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It’s match day at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA) in Dharamshala as Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 58th match of TATA IPL 2025. The game kicks off at 7:30 PM IST on May 8, and both both teams are ready to give it their all to win today’s match.
Punjab Kings are in red-hot form, currently sitting 3rd place with 7 wins in 11 matches and a powerful Net Run Rate of +0.376. They are riding a 4-match winning streak (expect with RCB) and come into this contest on the back of a commanding 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. Prabhsimran Singh (91*48), Shreyas Iyer (45*25), and Josh Inglis (30*14) have all been standout performers, while pace bowler Arshdeep Singh claimed three wickets and Azmatullah Omarzai took two. At second home-ground, PBKS have played a total of 14 matches so far, in which they won 6 matches and lost 8.
Delhi Capitals, placed just below PBKS in 5th with having 6 victories out of 11 games, also have a strong Net Run Rate of +0.362. They recently played a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad , but it was abandoned due to rain. However, they have played their innings successfully, in which Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma both scored an equal number of runs that was 41.
In terms of head-to-head, Punjab Kings have dominated the rivalry so far. They’ve won 17 of the 33 matches played between these two teams, whereas Delhi Capitals also seem stronger, as they won 16 matches so far.
With both teams level on points and just net run rate separating them, this contest is vital for securing a possible top-two finish. From a fantasy cricket point of view, players like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, KL Rahul, and Faf du Plessis should be high on your radar for captain and vice-captain roles.
PBKS vs DC Best Dream11 Captain & Vice Captain Today Match 58th IPL 2025
PBKS vs DC Today Dream11 Captain Choices
| Player | Team | Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | 🔥Leading run-scorer of IPL 2025 with 405 runs in 11 matches at an average of 50.62 and an explosive strike rate of 180.80. 💪 Insane Consistency: He has crossed 25+ runs in every match this season — a new IPL record for consistency. 💥 Dharamshala Specialist: played only a single match, in which he scored a total of 45 runs. 🎯 Match-Winner: His ability to accelerate against any bowling attack makes him a high-impact fantasy asset. 📊 Dream11 Goldmine: Due to his consistent scores, high strike rate, and boundary-hitting ability, he’s one of the most bankable captain picks today. |
| Axar Patel | DC | All rounder | 📈 Form + Leadership: 238 runs in 11 matches at an average of 26.44 and a strike rate of 157.61. 📂 Average Record vs PBKS: 46 runs in 9 IPL games vs PBKS at an average of 11.50, with no centuries or half-centuries. ⚠️ Dharamshala Concern: Has not played at Dharamshala till date. 🏏 Class + Technique: He’s not just consistent but classy, and can pace his innings against both pace and spin. |
PBKS vs DC Today Dream11 Vice Captain Choices
| Player | Team | Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | Batter | ✅ In-form Opener: Scored 437 runs in 11 matches at an average of 39.73 and a strike rate of 170.04, with 4 half-centuries. 🔥 Recent Scores: 91 vs LSG and 54 vs CSK in his last four matches show he is batting with confidence. 🧤 Wicket-Keeper Bonus: Adds value with potential points from catches and stumpings behind the stumps. 🏏 Opening Role: Starts the innings, giving him full opportunity to score big runs. ⚠️ Risk Factor: Scored only 26 runs in the previous match against DC, which makes him a bit of a differential pick today. |
| KL Rahul | DC | Batter | 🧡 Elite Consistency: Scored 381 runs in 10 matches with an average of 47.63 and a strike rate of 142.16, including 3 fifties. 💯 Orange Cap Contender: Among the league’s top run-scorers this season and the backbone of GT’s middle order. ✅ Strong vs PBKS: Has played 10 matches and scored 217 runs in 9 innings with a highest score of 74 — shows he can handle their attack well. 📊 Best IPL Average: Holds the highest average among players with 500+ IPL runs, highlighting reliability. 🔓 Middle-Order Role: Now plays in the middle order, providing stability and firepower during the crucial middle overs. |
Fantasy Insights for PBKS vs DC Today’s Match
| 🏟️ Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ⚔️ Match | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 58th Match |
| ⏰ Time | 7:30 PM IST, Thursday, May 8th, 2025 |
| 📍 Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
| 🧱 Pitch Report | The pitch at Dharamsala is a good batting wicket, but there is good help for the first innings fast bowlers. However, there is very little help for the bowlers in the second innings. |
| 🌤️ Weather Condition | 72-75% Humidity with 25-75% chances of rain |
| 🎲 Toss Factor | Team winning the toss will choose to bowl first as chasing has been a favourable option in this ground with dew as an external factor. |
Fantasy Cricket Tips for PBKS vs DC Today’s Match
- Choose more players from the chasing team
- First innings fast bowlers are important.
- Chasing team will have high chances to win this match.
- Choose the second innings opener as your captain in the match.
- Check final playing XI before locking your team.
Toss and Match Prediction for PBKS vs DC Today’s Match
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PBKS vs DC Probable Playing 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
PBKS vs DC Injury Updates & Player Availability News
- Punjab Kings: ❌ No injuries reported
- Delhi Capitals: ❌ No injuries reported
