PBKS vs DC: Delhi Capitals look to play spoilsport for Punjab Kings in race to playoffs

PBKS vs DC Preview: Punjab Kings will be desperate to win against Delhi Capitals to stay alive in the race to playoffs.

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is set to host Match No. 64 of the Indian Premier League 2023, featuring a clash between the Punjab Kings and the Delhi Capitals.

Having emerged victorious in their recent encounter against DC, PBKS have now secured 6 wins out of the 12 matches played thus far. As they prepare to face DC once again in their upcoming match, PBKS is determined to secure another win. It is crucial for them to win both of their remaining matches in order to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.

DC suffered a defeat in their previous match against PBKS and have managed to secure only 4 wins out of the 12 matches played so far. With an upcoming match against the same team, DC will be eager to secure a victory. Although DC is already out of the tournament, they have the opportunity to spoil PBKS's hopes by defeating them.

PBKS registered a 31-run victory over DC in their last match. Prabhsimran's impressive century (103 off 65) propelled PBKS to a competitive total of 167/7. Harpreet Brar's exceptional bowling performance (4/30) restricted DC to 136/8, securing the win for PBKS. DC's loss resulted in their elimination from the competition. Despite a strong start by Warner and Salt, DC faltered as Brar took crucial wickets. DC went from 74/1 to 88/6 in just three overs. Despite a brief partnership between Aman Khan and Dubey, DC fell short of the target.

PBKS Vs DC: Pitch Report

The HPCA stadium is renowned for its pitch which is not considered to be batting-friendly. On the contrary, the pitch tends to favor quick pace bowlers, making it challenging for batsmen and resulting in relatively low scores. It is observed that teams often struggle while chasing targets on this pitch due to the bowler-friendly nature of the surface during the second innings.

PBKS Vs DC: Team News

After emerging victorious in their previous match, PBKS may choose to stick with the same playing XI for their upcoming match against DC.

Considering DC's elimination from the tournament, they are likely to make some changes for their upcoming match against PBKS. One possible alteration could involve bringing in Rovman Powell to replace Rilee Rossouw, while Chetan Sakariya might come in as a replacement for Mukesh Kumar. Manish Pandey may play as an impact player once again.

PBKS Vs DC: Head To Head

Matches – 31

Punjab Kings – 16

Delhi Capitals – 15

PBKS Vs DC: Players to Watch

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh

In the previous match against DC, Prabhsimran displayed an exceptional performance by scoring a magnificent century of 103 runs off just 65 balls. His incredible innings played a crucial role in helping PBKS set up a competitive total, ultimately leading to their victory. With the upcoming match against the same team, Prabhsimran will be eager to continue his impressive form and contribute significantly to his team's success once again.

Delhi Capitals: David Warner

In the previous match against PBKS, David Warner scored 54 runs in just 27 balls. However, despite his efforts, his team ended up on the losing side. With the upcoming match against the same team, Warner will be determined to continue his impressive batting form and make a significant contribution towards securing a victory for his team.

PBKS Vs DC: Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell, Aman Hakim Khan, Axar Patel, Praveen Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya

PBKS Vs DC: Match Facts

In 31 matches between the teams, PBKS have won 16 and DC have won 15.

PBKS emerged victorious when time these two sides met last time.

Jitesh Sharma need only 1 run to reach 500 runs in IPL.

Arshdeep Singh will be playing his 50th match in the IPL.

PBKS Vs DC: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports