PBKS vs DC Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 58th Match of IPL 2025

Indian Premier League 2025, 58th Match played between PBKS vs DC at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, stay updated with ScoreWaves for Indian Premier League 2025 58th Match Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch reports, Fastest cricket score, fastest updates, sports news and more

Today's match is going to be one of the most important matches in IPL 2025. Because a match will be played between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, where the Punjab Kings team will top the points table by winning this match and will make a stronger claim for the playoffs, while the Delhi Capitals team will want to keep the playoff hopes alive by winning this match. In such a situation, this match is going to be very important for both the teams. However, looking at the current form, the Punjab Kings team is seen ahead in this match. The Delhi Capitals team will want to get back its starting position. In the tournament where Delhi Capitals team was looking like a top contender for the playoffs, it has lost its place.

Head-to-Head: PBKS vs DC - Who Holds the Advantage?

If we talk about head to head record, then both the teams have faced each other33 times in which PBKS has won 17 matches whereas DC have won 16 matches. In such a situation, PBKS will have an advantage in this match because they will be playing on their home ground for the first time in IPL 2025.

The matches between the two teams are always tough. PBKS's team is looking in good form but DC's main batsmen need to take responsibility as they are getting out after getting set. For DC, both openers Faf du Plessis and Abhishek Porel have looking in good touch but need to perform well at away matches.

Total Matches Played: 33

PBKS Wins: 17

DC Wins: 16

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite Punjab having the firepower of Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyash Iyer, DC's all-around strength and explosive players Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Recent Forms of Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals:

PBKS: W W L W W 

DC: L L W L W

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, PBKS might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyash Iyer, Nehal Badhera and Shashank Singh, but DC's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam make them a formidable opponent. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.

Injury Update:

Currently no injury concerns from both side.

PBKS vs DC Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: PBKS vs DC 58th Match of IPL 2025  

Date & Time: Coming soon

Stadium: Dharmshala Cricket Stadium

Location: Dharmshala, Himanchal Pradesh

PBKS vs DC Match Pitch Report:

The Dharmshala Cricket Stadium in Dharmshala, Himanchal Pradesh offers a balanced pitch that challenges both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, the surface favors the batsmen, allowing them to play aggressive strokes with good bounce and a solid foundation. A first innings score between 180-190 runs is generally considered competitive. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, providing assistance to spinners, which can make chasing more difficult. Teams chasing targets around 180-190 runs generally have a fighting chance, but anything above 190-200 can put them under pressure, especially with the slow nature of the pitch in the second innings. Overall, it’s a dynamic surface where both batting and bowling strategies need to adapt to the conditions, and a score around 180+ is often a strong target for the chasing side. 

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	13
Batting First Won	8
Bowling First Won	5
1st Innings Average Score	184
2nd Innings Average Score	156
Highest Total	232/2  PBKS vs RCB
Lowest Total	116/10  PBKS vs DCH
Highest Chased	195/4  CSK vs PBKS
Lowest Defended	169/9  CSK vs PBKS

Possible Playing 11 for Punjab Kings:

Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh(w), Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal  

Impact Sub: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Harpreet Brar, Prabhsimran Singh

Possible playing 11 for Delhi Capitals

Faf Du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, T. Natarajan   

Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk 

Punjab Kings Key players:

Priyansh Arya: 23 (15), 69 (35), 22 (15), 16 (11), 22 (12)

Prabhsimran Singh: 54 (36), 83 (49), 33 (17), 13 (9), 30 (15)

Shreyas Iyer: 72 (41), 25* (16), 6 (10), 7 (10), 0 (2)

Shashank Singh: 23 (12), DNP, 31* (33), 1 (5), 18(17)

Marco Jansen: 4 (2) + 2/30, 0/20 + 25*(20), 2/10 + DNB, 3/17 + 1(2), 0/39 + 5(5)

Arshdeep Singh: 2/25, 1/26, 2/23, 1/11, 1/37

Yuzvendra Chahal: 4/32, 1/36, 2/11, 1/5, 1/56

Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, KL Rahul

Batsman: Shreyas Iyer, Tristan Stubbs 

All-rounders: Marco Janson, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam

Bowlers:  Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Michel Starc, T. Natarajan

Punjab kings vs Delhi capitals Team for Today Match:

Punjab kings vs Delhi capitals Prediction Caption and Vice-Captain: 

Choice 1: Axar Patel (C), Sheyas Iyer (VC) 

Choice 2:  Shreyas Iyer (C), Arshdeep Singh (VC)

 Punjab kings vs Delhi capitals Fantasy Prediction Backups:

Nehal Vadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Karun Nair, Kuldeep Yadav

Disclaimer:     

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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