The Indian Premier League (IPL) of 2024 is officially underway. This week, attention will be on the second match of the new season, which will feature Punjab Kings (PBKS) hosting Delhi Capitals (DC). The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali, has become the new home of PBKS.
Two teams who have never won an IPL championship square off against one other. In fact, since 2008, PBKS and DC have not taken home an IPL trophy in any of their 16 seasons. DC enjoyed a terrific season in 2020 until they were defeated by Mumbai Indians (MI) in the final, whereas PBKS reached the final in 2014 but lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
These two teams have an equal head-to-head record and have faced off 32 times in the past. DC and PBKS have each won 16 games.
In return, the Delhi Capitals have a well-rounded team, and the team’s prospects of qualifying for the postseason will only increase with Rishabh Pant’s full recovery. They have a strong bowling and batting lineup, with all-arounders like Mitchell Marsh and Axar Patel offering plenty of choices.
Although the Punjab Kings have a strong batting lineup, their absence of a top-tier spinner is a clear weakness in the team. Even though the leg-spinner Rahul Chahar has a respectable record in the IPL, his current form has declined.
PBKS vs DC Head To Head (Past 5 Matches)
2023 – DC won by 15 runs
2023 – PBKS won by 31 runs
2022 – DC won by 17 runs
2022 – DC won by 9 wickets
2021 – DC won by 7 wickets
Match Preview:
- This will be the first encounter between the two teams in IPL 2024.
- Historically, the head-to-head record is quite even, with both teams winning 16 out of their 32 encounters.
- In the last five meetings, however, DC has emerged victorious on three occasions.
- The pitch at Mohali is known to be batting-friendly, but spinners might get some assistance later in the innings.
PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction:
Captain: Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain: Arshdeep Singh
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Atharva Taide
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Anrich Nortje
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Full Squad:
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Jonny Bairstow
- Atharva Taide
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Sikandar Raza
- Harshal Patel
- Rahul Chahar
- Kagiso Rabada
- Arshdeep Singh
Delhi Capitals (DC) Full Squad:
- David Warner
- Prithvi Shaw / Priyank Panchal
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Kumar Kushagra
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Khaleel Ahmed / Anrich Nortje
- Mukesh Kumar
- Kagiso Rabada (if not picked by PBKS)
Head-to-Head Stats:
- Matches Played: 32
- PBKS Won: 16
- DC Won: 16
Dream11 Predictions:
Batsmen:
- Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)
- David Warner (DC)
- Jonny Bairstow (PBKS) (if playing aggressively)
- Mitchell Marsh (DC)
All-rounders:
- Liam Livingstone (PBKS)
- Axar Patel (DC)
- Sikandar Raza (PBKS)
Wicket-keeper:
- Rishabh Pant (DC)
Bowlers:
- Kagiso Rabada (whichever team he plays for)
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
- Harshal Patel (PBKS) (if bowling well in the nets)
Captain & Vice-Captain:
This is a tough call. Consider factors like recent form, team composition, and pitch conditions. Some options include:
- Captain: Shikhar Dhawan/David Warner
- Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant/Liam Livingstone/Kagiso Rabada
Disclaimer: These are just predictions. Finalize your team based on the latest updates, playing XIs, and your personal preferences.