Delhi Capitals are all set to lock horns against Punjab Kings in match 35 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This match comes at a halfway point in the tournament where both the teams would look to seize an important victory which could go on to influence their stance in the points table significantly.

Delhi Capitals have had a very inconsistent start to their campaign, having recorded 3 wins and 3 losses so far. The team after starting off with consecutive victories seems to be facing a sudden dip in their form with 3 losses in the previous 4 games. Their batting is the main area of concern for them as the top order keeps faltering with regular inconsistency, and it is the responsibility of key players like KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka and captain Axar Patel to score big. The pace attack of Lungi Ngidi has been very economical, but the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel haven't produced their best form at their home ground.

Punjab Kings on the other hand is the only team that remains unbeaten in the tournament, with 11 points in 6 games. They have dominated all their games, with an attack that is proving to be both lethal with the ball and solid with the bat, as they are confidently chasing tough targets while defending massive totals as well. Their top order is in remarkable form and with Arshdeep Singh already back in form, their bowling unit looks even stronger. Punjab Kings, having all the momentum in their favor with a balanced squad, will surely look forward to extend their winning streak, whereas Delhi Capitals will have to produce a near-perfect game to halt the table-toppers and to continue their journey for a spot in the playoffs.

At the toss, Delhi Capitals won and chose to bat first. The captain of the side, Axar Patel claimed that they would like to put a score on the board given the hot weather in Delhi. DC, meanwhile, will be playing the same squad.

Here's what the captains said at the toss:

Axar Patel:

Shreyas Iyer:

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