Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play Delhi Capitals (DC) in match no-58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) at the picturesque HPCA Stadium, also known as the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium on Thursday evening.
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Team
- WICKET-KEEPER: KL Rahul, P Singh
- BATSMEN: F du Plessis, S Iyer, P Arya
- ALL–ROUNDERS: A Patel, M Jansen
- BOWLERS: Y Chahal, A Singh, M Starc, K Yadav
Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prabhsimran Singh
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
- Shreyas Iyer: With 405 runs, Punjab Kings captain Shryes Iyer is second on the scoring list for the team. He is also maintaining his strike-rate well above 180 which shows that he is in terrific form at the moment.
- KL Rahul: Just like Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul is another big-name star who will be gracing this game. The Indian wicket-keeper batter is too important for DC’s chances of finishing in top two. He is also their leading run scorer this season with 381 runs in 10 innings.
- Prabhsimran Singh: Punjab Kings young batter scored 91 runs off 48 balls in the last match. He is in red-hot form at the moment and is the leading scorer for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, having accumulated 437 runs across 11 innings.
- Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals captains is too good a player to overlook in this game. He is someone who can impact the game with both bat and ball.
- Arshdeep Singh: Punjab Kings’ leading wicket-taker in IPL 2025 having taken 16 wickets in 11 matches. In the last game, the Indian star took three wickets to set up a win for his team.
PBKS vs DC Today IPL Match Details
This match is likely to go ahead as planned despite the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan alongside the border.
Delhi Capitals are in a spot of bother. They are struggling to maintain the consistency with which they started the season, having won four matches on the trot. However, in the following seven games, the Delhi outfit has lost three times, while one match ended with no result. In fact, after posting just 133/7 in 20 overs, DC were lucky to escape with a point. And considering how tight the race is between the teams placed first and fifth, that point could prove to be vital for DC’s chances of finishing in the top four.
For Punjab Kings, one or two more wins should be enough to qualify for the top four. But we know the top two teams get two chances at reaching the final. So, PBKS will definitely be aiming to finish the league stage in the top two. For that to happen, they must win their remaining matches. Based on current form, this is certainly achievable for Shreyas Iyer and his team.
Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
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PBKS vs DC Team News
Punjab Kings Team News-
- Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an injury. As per reports, Mitchell Owen, who is playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, has bean named as the replacement.
- Marcus Stoinis is likely to remain in Punjab Kings’ Playing XI against Delhi Capitals.
- Punjab Kings Full Squad: Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadera, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyash Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryash Shedge, Pyla Avinash, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey
Delhi Capitals Team News-
- Delhi Capitals are likely to stick with the same playing 11 they used in the abandoned match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Delhi Capitals Full Squads: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, T Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari
PBKS vs DC Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, at 7:30 PM IST at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
The pitch at HPCA Stadium is known for its pace and bounce, favoring fast bowlers, especially during the early overs. Batsmen may find it challenging initially but can capitalize as the innings progresses. The high altitude can aid stroke play, allowing well-timed shots to travel further. Spinners might find limited assistance here, with the pitch offering minimal turn. Dew is not expected to be a significant factor in this match.
Weather Report: Here’s the full weather report for this game:
- Evening Temperature: Approximately 17°C during match hours.
- Conditions: Pleasant and cool. While there is a possibility of rain earlier in the day, the forecast indicates no rain during the match.
- Humidity: Moderate levels, contributing to comfortable playing conditions.
- Wind: Light winds expected, unlikely to affect gameplay.
Overall, the weather is expected to be favorable for cricket, with cool temperatures and no anticipated rain interruptions during the match.
PBKS vs DC Playing 11
Punjab Kings Playing 11
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Marco Jansen
- Marcus Stoinis
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Delhi Capitals Playing 11
- Karun Nair
- Faf du Plessis
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Axar Patel (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Kuldeep Yadav
- T Natarajan
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
