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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
PBKS vs DC Win Probability
Toss Winner - Delhi Capitals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 3 wickets
Can Punjab Kings stop the downward slide?
- Delhi Capitals have won only once in the last six games
- Teams batting first have won the last six out of seven games here
- The average first innings score in the last two seasons has been 176
Punjab Kings to win
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.6°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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PBKS vs DC Live Prediction
PBKS vs DC Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the most important stage in the Indian Premier League 2026. The Punjab Kings have made the right noises this season, and they aim to build on the momentum as they face the Delhi Capitals in the 55th match of the season. The Kings lost against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game, where the bowlers took a beating. The Delhi Capitals suffered a massive loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in the contest.
Punjab Kings will rely heavily on their aggressive batting lineup and aim to play to this strength in the game. They also have a stronger bowling attack and the right mix, well-suited to these conditions. The Delhi Capitals have been on the mat this season, suffering big losses. The bowling attack has lost the crunch moments for the team, and it will be interesting to see if they can handle the pressure in the middle and death overs.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
PBKS
L
L
L
W
W
PBKS
235/4 in 20.0 11.75
202/7 in 20.0 10.1
254/7 in 20.0 12.7
200/5 in 20.0 10
DC
L
L
W
L
L
DC
142/8 in 20.0 7.1
147/2 in 14.2 10.26
155/7 in 20.0 7.75
159/2 in 17.3 9.09
75/10 in 16.3 4.55
77/1 in 6.3 11.85
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
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198/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Delhi Capitals won by 15 runs
213/2 in 20.0
136/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Punjab Kings won by 31 runs
167/7 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Punjab Kings Preview
After starting the season with six consecutive losses, Shreyas Iyer's team is now in a slump, having lost three in a row. They lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 33 runs in their last game. While the team enjoys the 2nd spot on the points table, three teams are just one point behind them. They can't afford to lose another game as the playoff race heats up. The bowling attack has let the team down in recent encounters, and Iyer expects a strong comeback from his players.
Prabhsimran Singh has made 364 runs at a strike rate of 172.51 and must deliver a strong start with Priyansh Arya. Cooper Connolly's 107-run knock in the last game was electrifying, and the team needs similar efforts from him, along with Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis in the middle order. They have firepower in the lower middle order and need runs from Suryansh Shedge, Shahank Singh, and Marco Jansen.
The bowling attack hasn't stepped up in the last few games. Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets, but his economy rate of 10.42 is a concern. The team expects early wickets from him and Marco Jansen. Yuzvendra Chahal has struggled with consistency and must do well in the middle overs with Lockie Ferguson. Vijaykumar Vyshak and Stoinis must do well in the death overs as the DC batters will target them.
Interesting Stats
- PBKS have won six games out of ten this season
- PBKS have won the last seven out of ten games at home against DC
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Shreyas Iyer First Innings Runs Over 29.5 @ 1.83 (4rabet)
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Priyansh Arya Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Priyansh Arya has scores of 1,2, 29, 43 and 93 in the last five IPL matches, He has failed to score runs in the last two matches. But the last time he played against Delhi Capitals, Arya scored 43 runs in 17 balls, he is one of the in-form batters for Punjab and we back him to bounce back and provide a quick fire start.
Prabhsimran Singh Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Prabhsimran has scored 364 runs so far from 9 innings but he has had two failures in the last two games. Punjab have lost their last three. But we feel Singh will score at least 30 and give Punjab a fine start on a good batting track at Dharamsala.
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya (Impact Player)
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Punjab Kings Actual Playing XI:
Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Ben Dwarshuis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis
Delhi Capitals Preview
Delhi Capitals had a meltdown with the bat in the last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The team lost the last game by 8 wickets after managing only 148 runs. With 4 wins in 11 games, the team has dropped to the 8th position on the points table. Another loss will end their hopes of reaching the next round. Axar Patel expects a strong comeback from his players in this must-win game to secure a win and remain in the hunt for a finish in the Top 4.
KL Rahul is the third-highest run-getter this season with 486 runs and must deliver a good start with Pathum Nissanka. The middle order is struggling with single-digit scores in the last few months, and the team needs runs from Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, and Tristan Stubbs. The lower middle order hasn't fared well in the last game, and the team needs Axar Patel and Ashutosh Sharma to add quick runs.
The bowling attack leaked runs at more than 10 an over in the last five games. Mitchell Starc is the key bowler in the team and must make early inroads with Axar Patel. Vipraj Nigam and Lungi Ngidi must keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav's expensive bowling, with an economy of 10.66, has hurt the team, and he must do well in a supporting role alongside Mukesh Kumar.
Interesting Stats
- DC has lost the last five out of six games and is struggling
- Only one DC bowler has picked up 10 wickets after 11 games
DC Over/Under Betting Tips
KL Rahul First Innings Runs Over 33.5 @ 1.83 (4rabet)
DC Over/Under Betting Tips
Pathum Nissanka Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
Pathum Nissanka scored a valiant half century in the last match. He is in really good touch this season, where he has scored two half centuries in the last three matches. Expect Nissanka to step up in this must win fixture and score runs for his team.
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:
Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav (Impact Player)
Delhi Capitals Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Delhi Capitals Actual Playing XI:
Auqib Nabi, Lokesh Rahul, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Madhav Tiwari, Abhishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Sahil Parakh
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
We expect overcast skies and rain in Dharamshala, with temperatures around 16°C at the start of the game and humidity to be around 73%. The conditions will be a big challenge for the batters as the ball moves.
PBKS vs DC Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala does offer something for fast bowlers. The ball moves here, and it can create doubts among the batsmen. However, stroke players have done well because the ground is smaller. Spinners must bowl tight lines, as the ball doesn't turn here as much as on other tracks in the country. The average first innings score this season has been 176 runs, and the team batting first must aim to have 200 on the board.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Punjab Kings to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Punjab Kings to win the coin toss in today's match against Delhi Capitals.
Toss: To Bowl
The side batting first has an advantage on this track. The team that batted first has won six times in the last seven games. The ball moves late in the evening, making run chases difficult. The side winning the toss wouldn't hesitate to bat first on this surface.
PBKS vs DC
Winning Prediction
Delhi Capitals’ hopes for a playoff berth rest on the result of this game. They have struggled with the ball this season and need to execute their plans effectively on a track that will assist their bowlers. The Punjab Kings aim to end their downward slide with a strong comeback. They have a formidable batting lineup and strong hitters. It will be a close game but the Punjab Kings have an edge.
Punjab Kings to win
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