On Wednesday (May 17), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will clash in the 64th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala So far, Punjab Kings have experienced equal victories and defeats out of 12 games. As a result, they currently occupy the 8th position in the points table. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have secured four victories in 12 matches and currently find themselves in the last position in the points tally. Both PBKS and DC have faced each other in IPL 31 times. PBKS have won 16 games, while DC have won 15.
In their previous encounter, DC and PBKS competed against each other. DC won the toss and chose to field. PBKS set a target of 167 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs, thanks to an impressive maiden century by Prabhsimran Singh, who scored 103 runs off 65 deliveries. DC had a strong start in their chase, with David Warner and Phillip Salt combining for a 69-run opening partnership. However, the rest of the DC batters struggled, and apart from Warner, no one managed to score more than 20 runs. Warner top-scored for DC with 54 runs off 27 deliveries. PBKS’s Harpreet Brar stood out as the leading bowler, taking four wickets for 30 runs in four overs, and PBKS won the game by 31 runs.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan(C), Shahrukh Khan, SM Curran, Sikandar Raza, R Dhawan, LS Livingstone, P Simran Singh, JM Sharma(wk), RD Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
BENCH : B Rajapaksa, Nathan Ellis, A Taide, Harpreet Singh, MW Short, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh, Rajangad Bawa, Baltej Singh, K Rabada, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Gurnoor Brar
Delhi Capitals
David Warner(C), RR Rossouw, Aman Hakim Khan, Axar Patel, P Dubey, MR Marsh, PD Salt(wk), KK Ahmed, KL Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma
BENCH : Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Abishek Porel, A Nortje, P Shaw, SN Khan, Yash Dhull, Ripal Patel, Mustafizur Rahman, KL Nagarkoti, L Ngidi, Vicky Ostwal, C Sakariya, Priyam Garg
PITCH REPORT
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is known for its batting-friendly surface, offering a good balance between pace and bounce. The pitch typically favors stroke play, and batters can expect even bounce, allowing them to play their shots confidently. The outfield is generally quick, which helps the ball travel to the boundaries. Spinners might find some assistance as the match progresses, with the pitch likely to offer grip and turn. Considering the recent matches played at this venue, high-scoring encounters have been common. Teams have posted substantial totals, and the pitch has assisted stroke-making. Given the batting-friendly nature of the pitch, the team winning the toss might opt to bat first, aiming to set a commanding total on the board.
