Punjab Kings will host Delhi Capitals in the 66th match of the Indian Premier League, which is scheduled at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on 24th May at 7:30 PM IST. Punjab Kings are playing well and currently hold the 3rd position on the points table. The team has played a total of 12 games, in which 8 have been secured. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are currently in 5th place on the points table and have won 6 out of 13 games. Looking at the batting line-up, both teams seem to be in a neck-to-neck competition which can make the battle more interesting.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo face each other.
1. Shreyas Iyer vs Kuldeep Yadav
The right-hand batsman Shreyas Iyer has been defensive against the left-arm spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav. Talking about the performance, Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 42 balls from Kuldeep, and in which he scored a total of 64 runs and was dismissed twice. This means, Kuldeep can disturb him and can take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.9 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 220.0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 216.7 |
| 2022 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 133.3 |
| 2024 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 171.4 |
| Total | 64 | 42 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 152.4 |
2. Prabhsimran Singh vs Thangarasu Natarajan
The right-hand batsman Prabhsimran Singh has been defensive against the left-arm pace bowler Thangarasu Natarajan. Looking at their head-to-head records, Prabhsimran has played a total of 20 balls of Natarajan, in which he scored 24 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 200.0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Total | 24 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 120.0 |
3. Shreyas Iyer vs Mustafizur Rahman
Shreyas Iyer has a low performance against the left-arm pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Talking about the performance, Shreyas has played a total of 18 balls from Rahman, in which he scored a total of 16 runs and was dismissed once. This suggests that Rahman can disturb Shreyas and can take his wicket easily.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 88.9 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Total | 16 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9 |
4. Faf du Plessis vs Yuzvendra Chahal
The right-hand batsman Faf du Plessis has a low performance against the spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who is known for his googly style. Talking about the performance, Faf has played a total of 50 balls from Chahal, in which he scored a total of 44 runs and was dismissed 3 times.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| 2015 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81.8 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Total | 44 | 50 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 88.0 |
5. Lokesh Rahul vs Arshdeep Singh
KL Rahul has a low performance against Arshdeep Singh, who is a consistent wicket taking bowler. Looking at the records, Rahul has played a total of 25 balls from Arshdeep, in which he scored a total of 31 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 130.8 |
| 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 200.0 |
| Total | 31 | 25 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 124.0 |
In conclusion, the 66th match between PBKS and DC is expected to be an exciting and interesting battle to watch. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Shreyas Iyer will play against Kuldeep Yadav, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Additionally, Prabhsimran Singh, KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
