Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Who will win PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 Match 2?

Both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have a point to prove as the two sides will kickstart their respective campaigns in the IPL 2024 on Saturday. Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will square off in the first game of the double-header at 3:30 PM IST in a day game.

Led by Shikhar Dhawan, the Punjab Kings have a talented side with a fearsome bowling unit. If their batters could get some form behind them, they have the ability to stun the big sides. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant is back to lead Delhi Capitals. Interestingly, they have a solid batting unit alongside arguably the best spin duo in the IPL 2024. However, they are looking a bit light on the pace bowling.

Nevertheless, both teams will look to play their A game from the word go to notch up their first win in the IPL 2024.

PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head

Although it is not one of the most celebrated rivalries in the IPL, the Northern Derby is certainly the closest one. In 32 meetings so far, both sides have won 16 matches each.

PBKS vs DC Record at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

It will be the very first game at this new stadium; hence, there is no past data available. However, it will be interesting to see how this wicket behaves because if the wicket is suited for pacers, the Punjab Kings will have an advantage. Meanwhile, if the wicket is on the slowish side, Delhi Capitals will have a better chance.

PBKS vs DC Last 5 meetings

In the last 5 meetings, Delhi Capitals have asserted their dominance over Punjab Kings with 4 wins. Meanwhile, the latter have won only one contest.

It will be a game between almost two equal sides. Delhi Capitals have a strong batting unit, including David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Rishabh Pant. At the same time, their bowling unit have the likes of Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Anrich Nortje.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Liam Livingstone in the batting. And, their bowling will be led by Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshal Patel.

The problem Delhi Capitals have is the batting after the top five. Axar Patel is their sixth batter and they also have issues with their pace bowling. Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar can be very expensive with the ball.

Punjab Kings have a sorted bowling unit and the presence of Sikandar Raza joins their middle order and lower-order perfectly. Hence, Punjab Kings are slight favorite walking into this contest.