Delhi Capitals face Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 Match 61 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 41,820 spectators. Delhi Capitals are yet to win the IPL title. Punjab Kings are yet to win the IPL title. Axar Patel captains Delhi Capitals and Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings.

Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has a true surface that offers pace bowlers movement early and then eases for batters, with dew in the second half of the match a key factor. Delhi Capitals have consistently competed at the top of the IPL table without converting that consistency into a title. This home fixture is an opportunity to pick up critical points at a venue where they have a strong record.

Punjab Kings under Shreyas Iyer have a squad packed with T20 specialists. Away wins against quality opposition are exactly what they need to strengthen their net run rate and playoff position.

Match times by timezone

IPL 2026 Match 61 starts at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30) in Delhi. Fans in India and across the subcontinent watch during prime time. UK viewers tune in at 2:00 PM GMT (UTC+0) in London. Australian fans in Sydney and Melbourne follow the action at 12:00 AM AEST (UTC+10). US East Coast viewers can watch from 10:00 AM EDT (UTC-4) in New York. For the exact current local time in India, check India time and Delhi time.

With the IPL group stage delivering only four playoff spots from ten teams, every match in the second half of the season carries maximum stakes. A two-point win not only improves a franchise’s position in the table but also strengthens their net run rate, which can be the deciding factor when two sides finish level on points. Both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings will approach this fixture with full intent, knowing that the difference between a playoff berth and an early exit can come down to a single result.