Match 58 of IPL 2025 features Punjab Kings (PBKS) taking on Delhi Capitals (DC) at Dharamsala Stadium. The playoff race is tightening up, and this match is important for both teams. PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, are trying to cement a playoff place, while DC, under the captaincy of Axar Patel, are trying to hold onto their good position in the top half of the table.

HPCA Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 13
• Batting 1st Won: 8
• Batting 2nd Won: 5
• Highest Total: 232/2 in 20 overs by Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011
• Lowest Total: 116 all out by Punjab Kings vs Deccan Chargers in 2011
• Highest Successful Run-Chase: 195/4 in 19.4 overs by Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings in 2010
• Lowest Total Defended: 167/9 by Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings in 2024
• Average 1st Innings Score: 184
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 156

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PBKS vs DC: Weather and Pitch Report

The forecast in Dharamsala is pleasant from May 8, with temperatures from 20 to 26°C and humidity levels around 50-60%. And with 87% rain chances, a full match is assured. This pitch will favor batsmen with the average first innings score being 169 and good bounce and carry. Batsmen will be off to a great start as the pacers will receive early movement off the pitch, while spinners will develop their action in the middle overs. Dew in the second innings is likely, giving an advantage to the chasing team—expect the toss winner to bowl first.

PBKS vs DC: Match Preview

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are coming off a 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants at Dharamsala and are in a good space heading into crucial matches against the Delhi Capitals (DC). Guided by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS have benefitted from powerful starts from Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh’s (strike rate 193.79 since 2024) late innings heroics. Yuzvendra Chahal seems to be back in the groove, having taken a hat-trick against CSK, and is at the top of his game, and Arshdeep Singh is sending the ball down with serious pace. More concerning for PBKS has been the inability to be able to finish off games with death bowling as well.

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DC, captained by Axar Patel, take the field with 13 points and just two wins in their last six matches. Although Tristan Stubbs (240.25 strike rate in the last 5 overs of innings since 2024) and Kuldeep Yadav (economy of 5.94) have performed well, DC will be under increased pressure with their form at the top and form against spin. With no chance of the top 4 qualifying for playoffs, as represented in the table below, this is an all-or-nothing contest at Dharamsala.