New Delhi, April 25 -- The Delhi Capitals (DC) have won the toss, and they have decided to bat against the unbeaten and strong Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 35th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

The Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings clash is being held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon.

Speaking at the toss, the Capitals skipper Axar Patel opened up about the decision to bat first. Axar cited the hot conditions and the expectation that the pitch would slow down as the match progresses.

"We will bat first. It's hot, so we want to post a good total and defend it. The track will slow down," Axar said at the toss.

He acknowledged that while the team has been competitive, they have struggled to c...