IPL 2022 will see Delhi Capitals taking on Punjab Kings today. The 32nd match of this season will be played at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The teams are not placed very high on the points table and will be eyeing a win. The DC vs PBKS game will start at 19:30 IST. Earlier, the match was scheduled to play at MCA stadium in Pune. However, Delhi Capitals‘ oversees player Mitchel Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19. This has led to the change in the venue so that the Delhi team doesn’t need to travel. A round of tests will be conducted to ensure playing the match is safe for all the players. This season, PBKS and DC will be facing off for the first time.
Match Details
| Match | DC vs PBKS, Match 32, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Wednesday, April 20, 2022 |
| Time | 19:30 PM |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
DC vs PBKS: Brabourne Stadium Pitch Report
Generally, the pitch at Brabourne aids both the batters and bowlers. The dew factor comes to play, deep in the match. The short boundaries accompanied by quick outfields are going to assist the batters. A total above 180 will be good to defend. Moreover, the teams batting second have a higher [60%] chance to win the match at Brabourne.
Weather Forecast
The temperature is likely to be around 32-34 degrees celsius. Since the match has been shifted from Pune to Brabourne, 57-59% humidity can be expected. On the match day, the wind speed will be 21-23 km/hr. However, there are no chances of precipitation.
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PBKS vs SRH: Head to Head
Since 2018 the teams have clashed a total of 8 times. Both PBKS and DC have won 4 matches each.
DC vs PBKS Dream 11 Top Picks
David Warner
Appearing in only 3 matches, David Warner has scored 2 half-centuries. Moreover, his highest score has been 66. Scoring 131 runs, Warner has an average of 43.67.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has scored 205 runs so far, playing all 6 matches. His highest score this season is 70. His average this season is a decent 34.17.
Kagiso Rabada
The pacer from PBKS can also bat when the team needs it. So far, Rabada has scored 38 runs and picked 7 wickets. However, he will be playing against his former franchise DC for the first time.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For DC vs PBKS
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant
Batters: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Vaibhav Arora
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
- Vice-Captain: Liam Livingstone
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For DC vs PBKS
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Johnny Bairstow
Batters: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Vaibhav Arora
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: David Warner
- Vice-Captain: Kagiso Rabada
DC vs PBKS Probable XI
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, TimSiefert/Anrich Nortje, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Odean Smith, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Punjab Kings is expected to win looking at the current form and team combinations. The team has a 50% win so far, they will eye for a win to climb higher on the point table. However, Delhi Capitals will be desperate for their 3rd win. It is going to be interesting to see the teams clash as some former DC players will be playing against it today.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
