DC vs PBKS Player Bets – Top Batsman, Bowler & Value Picks

Updated At: 2026-04-25

Welcome to our DC vs PBKS player bets guide for Match 35 of IPL 2026 on April 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. For a full match preview, check our DC vs PBKS match prediction.

Delhi Capitals come into this match after a heavy defeat to SRH, where they conceded 240-plus, exposing issues in their bowling execution under pressure.

However, they remain a competitive side with a strong batting core led by KL Rahul and supported by Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have been one of the standout teams this season, remaining unbeaten early in the campaign and sitting at the top of the table.

Their success has been driven by a balanced lineup featuring Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and a disciplined bowling unit led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for high-scoring games, with average first-innings totals ranging around 170–220 and a slight advantage to chasing teams. Below you will find our top batsman picks, top bowler predictions, player of the match tips, and the best DC vs PBKS player performance bets and IPL 2026 player prop bets for today's fixture. For more markets across the tournament, see our IPL 2026 cricket betting tips.

In this guide:

Top batsman picks — our main pick and a backup at value odds
Top bowler picks — who to back for wickets in this fixture
Player of the match & prop bets — under-the-radar angles at longer odds

DC vs PBKS Top Batsman Prediction — Who to Back for Most Runs?

The Delhi surface is typically batting-friendly, especially in the first innings where the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, as the game progresses, spinners and cutters become increasingly effective, making shot selection in the middle overs crucial. This is an afternoon game, which means the surface is expected to offer more assistance to spin than a night fixture would.

Delhi Capitals rely heavily on KL Rahul at the top of the order. He has already scored over 200 runs this season, making him their most consistent performer with the bat. Stubbs and Rizvi provide the acceleration in the middle overs.

For the DC vs PBKS top batsman prediction, Punjab Kings have a more explosive but slightly unpredictable batting unit. Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer anchor the innings, while Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera provide power in the middle and death overs.

DC Top Batsman Picks — DC vs PBKS

Sameer Rizvi

Last match stats — 41 runs vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 209 runs in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 79 runs in 2 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 160 runs in 2 matches

KL Rahul

Last match stats — 37 runs vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 206 runs in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 252 runs in 10 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 206 runs in 7 matches

Tristan Stubbs

Last match stats — 27 runs vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 196 runs in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 23 runs in 2 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 10 runs in 2 matches

Bookmaker	Sameer Rizvi	KL Rahul	Tristan Stubbs
1xBet	6.20	3.20	7.00
Parimatch	6.20	3.20	7.00
Stake	6.00	2.75	9.75

PBKS Top Batsman Picks — DC vs PBKS

Cooper Connolly

Last match stats — 87 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 223 runs in 6 matches
Record vs DC — DNP
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — DNP

Priyansh Arya

Last match stats — 93 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 211 runs in 5 matches
Record vs DC — 32 runs in 1 match
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 32 runs in 1 match

Prabhsimran Singh

Last match stats — 0 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 211 runs in 6 matches
Record vs DC — 115 runs in 6 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 41 runs in 3 matches

Bookmaker	Cooper Connolly	Priyansh Arya	Prabhsimran Singh
1xBet	4.80	4.20	4.20
Parimatch	4.80	4.20	4.20
Stake	5.50	4.50	3.80

DC vs PBKS — Top Batsman Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	Priyansh Arya	KL Rahul	Prabhsimran Singh
1xBet	7.50	5.00	6.50
Parimatch	7.50	5.00	6.50
Stake	6.50	3.85	5.30

We are backing Prabhsimran Singh to be the top batsman in this match. He has shown strong intent at the top of the order this season, providing quick starts in the powerplay and putting the opposition bowlers under pressure early.

On a batting-friendly surface at Delhi, his aggressive approach makes him a high-upside pick, especially if he gets through the initial phase. We back him to capitalise on the conditions and emerge as the top batsman of the DC vs PBKS match.

For Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul is our pick, having already scored 206 runs in 6 matches this season and 252 runs in 10 career appearances against PBKS.

DC vs PBKS Top Bowler Prediction — Who Will Take the Most Wickets?

Arun Jaitley Stadium offers a mixed surface. While it has been more batting-friendly in recent seasons, bowlers who rely on variation and execution still find success here. High scores are common, but wickets usually come from pressure bowling in key phases rather than early assistance with the new ball.

With this being an afternoon game, dew will not be a factor, which brings spinners more into play throughout the innings. The dry surface is expected to assist turn in the middle overs, making wrist spinners particularly effective, while pacers will need to rely on cutters and variations rather than outright pace.

Kuldeep Yadav is Delhi's primary wicket-taking option in these conditions. His ability to exploit any grip on the surface and break partnerships makes him a key threat, while their pace attack will still play a role at the death.

For the DC vs PBKS top bowler prediction, Punjab Kings have a well-balanced attack. Arshdeep Singh remains their main wicket-taking option, especially at the death. In these afternoon conditions, however, Yuzvendra Chahal becomes even more important, as the absence of dew allows him to attack consistently through the middle overs.

Lungi Ngidi's ability to use slower balls and cutters makes him particularly effective in these conditions, and PBKS tend to take risks in the middle and death overs, which increases wicket-taking opportunities.

DC Top Bowler Picks — DC vs PBKS

Lungi Ngidi

Last match stats — 0/41 vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 7 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 5 wickets in 2 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 4 wickets in 3 matches

Axar Patel

Last match stats — 1/23 vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 6 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 21 wickets in 20 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 21 wickets in 26 matches

Kuldeep Yadav

Last match stats — 0/30 vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 5 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 11 wickets in 11 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 12 wickets in 9 matches

Bookmaker	Lungi Ngidi	Axar Patel	Kuldeep Yadav
1xBet	4.00	4.80	4.00
Parimatch	4.00	4.80	4.00
Stake	3.55	5.50	3.90

PBKS Top Bowler Picks — DC vs PBKS

Arshdeep Singh

Last match stats — 1/41 vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 6 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs DC — 11 wickets in 7 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 5 wickets in 3 matches

Vijaykumar Vyshak

Last match stats — 1/30 vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 6 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs DC — 2 wickets in 2 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 1 wicket in 1 match

Marco Jansen

Last match stats — 2/37 vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 5 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs DC — 7 wickets in 5 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 2 wickets in 2 matches

Bookmaker	Arshdeep Singh	Vijaykumar Vyshak	Marco Jansen
1xBet	3.30	5.10	3.85
Parimatch	3.30	5.10	3.85
Stake	3.95	4.60	4.60

DC vs PBKS — Top Bowler Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	Arshdeep Singh	Kuldeep Yadav	Lungi Ngidi
1xBet	4.50	7.00	7.00
Parimatch	4.50	7.00	7.00
Stake	5.30	6.00	5.30

Lungi Ngidi is our top bowler pick for this DC vs PBKS match. The conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium in an afternoon game favour bowlers who rely on variations rather than pace, and Ngidi's ability to use slower balls and cutters makes him particularly effective in these conditions.

Punjab Kings also tend to take risks in the middle and death overs, which increases wicket-taking opportunities and plays directly into Ngidi's strengths. For Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh is our pick, with 11 wickets in 7 career matches against DC and excellent death-bowling credentials.

DC vs PBKS Player of the Match Prediction — Our Top Pick

Arun Jaitley Stadium consistently rewards batters, and the Player of the Match award at this venue typically goes to a batter who builds a significant innings. With this being an afternoon game where spinners will also play a greater role, we have selected three players who are capable of producing match-defining performances in today's contest.

Prabhsimran Singh

Last match stats — 0 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 211 runs in 6 matches
Record vs DC — 115 runs in 6 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 41 runs in 3 matches

Prabhsimran Singh is the strongest Player of the Match contender for Punjab Kings in this fixture. His role at the top of the order gives him the best opportunity to influence the game on a batting-friendly surface. He has shown aggressive intent in the powerplay this season, consistently putting bowlers under pressure early in the innings. If he gets through the initial phase, Prabhsimran has the ability to convert starts into a big score, making him a high-impact player in this contest.

KL Rahul

Last match stats — 37 runs vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 206 runs in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 252 runs in 10 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 206 runs in 7 matches

KL Rahul remains the most reliable batter for Delhi Capitals and a strong Player of the Match contender. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when required makes him crucial in both chasing and setting targets. If Delhi Capitals are to post or chase a competitive total, Rahul is likely to play a central role in it, and his record of 252 runs in 10 career matches against PBKS underlines how well he performs in this particular fixture.

Lungi Ngidi

Last match stats — 0/41 vs SRH
IPL 2026 stats — 7 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs PBKS — 5 wickets in 2 matches
Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium — 4 wickets in 3 matches

Lungi Ngidi is the leading bowling threat in this matchup and a genuine Player of the Match contender if the game is decided by wickets. His effectiveness with variations, especially in the middle and death overs, makes him a key figure on this surface. If he picks up wickets in clusters or breaks key partnerships at crucial phases, Ngidi could be the decisive bowler in turning the contest in Delhi's favour.

Bookmaker	Prabhsimran Singh	KL Rahul	Lungi Ngidi
1xBet	8.20	6.40	14.00
Parimatch	8.20	6.40	14.00
Stake	8.50	7.00	15.50

We are backing Punjab Kings to win this match, with Prabhsimran Singh likely to play a key role at the top of the order. His record of 115 runs in 6 career matches against DC and his aggressive batting style make him the most likely player to deliver the match-winning innings if Punjab are to extend their unbeaten run in today's fixture.

DC vs PBKS Value Bets IPL 2026 — Top Player Prop Picks

The headline names will attract most of the money, but the real DC vs PBKS value bets IPL 2026 sit further down the odds board. For a broader look at where value sits across the tournament, check the latest IPL betting tips and predictions. Here are three under-the-radar picks for IPL 2026 worth adding to your slip.

Prop Pick 1 — Cooper Connolly: Total Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85 (Stake)

Cooper Connolly has scored a total of 223 runs in 5 innings this season, averaging 55.75 and striking at 163.97. He is in the best form of his IPL career, having scored a match-winning 87 against Lucknow Super Giants in the last match. We back him to continue his excellent run of form and score over 22 runs in today's fixture against DC, where the batting conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium suit his aggressive style well.

Prop Pick 2 — Pathum Nissanka: Total Fours Over 3.5 @ 2.10 (Parimatch)

Pathum Nissanka has struggled in the last two matches, losing his wicket after getting off to promising starts. This season he is averaging 3 fours per match and at Arun Jaitley Stadium he has hit over 3.5 fours in two of the three matches played at this venue. We back Nissanka to make an impact with the bat in today's match and clear the 3.5 fours line, backed by his record at this ground and his quality as a boundary-hitting opener.

Prop Pick 3 — Nitish Rana: Total Sixes Over 0.5 @ 1.80 (Parimatch)

Nitish Rana has hit four sixes in four matches this season, averaging one six per match. He scored 57 runs in the last match against SRH, his first significant contribution of the season after three low scores. When Rana gets going, he can clear the ropes with ease, and with his confidence restored after that half-century, we back him to hit at least one six against Punjab Kings in today's fixture.

#	Player	Market	Odds
1	Cooper Connolly	Total Runs Over 22.5	1.85 (Stake)
2	Pathum Nissanka	Total Fours Over 3.5	2.10 (Parimatch)
3	Nitish Rana	Total Sixes Over 0.5	1.80 (Parimatch)

DC vs PBKS Player Bets — FAQs

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Q: Who is the top batsman pick for DC vs PBKS in IPL 2026?

Prabhsimran Singh is our top batsman pick for the match and for Punjab Kings. He has scored 211 runs in 6 matches this season with aggressive intent at the top of the order and carries a strong record of 115 runs in 6 career appearances against DC. For Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul is our pick, having already accumulated 206 runs in 6 matches this season and 252 career runs against PBKS in 10 matches.

Q: Who is the top bowler pick for DC vs PBKS in IPL 2026?

Lungi Ngidi is our top bowler pick for the match and for Delhi Capitals. His slower-ball variations and cutters are perfectly suited to afternoon conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where pace alone is less effective. He has 5 career wickets in just 2 matches against PBKS, underlining his threat in this specific fixture. For Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh is our pick, with 11 wickets in 7 career appearances against DC.

Q: What are the best player prop bets for DC vs PBKS?

Our three top player prop picks are Cooper Connolly Total Runs Over 22.5, Pathum Nissanka Total Fours Over 3.5, and Nitish Rana Total Sixes Over 0.5. Connolly is the standout value pick, averaging 55.75 this season and coming off a match-winning 87 against LSG. His excellent current form on a batting-friendly surface makes the over 22.5 runs line the strongest play in the prop markets today.

Q: Which player has the best record at Arun Jaitley Stadium?

Among the players in this fixture, Axar Patel leads all bowlers with 21 wickets in 26 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium, making him the standout bowling pick at this ground by career record. Among batters, KL Rahul stands out with 206 runs in 7 matches at this venue in IPL 2026 alone, while also carrying 252 career runs against PBKS. These Arun Jaitley Stadium player stats IPL 2026 records make both strong selections for today.

Q: Who is the man of the match prediction for DC vs PBKS?

Prabhsimran Singh is our man of the match prediction for DC vs PBKS. With Punjab Kings backed to win this fixture, Prabhsimran is the most likely player to deliver the defining innings at the top of their order. His aggressive style suits the batting-friendly Arun Jaitley Stadium surface, and his strong record of 115 runs in 6 career matches against DC makes him the standout pick to take the award today.