PUNJAB KINGS vs DELHI CAPITALS

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :​ Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 08,Thursday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League 2025 With just one win in their last five games, Delhi Capitals are under pressure to get a result here and stay alive in the playoff race. Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. PBKS vs DC Match Prediction & Analysis Punjab Kings (PBKS) meet Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 58 of IPL 2025 this Thursday at the scenic Dharamsala. DC have managed six wins from 11 outings and are currently in fifth place on 13 points. PBKS, on the other hand, hold second with 15 points from 11 matches. With the playoff race heating up, this clash carries plenty of weight for both sides. Based on recent form, Punjab appear to have the edge heading into this one. TEAMS PREVIEW Punjab Kings Preview Punjab Kings jumped to second place with a dominant 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants, defending a hefty 236-5 in Dharamsala. Prabhsimran Singh was on fire with a 91 off 48—his fourth fifty this year—and now leads the team’s batting charts with 437 runs in 11 matches. Their batting has been a strength all season. Prabhsimran and Priyansh Arya have started games with intent, though Priyansh has lacked consistency. Shreyas Iyer has anchored the middle overs well, scoring 405 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 170. He’s looked composed and remains a reliable option. Nehal Wadhera has chipped in with quick cameos in the middle, striking at around 150. His scores haven’t been huge, but they’ve come at the right time. Josh Inglis slotted in at number three last game and hammered 30 off 14—he’ll likely stick to that role going forward. Marcus Stoinis is a hit-or-miss type but dangerous in the slog overs. Shashank Singh has quietly handled the finishing job and has turned games around late with the bat. Arshdeep Singh has been the wrecker-in-chief with the ball for Punjab with 16 wickets in 10 innings at an economy of 8. He’s fresh off a match-winning spell of 3-16 against LSG and will be itching to do well again here at Dharamsala. Marco Jansen has struggled, and there’s not much backup available. Yuzvendra Chahal tends to leak runs when he’s off his game, which releases the pressure and adds more pressure on the others. But if he and Arshdeep click together, Punjab could dominate again. Delhi Capitals Preview Delhi Capitals are still in the playoff hunt—six wins, four losses, and currently in fifth. They caught a lucky break in their last outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After stumbling to 133-7 while batting first at Uppal, the rain came down just in time to hand both teams a point each, rescuing DC from what was shaping up to be a defeat. DC got off to a flying start this season with five wins in their opening six games, but have stumbled since, managing only one win from the last five. With 12 points from 11 matches, there’s little room for error now. Dropping another game could make things messy, so this match carries some extra weight for them. DC’s batting has done a decent job, though it hasn’t quite matched some of the top sides. KL Rahul’s been steady and aggressive when needed—381 runs from nine innings at a strike rate of 142.16. Abishek Porel has provided strong starts too, scoring 265 in 11 matches with a 150 strike rate. Axar Patel has chipped in when things have looked shaky, adding valuable runs when the team needed someone to hold firm. Tristan Stubbs, further down the order, played a composed 41 off 36 against SRH when they were in serious trouble at 62-6. He’s racked up 259 runs across 11 innings at a healthy 151.46 and can be expected to contribute again. Weather Conditions Dharamsala’s pitch holds onto the day’s heat even after sunset, keeping the bounce steady. Early on, the cold mountain air creates tricky swing conditions for about six overs, but once dew sets in, it turns into a problem for bowlers. Batting becomes smoother after that, and boundaries come easier. Slower balls grip around twilight but lose their edge later.  Expect cool weather overall, with a 62% chance of afternoon rain that could delay the start. PBKS vs DC Pitch Report The average score batting first at Dharamsala is 188. In the first game of the season played at the venue, Punjab Kings smashed 236-5 batting first against Lucknow Super Giants and won the game by 37 runs. Both teams will target a score of around 210 to feel confident about their chances. Toss: To Bat At Dharamsala, teams batting first have come out on top in 9 of the 12 T20s played there, including the most recent game. That track record makes a strong case for choosing to bat first at this ground.