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PBKS vs DC, Match Winner Prediction: The 58th match of the Indian Premier League will be played between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. This match will take place at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala on 8th May at 7:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings are currently in 2nd place on the points table and have won 7 out of 11 matches. Their last match was against LSG, which they won by 37 runs. In that match, Prabhsimran Singh smashed an impressive 91 off 48 balls, while Shreyas Iyer scored 45 off 25 balls. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh took three crucial wickets, while Azmatullah Omarzai took two and Yuzvendra Chahal took one.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are currently in 5th place on the points table and have won 6 out of 11 games. Their last match was against SRH but it was abandoned due to rain. In that match, Tristan Stubbs smashed an impressive 41 off 36 balls, while Ashutosh Sharma scored 41 off 26 balls.
Therefore, today’s battle will be crucial for both teams, especially for DC. So let’s see which team can win today’s match and which players can lead their teams toward the victory.
PBKS vs DC Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 58th Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Thursday, May 8th, 2025 |
| Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
HPCA Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At HPCA Stadium, the pitch is suited for bowlers, especially for pacers. It will offer a flat and decent bounce, which helps pacers to emerge wicktes. However, the pitch will also support batters to set high scores but they need to understand the pitch’s behaviour. At HPCA, there are a total of 13 IPL matches have been played here, in which the batting first got more advantage as compared to chasing teams. But as per the last season, the team that won the toss might prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 31-28°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 72-75% Humidity with 25-75% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 190-220 |
HPCA Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 (64.29%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 5 (35.71%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 6 (42.86%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 8 (57.14%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 106 – A C Gilchrist (Punjab Kings) vs RCB, 17/05/2011 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/9 – A Mishra (Deccan Chargers) vs Punjab Kings, 21/05/2011 |
| Highest Team Innings | 241/7 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, 09/05/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 116 – Punjab Kings vs Deccan Chargers, 21/05/2011 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 178/5 – Deccan Chargers vs Punjab Kings, 16/04/2010 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.02 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.89 |
| Average Score Batting First | 187.50 |
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 33 |
|---|---|
| Won by Punjab Kings | 17 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 16 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
PBKS vs DC Today’s Probable 11
| Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals |
|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Faf du Plessis |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Abishek Porel (w) |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Karun Nair |
| Josh Inglis (w) | KL Rahul (w) |
| Shashank Singh | Axar Patel (C) |
| Nehal Wadhera | Tristan Stubbs |
| Marcus Stoinis | Vipraj Nigam |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Mitchell Starc |
| Marco Jansen | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Arshdeep Singh | Mukesh Kumar |
Impact Players
- Punjab Kings: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett
- Delhi Capitals: Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tripurana Vijay, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira
Key Players to Watch Out in PBKS vs DC Match
Top Batters
Prabhsimran Singh
- Prabhsimran Singh has played a total of 4 matches against DC, where he scored a total of 163 runs with the highest of 103.
- At HPCA Stadium, Prabhsimran Singh has played a total of 5 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 151 runs with the highest of 91.
Shreyas Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 4 matches against DC, where he has scored a total of 147 runs with the highest of 54.
- At HPCA Stadium, Shreyas Iyer played only a single match and scored a total of 45 runs.
Also keep your eyes on – Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera.
Faf du Plessis
- At HPCA Stadium, Faf du Plessis has played only a single match and scored only nine runs.
- Faf du Plessis has played a total of 17 matches against PBKS, in which he scored a total of 808 runs with the highest of 96.
KL Rahul
- KL Rahul played a total of 9 matches against PBKS, where he scored a total of 217 runs with the highest of 74.
- At HPCA Stadium, KL Rahul played a match, so this will be his first battle at this venue.
Also keep your eyes on – Abishek Porel, Axar Patel.
PBKS vs DC Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | 45 | 1193 Runs | 103 | 154.13 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 127 | 3532 Runs | 97 | 131.93 |
| Faf du Plessis | 151 | 4739 Runs | 96 | 136.06 |
| KL Rahul | 142 | 5064 Runs | 132 | 135.14 |
Top Bowlers
Arshdeep Singh
- Arshdeep Singh has played a total of 7 matches against DC, in which he took a total of 6 wickets.
- At HPCA Stadium, Arshdeep Singh played a total of 5 matches and took 7 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Yuzvendra Chahal.
Axar Patel
- Axar Patel has played a total of 9 matches against PBKS, in which he took 11 wickets.
- At HPCA Stadium, Axar Patel has played only a single and took a wicket.
Also keep your eyes on – Dushmantha Chameera.
PBKS vs DC Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 76 | 92 Wickets | 8.88 |
| Axar Patel | 161 | 128 Wickets | 7.32 |
HPCA Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 1w, 3w, 0w, 3w, 0w, 4w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 80% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 1w, 3w, 2w, 2w | 100% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 2w | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the second innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- As per the last IPL season, the chances of wickets are higher in both innings, so we can drop one of the openers in both innings.
PBKS vs DC Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Punjab Kings | Bowling | 50-60 | 190-200 | PBKS |
| Scenario 2 | Delhi Capitals | Bowling | 60-70 | 210-220 | PBKS |
Also See:
- Axar Patel vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Faf du Plessis vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Kuldeep Yadav vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Mitchell Starc vs PBKS Stats and Records
- T. Natarajan vs PBKS Stats and Records
- Shreyas Iyer vs DC Stats and Records
- Prabhsimran Singh vs DC Stats and Records
- Arshdeep Singh vs DC Stats and Records
- Yuzvendra Chahal vs DC Stats and Records
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between PBKS vs DC?
As per the head-to-head records PBKS is ahead and looking at their batting line-up, the team seems strong and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of PBKS vs DC?
PBKS and DC have played a total of 33 matches, in which PBKS won 17 and DC won 16.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh and KL Rahul.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
DC will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
