Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up to clash in match 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 season on Saturday, March 23, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Both teams, yet to play a game this season, will be eager to kick off their campaign on a winning note.
Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, aim to put their past struggles behind and start afresh this season. Despite finishing eighth last season, they have bolstered their squad and will be eyeing their maiden IPL title. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, under Rishabh Pant’s leadership, seek redemption after a disappointing ninth-place finish last year. With a balanced squad, they aspire to claim their first IPL trophy.
PBKS vs DC Match Details:
| Match | Punjab Kings Vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2024 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Date & Time | Saturday, March 23, 3:30 PM (IST) |
Pitch Report: The Mullanpur stadium’s pitch, set to be inaugurated with this match, is expected to offer support for bowlers, especially those adept at slower ball variations. Given its early stage, teams might prefer bowling first on this surface.
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | Punjab Kings won | Delhi Capitals Won | No Result | First Played | Last Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 16 | 16 | 0 | April 28, 2008 | May 17, 2023 |
PBKS vs DC Probable Playing XIs:
- Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
- Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Yash Dhull, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar
Probable Best Batter: Shikhar Dhawan carries a significant responsibility in Punjab Kings’ batting lineup. As an opener, he has been consistent in previous seasons and ranks second in the list of most run-getters in IPL history. Despite his absence from competitive cricket, Dhawan aims to make a substantial impact from the outset.
Probable Best Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav’s spin bowling could prove pivotal for Delhi Capitals, providing early breakthroughs. With commendable performances in Test cricket and consistent displays in white-ball cricket for India, Yadav is expected to be utilized effectively by Pant to secure crucial wickets during the middle overs.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match.
