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Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Betting Preview, Odds & Predictions

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Last updated: 24 Apr 2026

The upcoming IPL clash on April 25, 2026, between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Delhi promises to be a thrilling encounter. Punjab Kings are in exceptional form, with five wins out of six matches, while Delhi Capitals have slipped after a strong start, losing three out of their last four. Punjab Kings stand at the top of the table, while Delhi languishes in the bottom half. The Capitals have historically done well against the Kings but could face a strong challenge this time. Predictions favor Punjab Kings, with KL Rahul and Priyansh Arya expected to be top performers.

Simon Lewis 24 Apr 2026
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  • Delhi Capitals have struggled in their last four matches and are slipping down the table.
  • Punjab Kings are the team of the tournament, unbeaten after six matches.
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This Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings prediction preview looks ahead to the IPL group match played in India. The Punjab Kings are in immaculate form, winning five of their six matches, with the other match rained-off. They are looking unbeatable, although the same was said about the Royal Challengers.

Delhi Capitals started the season well but have slipped up, losing three of their last four matches.

Match Details


MatchDelhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
CompetitionIndian Premier League
Date25 April 2026
Time16:00 SAST
VenueDelhi, India

Recent Form


TeamLast 5 Matches
Delhi CapitalsWLLWL
Punjab KingsW–WWW

The Kings are on top of the table while Delhi are in the bottom half and could be overtaken if they don’t get back to wnning ways. 

Head-to-Head Record


DateWinnerMargin of victoryCompetition
24 May 2025Delhi Capitals6 wicketsIPL
23 Mar 2024Punjab Kings4 wicketsIPL
17 May 2023Delhi Capitals15 runsIPL
13 May 2023Punjab Kings31 runsIPL
16 May 2022Delhi Capitals17 runsIPL

The Capitals have had the rub over the Kings in recent years, but it’s looking likely that the Kings will level things up in this next clash.

Team News


Delhi Capitals (possible XI): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Punjab Kings (possible XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Key Stats


  • Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul has scored 92, 57 & 37 in his last 4 knocks.
  • Delhi Capitals’ Nitish Rana scored 57 off 30 balls against the Sunrisers.
  • Delhi Capitals’ Lungi Ngidi is their leading wicket-taker (7 wickets, ave 29.4).
  • Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya has scored 39, 57 & 93 in his last 4 innings.
  • Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly scored 87 off 46 balls against the Super Giants.
  • Punjab Kings’ Marco Jansen took 2/37 against the Super Giants.

Latest Odds


MarketOdds
Delhi Capitals Win2.15
Punjab Kings Win1.62
Match to go to a Super Over26.00

Verdict

Punjab Kings are backed to beat Delhi Capitals, with KL Rahul backed to be the Capitals’ best batter.
Priyansh Arya is backed to be the Punjab Kings’ best batter, with Cooper Connolly backed to score over 28.5 runs.
    
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