Punjab Kings (PBKS) are scheduled to take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 58 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday evening. Following India’s Operation Sindoor, there have been rumors suggesting that this match might get cancelled. However, as of now, there are no official reports confirming any such development, which means the game is likely to go ahead as planned.
IPL 2025 PBKS vs DC Pitch Report
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala is set to host the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Thursday, May 8. The pitch at HPCA Stadium is known for its good bounce and carry, which benefits fast bowlers, especially in the early overs. The high-altitude location can also aid swing bowling.
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While the pitch offers assistance to pacers, it also provides value for shots, making it conducive to high-scoring games. The average first-innings score is around 179, indicating a balanced contest between bat and ball.
IPL stats of HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala
| Category | Stat/Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Hosted | 14 |
| Wins Batting First | 09 |
| Wins Batting Second | 05 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Pitch Report | Perfect cricket conditions. Pitch is good and outfield is fats. |
| Last Match at Narendra Modi Stadium | PBKS beat LSG by 37 runs in the last match at this venue. |
| Highest Team Score | 241/7 by RCB vs PBKS in IPL 2024. |
| Lowest Team Score | 116/10 by PBKS vs Deccan Chargers in IPL 2011. |
| Average First-Innings Score | 185 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 178/5 by Deccan Chargers vs. Punjab Kings in 2010. |
| Lowest Total Defended | 167/9 by Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings in 2024. |
| Highest Individual Score | 106 runs by Adam Gilchrist (Punjab Kings) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/9 by Amit Mishra (Deccan Chargers) vs. Punjab Kings in 2011. |
IPL 2025 PBKS vs DC Highest Team Totals at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 241/7 | Punjab Kings | 2024 |
| Punjab Kings | 236/5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2025 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 232/2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2011 |
| Delhi Capitals | 213/2 | Punjab Kings | 2023 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Punjab Kings | 199/7 | 2025 |
| Deccan Chargers | 198/2 | Kings XI Punjab | 2011 |
| Punjab Kings | 198/8 | Delhi Capitals | 2023 |
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Top five individual score at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Opponent | Date |
| Adam Gilchrist | 106 | 55 | Kings XI Punjab | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 17 May 2011 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 95* | 57 | Deccan Chargers | Kings XI Punjab | 21 May 2011 |
| Liam Livingstone | 94 | 48 | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals | 17 May 2023 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 93* | 62 | Kings XI Punjab | Deccan Chargers | 16 April 2010 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 91 | 48 | Punjab Kings | Lucknow Super Giants | 4 May, 2025 |
| Shaun Marsh | 88* | 57 | Kings XI Punjab | Chennai Super Kings | 18 April 2010 |
Top 5 Leading Run-getters at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Rank | Player | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaun Marsh | 07 | 334 | 88* |
| 2 | Adam Gilchrist | 08 | 295 | 106 |
| 3 | Mahela Jayawardene | 04 | 161 | 93* |
| 4 | David Warner | 04 | 154 | 79 |
| 5 | Azhar Mahmood | 04 | 134 | 80 |
Top 5 Leading Wicket-takers at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piyush Chawla | 13 | 09 | 4/17 vs RCB (2011) |
| 2 | Ryan Harris | 09 | 06 | 3/28 vs RCB (2011) |
| 3 | Azhar Mahmood | 06 | 04 | 2/23 vs MI (2013) |
| 4 | Morne Morkel | 06 | 03 | 4/20 vs KXIP (2012) |
| 5 | Irfan Pathan | 06 | 05 | 3/28 vs KXIP (2011) |
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