
- Nitish Rana — pehle 5 matches mein failure, lekin SRH ke against 57 off 27 — form wapas aa rahi hai
- Stubbs — 60 vs RCB, 39* vs LSG — DC ka most consistent finisher
- Miller — golden duck vs SRH, out of touch. High risk pick
- Nissanka — 80 runs in 6 innings — poorest opener form in DC’s lineup
DC IPL 2026 — Bowling Form
| Bowler | Type | M5 | M8 | M14 | M18 | M26 | M31 | IPL 2026 Wkts | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | Wrist spin | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7.9 |
| Axar Patel | LA-spin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7.2 |
| Lungi Ngidi | RAF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9.4 |
| T Natarajan | LAF | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9.8 |
| Mukesh Kumar | RAF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10.2 |
Ngidi DC ka leading wicket-taker hai — 13 wickets IPL 2026 mein. Kuldeep aur Axar dono afternoon pitch pe spin grip se zyada effective honge PBKS ke against.
PBKS vs DC Head to Head Record IPL
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Matches | 35 |
| DC Wins | 17 |
| PBKS Wins | 17 |
| No Result | 1 |
| DC Win % | 48.6% |
| PBKS Win % | 48.6% |
| At Arun Jaitley Delhi | DC 6 — PBKS 6 |
| DC Highest vs PBKS | 231 |
| PBKS Highest vs DC | 206 |
| PBKS Lowest vs DC | 104 (all out) |
| Last Match Result | DC won by 6 wkts (IPL 2025) |
| Last 3 Results | DC 2 wins, PBKS 1 win |
Bilkul 50-50 rivalry hai — 17-17. Aur Arun Jaitley mein bhi 6-6. Koi team clearly dominant nahi hai. Aaj ka PBKS vs DC match prediction today is liye genuinely tough hai.
Last 2 H2H Matches — Full Detail
IPL 2025 — Arun Jaitley Delhi | DC Won by 6 Wickets
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| PBKS | 162/7 (20 overs) |
| DC | 165/4 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | DC won by 6 wickets |
PBKS Batting: Shashank Singh 44, Shreyas Iyer 38 DC Batting: KL Rahul 58*, Stubbs 34* Key Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav 3/24 — match-defining spell
Key takeaway: Kuldeep ne Shreyas Iyer samait PBKS ke 3 key batters dismiss kiye. KL Rahul ne DC ko ghar mein jeeta diya. Ye PBKS vs DC pitch report aaj ke liye bhi relevant hai — Kuldeep Delhi pitch pe PBKS ke against proven hai.
IPL 2024 — Mullanpur, Chandigarh | PBKS Won by 4 Wickets
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| DC | 174/9 (20 overs) |
| PBKS | 175/6 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | PBKS won by 4 wickets — last over thriller |
DC Batting: Axar Patel 38, Jake Fraser-McGurk 32 PBKS Batting: Prabhsimran Singh 54, Iyer 42
PBKS Batters vs DC Bowlers — Direct Matchup Data
Priyansh Arya vs DC Bowlers
| DC Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 12 | 22 | 1W | Kuldeep — dismissed once |
| Axar Patel | 8 | 18 | 0W | Arya — 225 SR, dominant |
| Lungi Ngidi | 6 | 18 | 0W | Arya — 300 SR, just hits |
| T Natarajan | 4 | 8 | 1W | Natarajan — dismissed once |
Analysis: Arya Axar ke against 225 SR pe hai — Axar ko rok nahi sakta. Kuldeep ne ek baar dismiss kiya. Kuldeep vs Arya powerplay ke baad sabse important individual battle hai. Agar Kuldeep Arya ko early dismiss kare, PBKS ka sab kuch badal jaata hai kyunki Arya unka primary match-winner hai.
Cooper Connolly vs DC Bowlers
| DC Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 18 | 28 | 2W | Kuldeep — 2 dismissals |
| Axar Patel | 14 | 22 | 1W | Axar — dismissed once |
| Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 18 | 0W | Connolly — handles pace |
| T Natarajan | 6 | 12 | 0W | Competitive |
Analysis: Kuldeep ne Connolly ko 2 baar dismiss kiya hai — most dismissals of any DC bowler vs Connolly. Left-hander hone ki wajah se Kuldeep ka angle uske body mein aata hai, aur googly outside edge create karta hai. Kuldeep vs Connolly is match ka most high-probability wicket matchup hai.
Shreyas Iyer vs DC Bowlers
| DC Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 24 | 28 | 3W | Kuldeep — 3 dismissals |
| Axar Patel | 18 | 22 | 1W | Axar — dismissed once |
| Lungi Ngidi | 12 | 18 | 0W | Iyer — 150 SR |
| Mukesh Kumar | 8 | 14 | 0W | Competitive |
Analysis: Kuldeep ne Shreyas Iyer ko 3 baar dismiss kiya hai — ye is poore match ka most one-sided individual matchup hai. Iyer Kuldeep ke against sirf 116 SR pe hai — uske normal level 182 SR se bahut neeche. Kuldeep vs Iyer is match ka #1 defining battle hai. IPL 2025 mein bhi Kuldeep ne Iyer ko dismiss karke DC ko jeet dila thi.
Prabhsimran Singh vs DC Bowlers
| DC Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | 16 | 18 | 2W | Axar — 2 dismissals |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 14 | 22 | 1W | Kuldeep — dismissed once |
| Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 16 | 0W | Prabhsimran — handles pace |
| T Natarajan | 8 | 14 | 0W | Competitive |
Analysis: Axar ne Prabhsimran ko 2 baar dismiss kiya hai. Left-arm spin against right-hander opener — flat ball Prabhsimran ko beat karta hai. Axar vs Prabhsimran powerplay/early middle overs mein key battle hai.
DC Batters vs PBKS Bowlers — Direct Matchup Data
KL Rahul vs PBKS Bowlers
| PBKS Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 20 | 28 | 2W | Arshdeep — 2 dismissals |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 18 | 22 | 1W | Chahal — dismissed once |
| Marco Jansen | 12 | 18 | 0W | Rahul — 150 SR |
| Xavier Bartlett | 8 | 14 | 0W | Competitive |
Analysis: Arshdeep ne Rahul ko 2 baar dismiss kiya. Left-arm pace ka angle against right-handed opener Rahul ke outside edge ko target karta hai. Arshdeep vs Rahul powerplay mein sabse important DC batting battle hai. 5500 IPL runs ka milestone distract bhi kar sakta hai.
Sameer Rizvi vs PBKS Bowlers
| PBKS Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 14 | 22 | 2W | Chahal — 2 dismissals |
| Arshdeep Singh | 10 | 18 | 0W | Rizvi — handles pace |
| Marco Jansen | 8 | 18 | 0W | Rizvi — aggressive |
| Xavier Bartlett | 6 | 14 | 0W | Competitive |
Analysis: Chahal ne Rizvi ko 2 baar dismiss kiya — lekin Rizvi sirf Impact Sub ke roop mein aayega. Agar aata hai toh Chahal ke against cautious rehna padega. Rizvi vs Chahal match ka wildcard matchup hai.
Tristan Stubbs vs PBKS Bowlers
| PBKS Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 14 | 22 | 1W | Arshdeep — dismissed once |
| Marco Jansen | 10 | 18 | 0W | Stubbs — 180 SR |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 12 | 14 | 1W | Chahal — dismissed once |
| Xavier Bartlett | 8 | 16 | 0W | Competitive |
Analysis: Stubbs ka 152.4 SR this season reliable hai. Arshdeep aur Chahal ne ek ek baar dismiss kiya — moderate risk. Stubbs DC ka safest finisher pick hai fantasy ke liye.
Key Matchup Summary Table
| # | Battle | Batter | Bowler | Edge | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 Battle | Shreyas Iyer | Kuldeep Yadav | Kuldeep — 3 dismissals, SR 116 | CRITICAL |
| 2 | Opener Battle | Priyansh Arya | Kuldeep Yadav | Kuldeep — 1 dismissal | HIGH |
| 3 | LH Special | Cooper Connolly | Kuldeep Yadav | Kuldeep — 2 dismissals | CRITICAL |
| 4 | WK Battle | Prabhsimran Singh | Axar Patel | Axar — 2 dismissals | HIGH |
| 5 | Opener DC | KL Rahul | Arshdeep Singh | Arshdeep — 2 dismissals | HIGH |
| 6 | Impact Sub | Sameer Rizvi | Yuzvendra Chahal | Chahal — 2 dismissals | MEDIUM |
| 7 | Finisher | Tristan Stubbs | Arshdeep Singh | Arshdeep — 1 dismissal | MEDIUM |
| 8 | DC Bowler | — | Lungi Ngidi | 13 IPL 2026 wickets | HIGH |
Player Analysis — Kaun Perform Karega Aaj
Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) — Afternoon Pitch Ka Sabse Dangerous Bowler
Chahal abhi ek milestone pe hai — koi bhi ek dismissal ya match-winning performance usse aur IPL legend bana dega. Arun Jaitley Stadium ki afternoon pitch — dry, slow, grip aane ki guarantee — uske leg-spin ke liye made-to-order surface hai. DC ke batters — Rahul, Rana, Stubbs — sab right-handers hain jo googly ke against historically struggle karte hain. Chahal vs DC line-up aaj ke PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction today mein sabse important bowling pick hai PBKS ki taraf se.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC) — Iyer Ka Katal Bowler
Kuldeep ne Shreyas Iyer ko 3, Connolly ko 2, aur Arya ko 1 — total 6 wickets akele PBKS ke key batters ke against liye hain. 4 wickets aur door hain T20 mein 250 wickets se — aaj ka din milestone pe ho sakta hai. Afternoon pitch pe Kuldeep ka googly aur flipper deadly hote hain. Is PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction today mein Kuldeep #1 non-negotiable pick hai.
Priyansh Arya (PBKS) — 236 SR Ka Tufaan
93 off 37 vs LSG — 9 sixes. 39 off 11 vs CSK. 46 vs SRH. Is season mein Arya ka pattern hai — pehle 10 balls mein match decide karne wali innings. Delhi pitch flat hai, boundaries short hain — Arya ke liye ideal conditions. Agar wo pehle 3 overs survive kar gaya, toh PBKS 220+ le jaayega. Highest ceiling pick of the match.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) — Teen Consecutive 50s Ka Captain
208 IPL 2026 runs at 182.5 SR. Teen baar 50+ score kiya. Lekin Kuldeep ke against SR sirf 116 — clear weakness. Arun Jaitley pe afternoon mein Kuldeep ka spin grip karega. Iyer high reward lekin Kuldeep factor hai. GL mein captain as differential option, SL mein avoid.
KL Rahul (DC) — Home Ground + Milestone
5500 IPL runs sirf 73 dur hain. Arun Jaitley Rahul ka home ground raha hai — DC ke liye kaafi saalon se khelal raha hai. 92 vs GT tha uska best this season. Lekin Arshdeep ke against 2 dismissals — powerplay mein critical battle. SL mein safe WK pick, GL mein captain differential.
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) — DC Top Order Ka Kaatil
8 IPL 2026 wickets at 7.8 economy — PBKS ka leading wicket-taker. Rahul ko 2 baar dismiss kiya, Stubbs ko ek baar. Powerplay mein left-arm pace ka angle DC ke right-handed openers ke against effective hai. Must-pick bowler from PBKS side.
Tristan Stubbs (DC) — Most Consistent DC Batter
60 vs RCB, 39* vs LSG — Stubbs DC ka most reliable middle-order batter hai. 152.4 SR this season. Flat Arun Jaitley pitch pe agar woh bat karne aaye jab ball soft hoti hai (overs 10-15), toh 35-45 easy hai. Safe pick for DC batting.
Lungi Ngidi (DC) — 13 Wickets Ka Ace
IPL 2026 mein DC ka leading wicket-taker — 13 wickets. Powerplay mein swing aur seam, death mein yorkers. PBKS ke openers — Arya, Connolly — pace ke against ek hi taraf khelte hain, Ngidi ke variations unhe trouble de sakte hain. Must-pick pacer from DC.
Must Pick Players — Stats-Based Core
| Category | Player | Team | Key Stat | Why Non-Negotiable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batter #1 | Priyansh Arya | PBKS | 236.5 SR, 93 off 37 last match | Highest ceiling, 9 sixes in last game |
| Batter #2 | KL Rahul | DC | 5500 milestone, home ground, 92 vs GT | WK bonus + home form |
| Bowler #1 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Iyer 3W, Connolly 2W, Arya 1W | 6 key wickets vs PBKS batters |
| Bowler #2 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 8 IPL 2026 wickets, 7.8 economy | Rahul 2W, new ball swing |
| All-rounder #1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | Afternoon pitch specialist, Rizvi 2W | Leg-spin on dry Delhi surface |
| All-rounder #2 | Axar Patel | DC | Prabhsimran 2W, 7.2 economy | Home captain, spin grip aaj |

PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today — Small League (SL) Team
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul (DC)
Batters: Priyansh Arya (PBKS), Cooper Connolly (PBKS), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Tristan Stubbs (DC)
All-rounders: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), Axar Patel (DC)
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav (DC), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Lungi Ngidi (DC), Marco Jansen (PBKS)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer | Vice-Captain: Priyansh Arya
Kyun ye SL team: Iyer captain teen consecutive 50s ke saath — consistent floor hai. Arya VC highest ceiling hai — 236 SR. Kuldeep PBKS ke top 3 ke against 6 wickets — non-negotiable. Axar + Chahal dono afternoon Delhi pitch pe peak effective. Ngidi 13 IPL 2026 wickets se DC ka bowling ace.

Today Match IPL Dream 11 Team — Grand League (GL) Team
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Batters: Priyansh Arya (PBKS), KL Rahul (DC), Nitish Rana (DC), Tristan Stubbs (DC)
All-rounders: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), Axar Patel (DC)
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav (DC), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Lungi Ngidi (DC), Vijaykumar Vyshak (PBKS)
Captain: Priyansh Arya | Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav
Kyun ye GL team: Arya captain — 236 SR, agar aaj chalta hai toh GL rank jumps guaranteed. Kuldeep VC — 3 Iyer dismissals + afternoon pitch = best bowling differential. Prabhsimran WK as differential — lower ownership than Rahul. Nitish Rana 57 off 27 last match mein — wapas form mein, low ownership.
Differential Team — Maximum Rank Jump
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Batters: Priyansh Arya (PBKS), Nitish Rana (DC), Tristan Stubbs (DC), Shashank Singh (PBKS)
All-rounders: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), Marcus Stoinis (PBKS)
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav (DC), Axar Patel (DC), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Vijaykumar Vyshak (PBKS)
Captain: Yuzvendra Chahal | Vice-Captain: Priyansh Arya
Kyun ye differential team: Chahal captain — afternoon Delhi pitch, PBKS ka best spinner, DC ke right-handers ke against, almost zero captain ownership. Agar 3-4 wickets leta hai, GL mein top 10 guaranteed. Stoinis all-rounder — dual contribution at low ownership. Shashank Singh ultra-low ownership batting pick.
Captain-VC Options Summary
| Option | C | VC | Best For | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe SL | Shreyas Iyer | Priyansh Arya | Small League | 3 consecutive 50s + 236 SR ceiling |
| GL Differential | Priyansh Arya | Kuldeep Yadav | Grand League | Highest ceiling + 3 Iyer dismissals |
| Bowling Hero | Yuzvendra Chahal | Arshdeep Singh | GL afternoon pitch | Leg-spin on dry surface domination |
| DC Captain | KL Rahul | Kuldeep Yadav | SL if DC bat first | Milestone + home ground |
| Contrarian | Axar Patel | Lungi Ngidi | Differential only | Home captain spin + 13 wickets |
PBKS vs DC Today Match Prediction
Ye PBKS vs DC today match prediction stats, matchups, aur pitch conditions pe based hai.
PBKS jeetega agar: Arya-Connolly pehle 8 overs mein 80+ bana dein, Chahal middle overs mein DC ke top order ko restrict kare, Arshdeep Rahul ko pehle 3 overs mein dismiss kare.
DC jeetega agar: Kuldeep Arya ya Iyer ko pehle 8 overs mein dismiss kare, KL Rahul ya Stubbs DC ke liye 50+ banayein, Ngidi death mein PBKS ke finishers ko rok de.
Predicted Winner: PBKS — 5-match unbeaten run, squad balance, Arya-Connolly-Iyer ki in-form top-3, aur PBKS vs DC rivalry mein recent momentum. Lekin afternoon Arun Jaitley pitch pe Kuldeep ka Iyer-Connolly ke against record ek real upset factor hai. DC ke ghar mein jeetna PBKS ke liye impossible nahi hai.
Wild Card Section — Ye Players Bhi Match Palat Sakein
Sameer Rizvi (DC, Impact Sub): 201 runs as Impact Sub this season — 70* vs LSG, 90 vs MI. Agar aaj bhi aaya, Chahal ke against 2 dismissals hain lekin uska natural game flat pitches pe perfect hai. Ultra-low ownership, maximum upside. GL mein zaroor consider karo agar confirmed hai.
Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): Death mein hitting capability hai. LSG match mein usne last over mein winning shot maari. Bowling bhi karta hai kabhi kabhi — 2 dual-role overs. Low ownership pick with decent upside.
Nitish Rana (DC): SRH ke against 57 off 27 — form wapas aa rahi hai suddenly. Left-hander jo Chahal ke against aggressive approach rakhta hai. Pehle 5 matches mein zero runs the — toh ownership near zero hogi. Ek innings turn around GL mein huge rank jump de sakti hai.
Players to Avoid
David Miller (DC) — golden duck vs SRH, sirf 37 runs in 5 innings IPL 2026 mein. Out of touch completely. High credit cost ke badle zero return. Avoid in every format.
Pathum Nissanka (DC) — 80 runs in 6 innings at 105.3 SR. Opener hone ke bawajood runs nahi aa rahe. Arshdeep ke against vulnerable hai. Avoid.
Shashank Singh (PBKS) — 74 runs in 5 innings at 148 SR — okay lekin nahi chala consistently. Differential team mein hi consider karo, SL/GL nahi.
Marco Jansen (PBKS) — 3 wickets at 8.8 economy — decent lekin flat Arun Jaitley pitch pe left-arm pace ko middle overs mein expensive hone ka risk hai. Arshdeep se better bowling option available hai.
FAQ — PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today
Q1. PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction today ke liye best team kya hai?
SL ke liye: Rahul (WK-C), Arya (VC), Connolly, Iyer, Stubbs, Chahal, Axar, Kuldeep, Arshdeep, Ngidi, Jansen. GL ke liye: Prabhsimran (WK), Arya (C), Rahul, Rana, Stubbs, Chahal, Axar, Kuldeep (VC), Arshdeep, Ngidi, Vyshak. Ye PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction today pitch, form aur matchup data pe based hai.
Q2. PBKS vs DC today match prediction mein captain kaun hona chahiye?
SL mein Shreyas Iyer safest captain — 3 consecutive 50s, 182.5 SR, captain’s confidence peak pe. GL mein Priyansh Arya best captain — 236.5 SR, 93 off 37 last match, highest ceiling in the entire fixture. Afternoon pitch flat hai — Arya ke liye ideal batting conditions.
Q3. PBKS vs DC today ka pitch report kya kehta hai?
Arun Jaitley ki afternoon pitch spinners ke liye effective hoti hai — dry surface spin grip deta hai. Average score 175-185 expected. Dew zero hai (afternoon match). Kuldeep aur Axar ke liye dream conditions. Chahal bhi effective hoga. PBKS vs DC pitch report clearly spinners ko advantage deta hai DC ki taraf se.
Q4. PBKS vs DC head to head record kya hai?
35 IPL matches mein exactly 17-17 hai — ek match no result. Ye IPL ki sabse balanced rivalry hai. Arun Jaitley Delhi mein bhi 6-6 ka record hai. Last match (IPL 2025) DC ne 6 wickets se jeeta tha — Kuldeep 3/24 ne match decide kiya.
Q5. PBKS vs DC today who will win — final prediction?
PBKS ko slight edge hai — 5-match unbeaten run, better current form, aur Arya-Connolly-Iyer top-3 ka combination kisi ke liye bhi contain karna mushkil hai. Lekin DC ke ghar mein, afternoon pitch pe, Kuldeep ke Iyer ke against 3 wickets ke saath — upset bilkul possible hai. 55% PBKS, 45% DC.
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