Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, will be hosting its second match of IPL 2025.
Punjab Kings are currently in the third spot with 15 points, while Delhi Capitals are in fifth spot with 13 points.
PBKS vs DC Match 58: Match Details
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PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Stats (H2H) in IPL
| PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Stats | |
| Total Matches | 33 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 16 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 17 |
| Tied/NR | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches Result | DC: 3, PBKS: 2 |
Delhi Capitals have won three out of their five encounters against Punjab Kings. However, PBKS defeated DC by four wickets in their last outing.
PBKS vs DC: Team Preview for Match 58
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals made a promising start to the tournament but have struggled in recent weeks, managing just one win in their last five matches. Their most recent game against Sunrisers Hyderabad was washed out, but before the rain, the top order fell quickly.
The opening pair continues to be a worry, putting added pressure on the middle order. As they gear up to face Punjab Kings, DC will be desperate to bounce back, with KL Rahul expected to lead the charge. In the bowling unit, much will depend on the spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav to make an impact.
Key Players of DC: KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings come into the match riding high on confidence after back-to-back wins. The opening duo of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh has provided solid starts, setting the foundation for the middle order. Shreyas Iyer has made the most of those platforms, anchoring the innings with experience.
On the bowling front, Yuzvendra Chahal has been consistently threatening in the middle overs, while Arshdeep Singh continues to deliver with the new ball and at the death.
Key PBKS Players: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
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Probable Playing XI for PBKS vs DC Match 58
DC Expected XI: KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Axar Patel , Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera
Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk
PBKS Expected XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Pravin Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett
Pitch & Weather Report for PBKS vs DC Match 58
Pitch Report
Since the ground is located at a high altitude, the ball tends to travel faster through the air. Dew also becomes a major factor in the evening, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball. That’s why teams generally prefer to chase at this venue.
Weather Report
The weather in Dharamshala on Thursday is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures reaching around 19°C. Rain is likely to play a spoilsport in this upcoming game.
Conclusion
PBKS will enter their upcoming match against DC as favourites, but much will depend on their bowling unit. Meanwhile, DC will be counting on KL Rahul to deliver something special with the bat.
