Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
๐๐๐๐๐ :โโ Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals
๐๐๐๐ :May 24,Saturday
๐๐๐๐ : 19:30 PM (IST)
๐๐๐๐๐ : Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ : Indian Premier League, 2025
Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer are the in-form batters for Punjab, so backing either of them to put up 30 or more in this match will be a smart choice.
- The highest score chased at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the IPL is Sunrisers Hyderabadโs 217-6 (20 overs) versus Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
- Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis are back in the Punjab Kings squad and will be available for selection in this fixture.
- Fast bowlers have picked up 66.17% of the wickets in the 62 T20s held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, compared to just 33.83% by spinners. Expect the seamers to do more of the damage in this fixture too.
PBKS vs DC Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 66 of IPL 2025 brings Punjab Kings (PBKS) up against Delhi Capitals (DC) this Saturday in Jaipur. Punjab have sealed a playoff berth with 17 points from 12 outings and are currently placed third. Their aim now is to break into the top two, which would give them an extra shot at making the final. As for DC, their season is already over in terms of playoff hopes. Theyโve been knocked out and have just this one match left to close things out on a better note. Based on how Punjab have gone about things lately, they carry the upper hand heading into this clash.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Punjab Kings Preview
After 11 long years, Punjab Kings are finally back in the IPL Playoffs. Theyโve earned it with steady performances all season and now have their sights on breaking into the top two.
Their batting has clicked throughout. Prabhsimran Singh (458 runs in 12 innings) and Priyansh Arya (356 in 12) have brought intent at the top, setting up strong starts. When these sides last metโduring that game in Dharamsala that was eventually scrappedโit was Priyansh (70 off 34) and Prabhsimran (50 off 38) who had powered Punjab to 122 in just 10 overs. One of them stepping up again could be a game-changer.
Shreyas Iyer has kept the innings steady through the middle, piling up 435 runs in 12 games while striking at 175. Heโs looked calm and dependable. Nehal Wadhera hasnโt gone big but has chipped in with brisk knocks at around 160 strike rateโoften just when the side needed a lift.
Punjab also get a boost with the arrival of all four of their remaining overseas optionsโMarcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kyle Jamieson. While the team has rotated them this season, Stoinis and Inglis seem likely to get the nod, given destructive they can be on their day.
Keep an eye on Shashank Singh too. Heโs handled the closing stages with a cool head and turned games late when it mattered most.
Delhi Capitals Preview
Delhi Capitals are done for the season. They kicked things off on a high, winning their first four matches, but things went downhill fastโjust two wins in the next nine games and seven losses, including their previous one against Mumbai Indians, which ended any playoff hopes.
DC just havenโt managed to put it together as a team. Neither the batting nor the bowling has found any rhythm for long stretches. Still, there have been a few bright spots. KL Rahul has led the charge with the bat, scoring 504 runs in 12 innings, and he remains their main hope with the bat in this match. Abishek Porel has also held up his end at the top, putting together 301 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 147.
Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs have chipped in at tough moments, keeping things steady in the middle when things could have easily fallen apart. Axar missed the previous match due to a bout of flu but is expected to return for the teamโs final game. Ashutosh Sharma has given them a spark at the back end, stepping up under pressure.
The absence of Mitchell Starc has hurt their bowling options. But Dushmantha Chameera and Mustafizur Rahman have tried to do a decent job. Mustafizur brings control and experienceโyou can usually count on him to keep the run rate down. Chameera, on the other hand, can be a bit expensive. Kuldeep Yadav has been solidโ13 wickets and an economy of 6.85 speaks for itself.
Weather Conditions
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the pitch has a dependable bounce and a firm track just under its light, grassy top. Once the first few overs are out of the way, batsmen should be able to time the ball well and find rhythm. Spinners could have a harder time later in the evening when the dew starts to settle in. With its size and setup, this ground encourages big shots and high totals.
Jaipurโs weather is expected to be hot and dry, with no chance of rain. Conditions are stable enough to ensure the match goes ahead without any interruptions.
PBKS vs DC Pitch Report
The average score batting first at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 165. However, the tracks this season have generally offered plenty for the batters. Whoever bats first in this match will target a total in the 210 range to feel comfortable about defending it.
Toss: To Bat
The last two matches played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL 2025 have been won by the side batting first. This is likely to prompt both captains to look to bat first in this match.
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