PBKS vs DC Dream11 Preview: Punjab Kings will host Delhi United at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, March 23 in what will be the first match for both teams in IPL 2024 season. Both teams will be eying to make a winning start to the new season.
Last season was a disappointment for both Punjab and Delhi. They finished 8th and 9th respectively on the points table. In fact Punjab have been the most inconsistent side in the IPL for the last decade. During this period, they never qualified to the playoffs, with their last top-4 finish coming in 2014.
For Delhi Capitals, the last season was marred mostly by injuries and unavailability of key players. But captain Rishabh Pant is declared fit and is set to lead the side this season. So there’s hope for both teams ahead of the start of the season.
PBKS vs DC Pitch & Weather Report
The weather report indicates a clear and sunny sky with no chance of rain whatsoever. As far as the pitch is concerned, this is the first time that an IPL match is being played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. It’s not clear how the pitch is going to play. But expect spinners to get the most out of the deck still.
Punjab vs Delhi Head To Head Record
Both teams faced each other 32 times before this game and there’s no separating either, with both winning 16 games against each other. This is one of those fixtures where it’s hard to predict the winner.
Head-To-Head
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Punjab Kings Win | 16 |
| Delhi Capitals Win | 16 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
- Harry Brooks pulled out of DC squad ahead of IPL due to personal reasons.
- There are reports that Punjab Kings’ captain Shikhar Dhawan caught cold, but he should be fine to play in this match.
TOP Picks For Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match
Captain Options:
- Shikhar Dhawan: The veteran is amongst the most consistent players in the IPL. He was PBKS’ highest run scorer last season and that is likely to be the case in IPL 2024 as well.
- Rishabh Pant: He might be rusty due to the amount of time he had to spent outside of cricket. But we know his quality. He could erupt here.
- David Warner: The Australian racked up 516 runs in just 14 games, and was DC’s highest run getter. He is now free of captaincy duties, and that could free him up even more.
- Mitchell Marsh: Amongst the most destructive batsmen in the world. More importantly, he is also in red-hot form.
- Kuldeep Yadav: The Indian spinner has improved a lot in the last two years. He is DC’s best spin option.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Axar Patel: He might be a bowler first, but Patel can bat as well.
- Liam Livingstone: A lethal batsman down the order. Can bowl as well.
- Prithvi Shaw: His status might have taken a hit but he is someone who can take the game away from the opponent.
PBKS vs DC Predicted Lineups
Punjab Kings:
Shikhar Dhawan (C)
Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
Jonny Bairstow / Sikandar Raza
Harpreet Singh Bhatia
Liam Livingstone
Jitesh Sharma (WK)
Sam Curran
Harshal Patel
Rahul Chahar
Kagiso Rabada
Arshdeep Singh
Delhi United:
Prithvi Shaw
David Warner
Mitchell Marsh
Rishabh Pant (c/wk)
Yash Dhull
Tristan Stubbs
Axar Patel
Anrich Nortje
Kuldeep Yadav
Khaleel Ahmed
Mukesh Kumar
PBKS vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: R Pant
- Batsmen: S Dhawan, D Warner (C), R Rossouw
- All-rounders: M Marsh, S Curran, A Patel (VC), L Livingstone
- Bowlers: K Yadav, A Singh, H Patel
PBKS vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: J Sharma
- Batsmen: S Dhawan (VC), D Warner, R Rossouw
- All-rounders: M Marsh (C), S Raza, A Patel, L Livingstone
- Bowlers: K Yadav, M Kumar, H Patel
