DC vs PBKS Team Previews 35th Match
Delhi Capitals are still searching for a settled and consistent playing XI built around in-form players, while Punjab Kings will aim to carry forward the strong momentum they’ve built over their last six matches. Both teams head into their seventh game of the season, a daytime fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where conditions are typically batting-friendly. With that in mind, having a strong and reliable batting unit could be the key factor in deciding this contest.
DC Team Preview & Analysis
Delhi Capitals have looked inconsistent throughout the tournament, though the mega auction helped them rebuild a strong squad with additions like Mitchell Starc, Nitish Rana, David Miller, and Ben Duckett. However, Duckett’s absence and Starc’s injury recovery were significant setbacks at the start of the season. Now, with Starc expected to return to the playing XI, DC’s bowling attack gains serious firepower, featuring T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, and Kuldeep Yadav, supported by all-rounders like Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam, and Sameer Rizvi. To find consistency, DC could benefit from a settled batting order with Prithvi Shaw and KL Rahul opening, followed by Rana at No.3, then Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Miller, and Axar. With Vipraj as the impact player, this combination could provide the balance DC need to turn their campaign around.
PBKS Team Preview & Analysis
Punjab Kings have been one of the most consistent teams across both last season and this year, and they currently sit at the top of the table. If they maintain this momentum, a place in the finals looks very likely. Their success largely depends on strong starts—if one of the openers like Prabhsimran Singh or Priyansh Arya settles in, they have the firepower to chase down almost any target. It’s especially exciting to see them dominate games right from the power play. The only concern for PBKS is the form of Marcus Stoinis—but if he finds his rhythm, this team could become nearly unstoppable.