PBKS vs DC Match Preview

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025 Match 58th on Thursday in the scenic Dharamsala. DC has six wins from 11 games and is currently in fifth place with 13 points. PBKS, on the other hand, sits second with 15 points from 11 matches. With the playoff race heating up, this game holds a lot of weight for both sides. According to recent forms, Punjab appears to have the advantage of going into this one.  

PBKS vs DC Match Details 

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – 58th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala

Date & Time: 08th May 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PBKS vs DC Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	218
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

PBKS vs DC Pitch Report

The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium has long been known to favour batters. The surface here is relatively flat, allowing batsmen to bat through the line and break big ones.

PBKS vs DC Weather Report

The weather in Dharamshala will remain slightly cloudy and cool in the evening, but there is no chance of rain, so we should have a full match.  

PBKS vs DC Last Five Matches

DC ( Delhi Capitals )	L L W L W
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	W L W L W

PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	DC Won	Tie	NR
Overall	14	7	7	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

PBKS vs DC Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai/ Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Suryansh Shedge (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• KL Rahul – KL Rahul has been steady and forceful when needed—381 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 142.16.
• Kuldeep Yadav –  Kuldeep Yadav has kept things tight in the middle, taking 12 wickets with a tidy economy of 6.74.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer – Shreyas Iyer has secured the middle overs properly, scoring 405 runs in 11 innings with a strike rate of 170.
• Arshdeep Singh –  Arshdeep Singh has been Punjab's main bowler, taking 16 wickets in 10 innings at an economy rate of 8.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Team:

Prabhsimran Singh, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer(VC), Priyansh Arya, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(C), Marco Jansen, Mitchell Starc, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PBKS vs DC Dream11 Team:

Prabhsimran Singh(C), Abishek Porel, KL Rahul(VC), Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel, Marco Jansen, Mitchell Starc, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Axar Patel, Prabhsimran Singh

Vice-captain – Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

PBKS vs DC Probable Winners:

This game will put the Delhi Capitals under pressure. The batting lineup has struggled for consistency, and conditions at this venue will be tough. They must bat well and get runs from the top of the order. The Punjab Kings have a strong bowling attack and in-form batsmen. Based on their current form, the Punjab Kings will be among the favorites in this game. Considering the team combination, Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.