Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be up for another match at an iconic cricket stadium, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, against Delhi Capitals (DC) this time as part of Match 58 of IPL 2025 on May 8. Punjab Kings are once again going ahead with a winning streak, winning the last two matches against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With victory in seven games and defeat in three matches out of eleven fixtures this season, PBKS are firmly placed among the top four teams. However, winning the next match will confirm their further journey in IPL 2025, as the chances for play-off qualification will shift if a loss is registered in the next match against their rival, Delhi Capitals.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are currently out of the top-four teams in IPL 2025 after winning six matches and losing four out of eleven clashes. In the last two games, DC had to face setbacks as they lost against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the next clash, they will face PBKS for the first time this season after losing their last match in IPL 2024, where Punjab won by 4 wickets at the PCA New Stadium. However, in other instances, DC were able to cement victory producing thrilling matches despite are shortage of runs on the scoreboard. Now, they will raise their heads up to reverse the situation this time around and take down PBKS at HPCA Stadium.
Before that, let’s have a look at PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head, Pitch Report, and Best Players for IPL 2025.
PBKS vs DC Head to Head in IPL
Talking about head-to-head records, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have met 33 times in the IPL, out of which PBKS have dominated slightly with 17 victories, while DC came out victorious 16 times. Their first IPL match between PBKS and DC at the HPCA Stadium came in IPL 2011 on May 15, when Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings) claimed a 29-run victory. Batting first, PBKS secured 170 runs on the scoreboard with a match-defining inning by Paul Valthaty, who grabbed the opportunity to get 62 off 50 balls. In reply, Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals) could push the inning to only 141 as a renowned spinner, Piyush Chawla, got three wickets that defined the victory for PBKS.
| Team | Punjab | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 33 |
| Won | 17 | 16 |
| Lost | 16 | 17 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 202 | 231 |
| Lowest Score | 68 | 58 |
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
Punjab Kings have hosted Delhi Capitals at HPCA Stadium on four occasions, out of which both PBKS and DC share two victories each. Either of the teams is on the verge of getting ahead in the PBKS vs DC rivalry at the home ground ofthe Punjab Kings. Their last IPL match at this venue was held in IPL 2023 on May 17, when DC emerged as a winner with a narrow margin of 15 runs. Batting first, DC posted 213, powered by Rilee Rossouw’s blazing 82 off 37 balls. In reply, PBKS achieved only 198 as Liam Livingstone was in red-hot form, hitting 94 off 48 balls. For DC, a highly impactful bowler was Anrich Nortje, who got two wickets at a considerable economy rate of 9 on a batting-friendly surface.
| Matches | PBKS won | DC won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
PBKS Records at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Defeats | 8 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 5 |
| Wins Chasing | 1 |
| Highest Total | 232 |
| Lowest Total | 116 |
DC Records at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Defeats | 2 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 1 |
| Wins Chasing | 1 |
| Highest Total | 213 |
| Lowest Total | 141 |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report
The surface is suitable for batters extracting enough pace and bounce, allowing them to play aggressive strokes comfortably. In the first match at HPCA Stadium, the batting first team won the match as Punjab Kings flew to a high score of 236/5 to get a strong lead, while the second inning also witnessed a run-fest. In that match, 75% of the wickets were taken by the pacers, while spinners with 25% of wickets turned out most expensive. The seam bowlers may get a little bit of swing, but the difficult time will be inevitable for spinners.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium IPL Records
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium has witnessed a total of 14 matches in the IPL so far. Out of these 14 games, the highest matches have been won by the team batting first, with victories in 9 such matches, while the chasing side won on 5 occasions. The first-ever IPL match at this ground was held in IPL 2010 on 16th April, 2010, when Punjab Kings hosted Deccan Chargers Hyderabad. In that match, Deccan Chargers claimed a convincing 5-wicket victory as Rohit Sharma’s masterclass batting with an unbeaten 68 off 38 balls propelled the team to chase down 175 in 19.1 overs.
| City | Dharamshala | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 16/04/2010 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 04/05/2025 | ||
| 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) | 17/05/2011 v Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Best Bowling | 4/9 | A Mishra (Deccan Chargers) | 21/05/2011 v Punjab Kings |
| Highest Team Innings | 241/7 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 09/05/2024 v Punjab Kings | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 116 (Punjab Kings) | 21/05/2011 v Deccan Chargers | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 178/5 (Deccan Chargers) | 16/04/2010 v Punjab Kings | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.02 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.89 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 187.50 | ||
Key Players from both teams
PBKS- X factors
Prabhsimran Singh is leading the batting show for PBKS with four half-centuries so far, coming after a blazing 91-run in the last match. Apart from him, skipper Shreyas Iyer has also delivered a similar performance, playing with an average of above 50 this season. In the middle order, PBKS have had match-winning performances by Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh, who can stay on the crease to accelerate the score. Talking about the bowling side, PBKS have a leading wicket-taker for PBKS Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, who shone with a terrific hat-trick in a recent match. Among overseas bowlers, Marco Jansen is a bowling all-rounder who is taking wickets in almost every match.
DC- X factors
Delhi Capitals have no opening batter leading the charts for most runs for the franchise, but KL Rahul, who comes to bat at number 4, has been impressive, getting three half-centuries. A top-order batter, Abishek Porel, and a middle-order player, Tristan Stubbs, have been consistent for the DC campaign. The role of skipper Axar Patel was instrumental in DC’s last victory against Lucknow Super Giants as his overs were economical, and he heavily contributed to a successful 162-run chase. Among all bowlers, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has also delivered match-winning spells along with Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam.
