DC vs PBKS match report: scorecard, what decided it, standings impact — IPL 2026 Match 35
PBKS vs DC full-scorecard report — how the innings played out, the moment it tilted, and where the result leaves the standings.
Punjab Kings Final against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Final The full scorecard, the key moments that swung the match, and the standings impact are below.
Scorecard snapshot
How the match unfolded
Delhi Capitals batted first and put up a big-score platform — 264/2 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings chased 265 and got there deep into the final quarter at 265/4 in 18.5 overs. The chase was built on keeping wickets in hand through the middle overs and pouncing on the boundary options at the back end.
The pre-match read, reviewed
Pre-match read had PBKS at 95% — and they delivered. A call that held through the toss, the powerplay, and into the back end.
What the result does to the table
The result pushes Punjab Kings to 13 points at #1, inside the top two. Delhi Capitals stay on 6 at #5, and with every completed matchday compressing the league phase further, the cut line is tightening.
Played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. First ball was 15:30 IST on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
Reader FAQ
Who won DC vs PBKS?
PBKS won. Final
What did the pre-match model say?
The pre-match edge was DC at 51%, and the archived reasons remain visible lower on the page for review.
Was the page updated after the result?
Yes. Completed matches are converted to result-state language on the same canonical URL and keep an explicit update log.