The Punjab Kings will take on the Delhi Capitals in match no. 64 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The PBKS vs DC match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Monday, May 16, 2022.
The Punjab Kings have been on an average run of form this season so far. They have 6 wins and 6 losses already and the road to playoffs looks very difficult. Similarly, Delhi Capitals have been a very inconsistent team so far. They have 6 wins and 5 losses already and are in need of wins to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Match Details
| Match | PBKS vs DC, Match 64, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Monday, May 16, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai |
| Live Streaming | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
PBKS vs DC: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the DY Patil ground has a pitch that bestows reasonable bounce to the bowlers but often it stays true. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 160-170 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the PBKS vs DC match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 33 – 29 degrees celsius.
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PBKS vs DC: Head to Head
The last encounter between these two sides ended in favour of Delhi Capitals, who have won 4 out of the last 5 matches.
PBKS vs DC Dream 11 Top Pick and Player Stats
Shikhar Dhawan
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has scored a total of 402 runs in his 12 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 40.20. Delhi will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Punjab.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is another Punjab player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the eleven matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 21 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
David Warner
The left-handed veteran, David Warner from the Delhi Capitals continues to show his dominance year after year. The 35-year old has scored 427 runs in this tournament so far and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is another Delhi Capitals player who has contributed well to the team’s success. The Left arm Wrist spinner has picked up 18 wickets in 12 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
PBKS vs DC Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant
- Batters: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Kuldeep Yadav, Rahul Chahar, Shardul Thakur
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Liam Livingstone
- Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant
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PBKS vs DC Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant
- Batters: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Lalit Yadav
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Kuldeep Yadav, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: David Warner
- Vice-Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
PBKS vs DC Probable XI
Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Srikar Bharat, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje
PBKS vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Delhi Capitals should be the favourite to win the contest. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Punjab Kings can register the win in the PBKS vs DC match.
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.
