IPL 2024, PBKS vs DC Match Prediction, Match -2, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Indian Premier League 2024 Match Prediction
Match: PBKS vs DC Fantasy Team Prediction
Time: 23 Mar, 03:30 PM (IST)
Series:: Indian Premier League 2024
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium – Chandigarh
Head-to-Head Stats
Matches Played: 06
DC Won: 05
PBKS Won: 01
No Result/Tie: 00
Recent Form:
PBKS
L, L, W, L, L
❌❌✅❌❌
DC
L, W, L, L, W
❌✅❌❌✅
Info:
- Consider supporting Shikhar Dhawan as the potential top run-scorer for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals, given his impressive record of over 6400 runs in the IPL. Arshdeep Singh, known for his left-arm swing bowling and 45 wickets in the last three IPL seasons, stands out as a likely candidate for Punjab Kings’ leading wicket-taker in the upcoming match.
- David Warner’s extensive experience, with over 12000 T20 runs, positions him as a strong contender for the highest run-scorer for Delhi Capitals in Match 2. Considering the anticipated turning pitch, Axar Patel emerges as a promising option for Delhi Capitals’ top wicket-taker.
- In light of David Warner’s consistent performance, including six half-centuries in the IPL 2023 season, he is projected to score over 31.5 runs in this particular fixture.
Live Streaming:
TV channels: You can watch this match live on Sky Cricket, Star Network, Fox Sports, Sky Sport NZ, SuperSport and Willow TV.
IPL 2024 Live Streaming: The fixture will be live-streamed on SkyGo, Jio Cinema, Willow, Foxtel Go and Kayo.
Toss Predictions:
With this being the first IPL game at this venue, we expect both captains will want to see how the pitch plays before batting themselves. Our prediction is that both skippers will choose to field first if they win the toss.
Weather & Pitch Report:
Weather: ⛅
The weather looks like being settled and warm throughout Saturday afternoon in Mullanpur. Cloudy conditions are forecast with the temperature in the low 30s.
Pitch Report:
We expect this pitch to be low-scoring with spin bowlers getting plenty of assistance from the surface. That said, reports indicate that there will also be movement off the pitch for the quick bowlers.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium – Chandigarh
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Team NEWS:
PBKS Team News:
Anticipating a lineup featuring prominent English players such as Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and Sam Curran, despite their current form not being at its peak. Shikhar Dhawan’s squad, reassuringly, faces no injury concerns leading up to this match.
DC Team News:
Fans of cricket worldwide will rejoice at the return of Rishabh Pant to IPL 2024 following his absence in the previous tournament due to recovery from a severe car accident in December 2022. However, it’s unfortunate for Delhi Capitals as they will be missing Harry Brook and Lungi Ngidi throughout this IPL season.
Predicted Playing11:
PUNJAB
1.Prabhsimran Singh(WK)
2. Shikhar Dhawan(C)
3. Jonny Bairstow
4. Atharva Taide
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma(WK)
7. Sam Curran
8. Kagiso Rabada
9. Harshal Patel
10. Rahul Chahar
11. Arshdeep Singh
DELHI
1.Prithvi Shaw
2. David Warner
3. Mitchell Marsh
4. Yash Dhull
5. Rishabh Pant(WK)(C)
6. Tristan Stubbs(WK)
7. Axar Patel
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Anrich Nortje
10. Khaleel Ahmed
11. Mukesh Kumar
Players Matchups:
S Dhawan against I Sharma
03 balls 06 runs 02 Dismissal
S Dhawan against J Richardson
08 balls 13 runs 01 Dismissal
A Taide against L Yadav
02 balls 01 runs 01 Dismissal
R Rossouw against J Richardson
06 balls 07 runs 01 Dismissal
J Bairstow against K Ahmed
09 balls 13 runs 01 Dismissal
J Bairstow against A Nortje
19 balls 20 runs 01 Dismissal
S Curran against P Dubey
10 balls 08 runs 01 Dismissal
S Curran against A Nortje
13 balls 11 runs 01 Dismissal
J Sharma against A Patel
15 balls 13 runs 02 Dismissal
L Livingstone against I Sharma
19 balls 31 runs 03 Dismissal
L Livingstone against A Patel
10 balls 10 runs 01 Dismissal
R Pant against L Livingstone
03 balls 07 runs 01 Dismissal
R Pant against H Patel
14 balls 23 runs 00 Dismissal
M Marsh against H Patel
07 balls 07 runs 01 Dismissal
M Marsh against R Chahar
09 balls 09 runs 01 Dismissal
S Hope against L Livingstone
08 balls 04 runs 01 Dismissal
S Hope against C Wokes
11 balls 23 runs 01 Dismissal
A Patel against N Ellis
10 balls 10 runs 01 Dismissal
A Patel against R Chahar
15 balls 09 runs 01 Dismissal
D Warner against K Rabada
75 balls 121 runs 04 Dismissal
D Warner against S Curran
52 balls 54 runs 02 Dismissal
Team Combo:
PBKS Team Info –
- In the IPL 2023 season, Punjab Kings secured the 8th position in the points table, securing victory in 6 out of 14 games. They are determined to improve upon their previous season’s performance and commence the new season on a positive note.
- The spotlight will be on Captain Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow to deliver with the bat, while Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh will take charge of the bowling department.
- It is anticipated that Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan will likely open the innings, with Jonny Bairstow positioned at the one-down position, adding strength to the batting lineup.
- The middle-order batting responsibilities will be entrusted to Atharva Taide and Liam Livingstone.
- Shikhar Dhawan will lead the team as captain, showcasing his skills not only as a leader but also as a proficient batsman at the top of the order. Prabhsimran Singh will take on the wicketkeeping duties for Punjab Kings.
- Liam Livingstone and Rahul Chahar will handle the spin bowling duties for the team, providing variety and control.
- Leading the pace attack will be Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, instilling confidence in the bowling unit with their prowess and experience.
- Overall, Punjab Kings’ bowling unit appears robust with KG Rabada and Arshdeep Singh leading the charge, promising a formidable challenge for their opponents.
DC Team Info –
- The return of Captain Rishabh Pant will be a significant boost for Delhi Capitals, as he missed the previous IPL season due to an accident. Pant has been declared fit by the BCCI for both wicketkeeping and batting duties.
- Having finished at the 9th position in the previous year, Delhi Capitals are eager to make a mark this season, especially with their captain back in the lineup.
- It is anticipated that Prithvi Shaw and David Warner will likely open the innings, with Warner having been the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match. Mitchell Marsh is expected to bat at the one-down position, providing stability to the batting lineup.
- Yash Dhull and Rishabh Pant are set to handle the middle-order batting responsibilities, adding depth to the batting order.
- Rishabh Pant will lead the team as captain, though he may not take up wicketkeeping duties initially. Instead, Tristan Stubbs is slated to take on the wicketkeeping role for Delhi Capitals.
- The spin bowling department will be managed by Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, offering a variety of options and skill sets.
- Anrich Nortje and Mukesh Kumar will spearhead the pace attack for Delhi Capitals, providing firepower and aggression to the bowling unit.
Winning Chances:
Both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will be desperate to get off to a winning start on Saturday afternoon after enduring miserable campaigns in 2023. Punjab Kings certainly have some top players in their side but the team has failed to produce consistent returns for many seasons and there is not much evidence to suggest this year will be different. For Delhi Capitals, the return of Rishabh Pant is providing plenty of excitement and we are backing them to mark his return with a win.
Delhi Capitals to beat Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings a 89% chance to win this match
Delhi Capitals have a 11% chance to win this match
Key Players:
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan
The 38 year old left-hander has hit more fours than any other player in the history of the IPL and averaged 41.44 in last year’s tournament.
Jitesh Sharma
The keeper-batter has caught the eye in both of the last two IPLs with his ability to score quick runs at the end of the innings.
Kagiso Rabada
The South African right-arm pace bowler has an excellent IPL record and will be looking to make a big impact in the 2024 tournament after making only six appearances last year.
Arshdeep Singh
The India international bowler is always used at the start and end of innings. He will swing the ball and is also renowned for landing perfect yorkers.
PBKS Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Harpreet Brar, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shashank Singh, Atharva Taide, Ashutosh Sharm
Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar will be pushing for a starting XI place in this game and will be the natural slow bowling impact player if required after taking nine IPL wickets last year. Atharva Taide is an exciting left-handed batter who scores his runs quickly and will be a strong option if Punjab Kings need a batting replacement.
Delhi Capitals
David Warner
The 37 year old opener was in fine form for Australia in the recent T20I series against West Indies with scores of 81 and 70.
Mitchell Marsh
The batting all-rounder can lay claim to be one of the most improved players in world cricket over the last four years. He is now recognised as a match-winner with the bat.
Axar Patel
The left-arm spinner has taken 200 T20 wickets across his career but is also a fine batter with over 2500 runs in the format.
Kuldeep Yadav
The India all-format international wrist spinner has been in exceptional form with both the red and white ball. We expect him to enjoy the surface in this game.
DC Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Abishek Porel (wk), Ricky Bhui, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Ishant Sharm
With a player of Ishant Sharma’s experience in the squad, it would not be a surprise if he was brought in as the impact substitute to provide control with the ball. 21 year old right-handed top order batter Yash Dhull has been in fine form and would make for an excellent impact player with the bat.
Team Forms:
PBKS Team Form:
Punjab Kings ended last season in disappointing form with only one victory from their last five matches.
DC Team Form:
With three defeats from their final four games in the 2023 IPL, Delhi Capitals will be very keen to get this campaign underway.
SQUAD:
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad:
Prabhsimran Singh(WK), Shikhar Dhawan(C), Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(WK), Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Prince Choudhary, Vidwath Kaverappa, Tanay Thyagarajan, Rilee Rossouw, Chris Woakes, Harpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Vishwapratap Singh, Harpreet Brar, Shivam Singh.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Squad:
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Yash Dhull, Rishabh Pant(WK)(C), Tristan Stubbs(WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Abhishek Porel(WK), Sumit Kumar, Lalit Yadav, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Swastik Chikara, Ricky Bhui, Pravin Dubey, Rasikh Salam, Jhye Richardson, Vicky Ostwal, Kumar Kushagra(WK), Shai Hope(WK), Ishant Sharma.
Grand League Team
