Published on: May 23, 2025 11:58 pm IST|Updated on: May 23, 2025 9:02 pm IST
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are next up for a collision in match 66 of Tata IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, which will be the home venue for Punjab Kings’ next two games. The Punjab Kings are already in the playoffs and would be hoping to continue with their rich vein of form to stand a chance of finishing among the top 2.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have already been eliminated from the playoffs after a demeaning loss to Mumbai Indians by 59 runs the other night. Despite a promising start to their campaign with 5 wins from 6 matches, Capitals failed to make the most of a positive start and succumbed to as many as 5 losses, 1 win, and an abandoned game from their next 7 fixtures.
DC were in a terrific position at one stage during the tournament when they needed just 2 wins from their next 6 matches, but spoiled their impressive start and are now eliminated from the tournament. With this being their final game of the season, the Capitals will surely look to finish on a high.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the PBKS vs DC Dream11 prediction.
Date: 24th May 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Matches Played: 34 PBKS won: 17 DC won: 16 No Result: 1 Tied: 0
Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, two neighboring franchises, have faced off 34 times in IPL history. Punjab Kings hold a narrow advantage, securing 17 victories, while Delhi Capitals have won 16 encounters. Their rivalry has seen close contests, with one match ending in a no-result. In their last three meetings, Punjab has edged past Delhi on two occasions, maintaining their slight dominance in head-to-head clashes.
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has been known for its batting-friendly conditions, but in IPL 2025, it has shown a more balanced nature, assisting both batters and bowlers. While the surface allows batters to settle and accelerate as the innings progresses, spinners have found considerable turn and grip, making the middle overs crucial for the bowling teams. The short boundaries provide opportunities for aggressive stroke play, allowing for high-scoring matches.
However, dew in the second innings could make bowling trickier, giving the chasing side an advantage. With these conditions in mind, teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, ensuring they have a better grip on the game during the latter stages. A target of 180+ is expected to be competitive on this surface, given the nature of the pitch. This clash between the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals promises to be an exciting battle, with both teams looking to capitalize on the conditions.
Here are some key IPL stats for Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur:
PBKS vs DC Team News and Expected Playing XI
PBKS Expected Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen/Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal IMPACT PLAYERS: Harpreet Brar
DC Expected Playing XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari/Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera/Mohit Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman, T Natarajan IMPACT PLAYERS: KL Rahul
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, Punjab Kings, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Prabhsimran Singh Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Tristan Stubbs All-Rounders: Marco Jansen Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
C/VC Options- KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Marco Jansen, Prabhsimran Singh
Tags: IPL 2025