Published on: May 11, 2026 10:58 am IST | Updated on: May 11, 2026 11:19 am IST
The second chapter of the Northern Derby of Tata IPL 2026 will be written at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in Dharamsala. The Punjab Kings, who have all of a sudden derailed with three consecutive losses, will next collide against the Delhi Capitals, who are on the verge of getting ‘E’ against their name on the points table. The last time these two sides collided at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Punjab Kings chased down the highest ever total in T20 cricket and left the Capitals reeling. Vengeance would be on DC’s mind, but the way they have played their last two games at home, it seems like they are willing to exit the tournament as soon as possible. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 55th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), PBKS vs DC, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
The Punjab Kings, having lost three in a row now, have lost their hold on the top two spots on the points table. They were leading the table until last week but now find themselves in the fourth spot with 6 wins and 3 losses from 10 games. The Capitals have nothing to show for their performance this season, as their form is even worse than the Kings’. Therefore, expect the Kings to have their tails up heading into this contest against the already down Capitals. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 55th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), PBKS vs DC, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
PBKS: 86% win chance DC: 14% win chance
Nissanka has been scoring runs for DC in the last three games. In fact, he stands as the second highest run-scorer for the team this season with 278 runs from 10 innings, striking at 158.
KL Rahul is DC's man for everything and anything. The experienced batter has just completed 1000 runs for this franchise in just two seasons and how can we forget the damage he did to PBKS in their last face-off?
Prabhsimran likes to play against the Delhi Capitals. He thrashed their bowlers in the reverse fixture and has scored 364 runs this season in just 9 innings. Prabh will be one to watch out for at the top.
The young left-hander from Australia has scored 2 fifties and a ton already in his first IPL season. Connolly is the leading run-getter so far for PBKS having scored 377 runs from just 9 innings.
Check out our prediction for the PBKS vs DC Indian Premier League 2026 match 55.
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) find themselves in a tricky phase of IPL 2026. With 6 wins, 3 losses, and one no‑result from 10 games, they currently sit fourth on the points table. Once table leaders, Punjab have slipped after suffering three consecutive defeats, losing grip on the top two spots.
Their next challenge comes against a struggling Delhi Capitals (DC) at the picturesque Dharamsala Stadium. However, Punjab’s record at this venue is far from convincing — just 6 wins from 14 matches, with 8 losses highlighting their inconsistency here. The Kings will need to overcome both form and venue history to get back on track.
For PBKS, the key lies in rediscovering their batting rhythm and ensuring their bowlers deliver under pressure. Facing a depleted DC outfit offers them the perfect opportunity to reset and regain momentum. A win here would not only halt their slide but also strengthen their playoff push, restoring confidence in a side that looked dominant only a week ago.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) are staring at elimination in IPL 2026, with just 4 wins and 7 losses from 11 matches, leaving them eighth on the points table. Apart from KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, the batting unit has failed to deliver, while the bowling has been equally disappointing. The much‑anticipated return of Mitchell Starc has not changed their fortunes, and senior players like Kuldeep Yadav look out of rhythm. Skipper Axar Patel has endured a torrid run with the bat, further compounding DC’s woes.
Their next challenge is against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Dharamsala, a venue where DC have a mixed record — two wins and two losses in four games. The last meeting between these sides was a nightmare for Delhi, as Punjab chased down a record 265 runs, the highest total ever chased in T20 cricket, leaving the Capitals reeling.
With one more defeat set to officially knock them out, DC must produce something extraordinary to stay alive. But given their fragile form and lack of collective performance, Punjab Kings appear favorites to extend Delhi’s misery. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 36 PBKS won: 18 DC won: 17 No Result: 1 Recent Form Punjab Kings: W W L L L Recent Form Delhi Capitals: L L W L L
The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have had 36 meetings in the past, and the northern neighbors are almost even-steven. Punjab Kings have the slight upper hand with 18 wins, whereas Delhi Capitals have secured 17 wins. One match between the two sides ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, fare in the 55th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen/Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal IMPACT SUB: Shashank Singh
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Abishek Porel, Nitish Rana, David Miller/Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar/Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi IMPACT SUB: Mukesh Kumar
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 55th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
At the scenic HPCA Stadium, seamers thrive early with bounce and movement, but batting eases under lights. With dew unlikely, conditions favor setting a total. Expect the toss winner to bat first, aiming to post 170+ and put scoreboard pressure on the opposition.
The online live streaming of the 55th IPL 2026 match between the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
Punjab Kings enter as clear favorites against a depleted Delhi Capitals side. With DC’s batting over‑reliant on KL Rahul and Nissanka and their bowling misfiring despite Starc’s return, PBKS are better placed to dominate. Expect Punjab to break their losing streak and strengthen playoff chances. So, as per our prediction, Punjab Kings are expected to win the IPL 2026 Match 55, PBKS vs DC.
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