Catch the updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, April 25. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI

Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the IPL 2026 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, April 25!

Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting return to the ground at which their partnership was first forged as their unbeaten Punjab Kings side looks to keep its winning run going against a Delhi Capitals side struggling for momentum this season.

Match details

Date & Time: April 25, 2026; 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

Team news: Delhi Capitals has added Rehan Ahmed to its squad as a replacement for Ben Duckett, while Mitchell Starc has joined the team in India though he is expected to miss this match. Punjab Kings has been given another boost by the arrival of Lockie Ferguson.

Pitch/weather report: The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium could have something in it for the bowlers, possibly keeping a touch low. The heat in Delhi could also mean that the pitch could break up in this day game.