IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
The BCCI has officially announced that IPL season 2026 will begin on 28th March. The 74 league-stage matches for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League are slated to take place across 61 days at 12 locations.
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals (DC) –
Delhi Capitals is one of the IPL franchises that represent Delhi. Delhi fought back strongly in the last season and we have seen them revamp their side ahead of 2026 IPL season. They will be eyeing their first title this year.
Team Details (IPL 2026)
- Captain – Axar Patel
- Coach – Hemang Badani
- Home Ground – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Owners – JSW & GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd
IPL 2026: Punjab Kings (PBKS) –
After a roller coaster ride, Punjab became the team to beat this season. After finishing as runners-up in the 2025 season. Punjab saw a change in leadership and it looks like they are sitting pretty at the top of the table currently.
Team Details (IPL 2026)
- Captain – Shreyas Iyer
- Coach – Ricky Ponting
- Home Ground – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Owners – Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul
| Date and day | Venue | Time |
| 25 April, Saturday | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Local time : 3.30 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) : 10.00 A.M. Eastern Time (ET): 6.00 A.M. Indian Standard Time (IST): 7.30 P.M. |
About Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Location: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi is around 40 min and covers a distance of around 22 kms
Capactiy: 37,306
DC vs PBKS Head to Head Records & Stats
| DC | PBKS | |
| 35 | Matches Played | 35 |
| 17 | Won | 17 |
| 17 | Loss | 17 |
| 01 | No Result | 01 |
| 231 | Highest Score | 206 |
| 100 | Lowest Score | 104 |
Performance in last 1 Year
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Win% |
| DC | 12 | 04 | 07 | 33.33 |
| PBKS | 15 | 10 | 03 | 66.67 |
Top Performers in last 1 Year
| Team | Batsman | Bowler |
| DC | KL Rahul (421) | Axar Patel (10) |
| PBKS | Prabhsimran Singh (551) | Arshdeep Singh (16) |
DC 2026 Full Squad:
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreira, Dushmantha Chameera, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
PBKS 2026 Full Squad Players List:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod, Marcus Stoinis.
FAQ:
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Where To Watch For Free?
If you’re looking to watch IPL 2026 matches live stream for free then you’re out of luck. Every broadcast channel/streaming service will require you to purchase a subscription.
If you are a Jio subscriber then you might be able to bundle your subscription with certain Jio prepaid plans. Certain prepaid plans offer JioHotstar subscription bundled. Check which prepaid bundles are offered by Jio.
Unofficial sources which stream IPL 2026 matches include illegal streaming websites. Not only is it illegal to watch streams from these websites but the video quality is low. Please do not use these sites.
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL Streaming in India
JioStar is the official streaming partner for IPL 2026 matches being held in India. Jio merged both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar to come up with a new platform called JioHotstar in early 2026. IPL 2026 streaming in India will now take place on JioHotstar. JioHotstar has over 750 million subscribers throughout India. JioHotstar provides streams in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali.
Subscription Details
JioHotstar requires a paid subscription for IPL 2026. Free streaming from previous seasons is no longer available. As of late March 2026, the updated plans are as follows:
| Plan Type | Price | Duration | Device Access | Features |
| Mobile | ₹79 | 1 Month | Mobile only | Standard definition |
| Super | ₹149 | 1 Month | Mobile & Tablet | Multi-device (Mobile/Tablet) |
| Premium | ₹299 | 1 Month | All devices (Mobile, Tablet, Smart TV) | 4K Streaming, Dolby Vision |
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL TV Channels to Watch Live in India
Star Sports Network will telecast all the IPL matches on their channels:
English commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD.
Hindi commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD.
Star Sports also telecasts cricket matches in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali on their respective language channels.
Star Sports channels are a part of the sports package of all major DTH providers. Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV and other cable companies offer Star Sports. The channel numbers and pricing of packages differ from provider to provider
Live Telecast Streaming Available to Watch IPL 2026 Worldwide?
Based on your location, here is where you can watch IPL 2026 Live:
TV Channel
| Location | Broadcaster |
| India | Star Sports Network |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports |
| United States | Willow TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife/ beIN Sports |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports (Flow Sports 2) |
| Canada | Willow TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television Network |
| Nepal | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Sri Lanka | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Guyana | ENet |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live streaming platforms Available to Watch IPL 2026 worldwide/
| Location | Live streaming |
| India | JioStar (JioHotstar app) |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Australia | Kayo Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | StarzPlay |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport App, DStv |
| New Zealand | Sky Go NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports app |
| Canada | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live stream IPL 2026 on Mobile
Most platforms have an official mobile app that you can download to live stream matches on your phone. You can use the below apps based on your location:
India: JioHotstar App
USA, Canada: Willow TV App
UK, Ireland: Sky Sports App
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport App
Australia: Kayo Sports App
Global (70+ countries): YuppTV App
Some streaming platforms have lower-cost mobile-only subscriptions. Look for a data-efficient mode or low video quality settings on the app if you have limited data.
VPN Tips for Watching IPL 2026 Stream
Many international travelers use a VPN to access streaming services from their home country. If you currently have an active subscription to a streaming platform in your home country, you can use a VPN to virtually connect to servers in your home country.
Please note that some streaming services may block VPN users from accessing their service. Make sure to review the streaming service’s terms of service and follow all digital laws in your region. Streaming with a VPN may be illegal in some countries.
Listen to Live Commentary Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings
For Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Live commentary, you have a few options. Listen to All India Radio (AIR) for local coverage in India. If you are in another cricket-loving country, the local radio may play commentary of the match.
