DC vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026, Best Fantasy Team, Captain & Vice Captain Picks
The 35th match of IPL 2026 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be played on 25 April 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
This Dream11 prediction is based on confirmed playing XI, pitch conditions, and player roles to help you build a winning fantasy team.
Match Details
| Match | DC vs PBKS |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | 25 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Confirmed Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- KL Rahul
- Pathum Nissanka (WK)
- Nitish Rana
- Sameer Rizvi
- David Miller
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Vipraj Nigam
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Lungi Ngidi
- T Natarajan
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Xavier Bartlett
Pitch Strategy for Dream11 (Delhi)
- Batting-friendly pitch
- Short boundaries
- High scoring
- Some spin support
👉 Focus on:
- Top-order batters
- All-rounders
- Spinners
Top Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Pathum Nissanka – Safe pick
- Prabhsimran Singh – Aggressive
Batters
- KL Rahul – Must pick
- Shreyas Iyer – Consistent
- David Miller – Finisher
- Nitish Rana – Impact player
All-Rounders
- Marcus Stoinis – Key player
- Axar Patel – Must pick
- Marco Jansen – Differential
Bowlers
- Kuldeep Yadav – Key spinner
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Must pick
- Arshdeep Singh – Death overs
- T Natarajan – Yorker specialist
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Small League Team
Safe Team (SL):
- WK: Nissanka
- BAT: Rahul, Iyer, Rana, Miller
- AR: Stoinis, Axar
- BOWL: Kuldeep, Chahal, Arshdeep, Natarajan
Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
DC vs PBKS Dream11 Grand League Team
Risky Team (GL):
- WK: Prabhsimran
- BAT: Wadhera, Rizvi, Stubbs
- AR: Stoinis, Jansen
- BOWL: Kuldeep, Vyshak, Bartlett, Natarajan, Chahal
Captain: Axar Patel
Vice-Captain: Yuzvendra Chahal
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Options:
- KL Rahul
- Marcus Stoinis
- Axar Patel
Risky Options:
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- David Miller
- Nitish Rana
Differential Picks
- Vipraj Nigam
- Sameer Rizvi
- Xavier Bartlett
Fantasy Strategy
- Pick balanced team
- Include spinners
- Focus on all-rounders
- Select top-order batters
Dream11 Combination
- WK: 1–2
- BAT: 3–5
- AR: 2–3
- BOWL: 3–4
Final Dream11 Prediction Summary
- Best Captain: KL Rahul
- Best Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
- Top Picks: Rahul, Stoinis, Kuldeep
- Differential Picks: Rizvi, Nigam
Conclusion
The DC vs PBKS Dream11 prediction for IPL 2026 suggests a balanced fantasy team with a mix of batters, all-rounders, and spinners. The Delhi pitch supports both batting and spin, making players like KL Rahul, Stoinis, and Kuldeep crucial picks.
Choosing the right captain and vice-captain will be key to winning in fantasy contests.
