Punjab Kings will host Delhi Capitals in match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday (May 11). PBKS have played 10 matches so far, winning six and losing three and are currently third on the points table. DC have played 11 matches, winning four and losing seven and sit in eighth place in the standings. Both teams will look to return to winning ways with a victory in this clash. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL history</h2>Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have clashed 36 times in the Indian Premier League, with PBKS winning 18 matches and DC claiming victory in 17 encounters. One match ended without a result.&nbsp;Also Read - Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-no-panic-in-camp-after-three-straight-losses-team-sticks-to-original-preparation-plan-says-pbks-suryansh-shedge-1778331578182"> 'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge</a><h2>What is the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55.<h2>When will the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-denied-entry-into-comeback-tournament-as-wrestling-federation-imposes-ban-1778325904938">Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad&nbsp;Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay and Ajay Jadav Mandal

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Punjab Kings will host Delhi Capitals in match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday (May 11). PBKS have played 10 matches so far, winning six and losing three and are currently third on the points table. DC have played 11 matches, winning four and losing seven and sit in eighth place in the standings. Both teams will look to return to winning ways with a victory in this clash. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL history Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have clashed 36 times in the Indian Premier League, with PBKS winning 18 matches and DC claiming victory in 17 encounters. One match ended without a result. Also Read - Also Read - 'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge What is the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55. When will the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Vinesh Phogat denied entry into comeback tournament as Wrestling Federation imposes ban Which channel will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India. Which platform will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the PBKS vs DC IPL 2026 Match No.55 in India. Squads Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay and Ajay Jadav Mandal

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Punjab Kings delivered a record-breaking performance, pulling off the highest successful chase in T20 history by hunting down 265 to defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning 152 off 67 balls, now the third-highest score in IPL history, while Nitish Rana had earlier powered Delhi to 264/2 with a brisk 91. Punjab’s response began in explosive way, as Prabhsimran Singh (76) and Priyansh Arya (43) stitched together a 126-run opening stand in just 42 deliveries. Captain Shreyas Iyer then guided the chase home with an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls, despite being dropped twice, as PBKS reached the target with seven balls remaining.&nbsp;In another high-scoring clash, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls proved insufficient, as Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased 229 against Rajasthan Royals. Contributions from Ishan Kishan (74) and Abhishek Sharma (57) ensured a five-wicket win.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-edge-newcastle-to-go-top-of-table-spurs-west-ham-win-in-relegation-fight-1777146473074">Premier League: Arsenal edge Newcastle to go top of table; Spurs, West Ham win in relegation fight</a>&nbsp;With this victory, Punjab Kings strengthened their grip at the top of the IPL 2026 standings, extending their winning run to six matches and reaching 13 points, putting them in a strong position for qualification. Despite their massive total, Delhi Capitals slipped to sixth place with three wins and six points.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-delhi-police-create-green-corridor-for-ambulance-carrying-injured-delhi-capitals-star-lungi-ngidi-1777140599017">Watch: Delhi Police create green corridor for ambulance carrying injured Ngidi</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s triumph in Jaipur lifted them to third place, level on 10 points with Rajasthan Royals, who dropped to fourth. In the bowling charts, Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj leads with 14 wickets in seven matches, a tally matched by SRH’s Esha Malinga after his two-wicket outing against RR.&nbsp;<h2>IPL 2026 Points Table</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>P</th><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>13</td><td>1.333</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>1.101</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>0.815</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>0.602</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.118</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.184</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.79</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.736</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.277</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>-0.879</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

PBKS pull off record 266 chase vs DC to stay top; SRH beat RR to climb third, Kamboj holds Purple Cap

Punjab Kings delivered a record-breaking performance, pulling off the highest successful chase in T20 history by hunting down 265 to defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning 152 off 67 balls, now the third-highest score in IPL history, while Nitish Rana had earlier powered Delhi to 264/2 with a brisk 91. Punjab’s response began in explosive way, as Prabhsimran Singh (76) and Priyansh Arya (43) stitched together a 126-run opening stand in just 42 deliveries. Captain Shreyas Iyer then guided the chase home with an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls, despite being dropped twice, as PBKS reached the target with seven balls remaining. In another high-scoring clash, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls proved insufficient, as Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased 229 against Rajasthan Royals. Contributions from Ishan Kishan (74) and Abhishek Sharma (57) ensured a five-wicket win. Also Read - Premier League: Arsenal edge Newcastle to go top of table; Spurs, West Ham win in relegation fight With this victory, Punjab Kings strengthened their grip at the top of the IPL 2026 standings, extending their winning run to six matches and reaching 13 points, putting them in a strong position for qualification. Despite their massive total, Delhi Capitals slipped to sixth place with three wins and six points. Also Read - Watch: Delhi Police create green corridor for ambulance carrying injured Ngidi Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s triumph in Jaipur lifted them to third place, level on 10 points with Rajasthan Royals, who dropped to fourth. In the bowling charts, Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj leads with 14 wickets in seven matches, a tally matched by SRH’s Esha Malinga after his two-wicket outing against RR. IPL 2026 Points Table

PBKS pull off record 266 chase vs DC to stay top; SRH beat RR to climb third, Kamboj holds Purple Cap.

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PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are set to lock horns in the second match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the newly inaugurated Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. The match is slated for 3:30 pm IST on Saturday (Mar 23).&nbsp;

The hosts, led by Shikhar Dhawan finished eighth in the points table last season of the IPL. Delhi Capitals, too had a poor campaign in the 2023 season as they finished ninth under the leadership of David Warner. The new season&nbsp;will see the return of Rishabh Pant after he took a gap of more than a year following&nbsp;his fatal accident. Here are all the live-streaming details of the upcoming match:

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<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Live streaming details</h2>

Here are all the live-streaming details of the upcoming clash between PBKS and DC:

<h2>PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: How to watch the live streaming of the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match?</h2>

The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app.

<h2>PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: Which TV channels will broadcast Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals?</h2>

The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.

<h2>PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: When Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match will be played?- Date</h2>

The IPL 2024 match 2 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place on Saturday, March 23.

<h2>PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: Where will the IPL 2024 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals be played?- Venue</h2>

The IPL 2024 match 2 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.

<h2>PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: What time will the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals begin?</h2>

The IPL 2024 match 2 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will begin at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday.

<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI</h2>

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Yash Dhull, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar

(With inputs from agencies)

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are set to lock horns in the second match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the newly inaugurated Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are set to lock horns in the second match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the newly inaugurated Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. The match is slated for 3:30 pm IST on Saturday (Mar 23). The hosts, led by Shikhar Dhawan finished eighth in the points table last season of the IPL. Delhi Capitals, too had a poor campaign in the 2023 season as they finished ninth under the leadership of David Warner. The new season will see the return of Rishabh Pant after he took a gap of more than a year following his fatal accident. Here are all the live-streaming details of the upcoming match: Also Read | IPL 2024, Match 2, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Head-to-head, playing XI, prediction | All you need to know PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Live streaming details Here are all the live-streaming details of the upcoming clash between PBKS and DC: PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: How to watch the live streaming of the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match? The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app. PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: Which TV channels will broadcast Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals? The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India. PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: When Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match will be played?- Date The IPL 2024 match 2 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place on Saturday, March 23. PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: Where will the IPL 2024 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals be played?- Venue The IPL 2024 match 2 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. PBKS vs DC- IPL 2024: What time will the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals begin? The IPL 2024 match 2 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will begin at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday. PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Yash Dhull, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar (With inputs from agencies)

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PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are set to lock horns in the second match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the newly inaugurated Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. The match is slated for 3:30 pm IST on Saturday (Mar 23).&nbsp;

The hosts, led by Shikhar Dhawan finished eighth in the points table last season of the IPL. Delhi Capitals, too had a poor campaign in the 2023 season as they finished ninth under the leadership of David Warner. The&nbsp;new season will see the return of Rishabh Pant after he took a gap of more than a year following&nbsp;his fatal accident. Today’s match will also see some new faces on&nbsp;Punjab’s side and both teams will look forward to starting the season afresh, learning from the mistakes of the last IPL season.&nbsp;

<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Head-to-head</h2>

PBKS and DCC have met each other on 32 occasions in the history of the IPL with both sides winning 16 matches each, against each other.&nbsp;

Total matches played: 32

Matches won by PBKS: 16

Matches won by DC: 16

<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Pitch report</h2>

The Mullanpur stadium is set to be officially inaugurated with this match. A few domestic games have been played at the venue and it is expected that the pitch might change after a few games are played on the surface. Till now, it provides ample support for bowlers, particularly those adept at utilising slower ball change-ups. Teams may prefer bowling first at the new deck.

<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Weather forecast</h2>

According to reports from weather.com, the temperature of Chandigarh City on Saturday will be 34° Celsius during the day and drop&nbsp;to 19° Celsius at night. The sky will be clear during the day but partly cloudy at night

<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI</h2>

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Yash Dhull, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar

<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Prediction</h2>

Punjab Kings might enter the contest with home support on their back, while Delhi, with a relatively balanced squad, will walk in as favourites.&nbsp;

<h2>PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Match details</h2>

Match: IPL 2024, Match 2, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Punjab

Live broadcast: Star Sports Network

Live streaming: JioCinema app&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are set to lock horns in the second match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the newly inaugurated Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. The match is slated for 3:30 pm IST on Saturday (Mar 23). The hosts, led by Shikhar Dhawan finished eighth in the points table last season of the IPL. Delhi Capitals, too had a poor campaign in the 2023 season as they finished ninth under the leadership of David Warner. The new season will see the return of Rishabh Pant after he took a gap of more than a year following his fatal accident. Today’s match will also see some new faces on Punjab’s side and both teams will look forward to starting the season afresh, learning from the mistakes of the last IPL season. PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Head-to-head PBKS and DCC have met each other on 32 occasions in the history of the IPL with both sides winning 16 matches each, against each other. Total matches played: 32 Matches won by PBKS: 16 Matches won by DC: 16 PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Pitch report The Mullanpur stadium is set to be officially inaugurated with this match. A few domestic games have been played at the venue and it is expected that the pitch might change after a few games are played on the surface. Till now, it provides ample support for bowlers, particularly those adept at utilising slower ball change-ups. Teams may prefer bowling first at the new deck. PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Weather forecast According to reports from weather.com, the temperature of Chandigarh City on Saturday will be 34° Celsius during the day and drop to 19° Celsius at night. The sky will be clear during the day but partly cloudy at night PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh Delhi Capitals: 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, IPL 2024: Prediction Punjab Kings might enter the contest with home support on their back, while Delhi, with a relatively balanced squad, will walk in as favourites. PBKS vs DC, IPL 2024: Match details Match: IPL 2024, Match 2, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Punjab Live broadcast: Star Sports Network Live streaming: JioCinema app (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024, Match 2, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Head-to-head, playing XI, prediction | All you need to know

Rishabh Pant finally made his much-anticipated return to professional cricket on Saturday (Mar 23) after 453 days, putting behind a horrible last 14 months. Pant, who was leading Delhi Capitals in their first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season attracted the attention of the cricketing fraternity on Saturday as he took the field for the first time since suffering the near-fatal car accident in December 2022. He was leading the side against Punjab Kings in the newly constructed stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

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<h2>Rishabh Pant returns</h2>

Having missed the ODI World Cup, World Test Championship (WTC) and IPL 2023, Rishabh Pant was facing a race against time to be fit for the latest season. However, a speedy recovery coupled with great determination saw the Delhi Capitals man make a swift return to the IPL. Pant was greeted with a great ovation from the crowd in Mullanpur while opposition players also welcomed the wicketkeeper-batter back to the fold.

He came into bat when David Warner was judged out by the third umpire as PBKS used the DRS on the final ball of the eighth over. His stay however did not last long as he was dismissed by Harshal Patel on the fourth ball of the 13th over.

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Delhi Capitals Playing XI

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c &amp; wk), Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Rishabh Pant finally made his much-anticipated return to professional cricket on Saturday (Mar 23) after 453 days, putting behind a horrible last 14 months. Pant, who was leading Delhi Capitals in their first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season attracted the attention of the cricketing fraternity on Saturday as he took the field for the first time since suffering the near-fatal car accident in December 2022.

Rishabh Pant finally made his much-anticipated return to professional cricket on Saturday (Mar 23) after 453 days, putting behind a horrible last 14 months. Pant, who was leading Delhi Capitals in their first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season attracted the attention of the cricketing fraternity on Saturday as he took the field for the first time since suffering the near-fatal car accident in December 2022. He was leading the side against Punjab Kings in the newly constructed stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. THE ENTRY OF RISHABH PANT IN CRICKET FIELD AFTER 454 DAYS...!!!!! The Whole stadium giving standing ovation to him - Welcome back, Pant.🙌🔥pic.twitter.com/iACuJ9ggdW — CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 23, 2024 × Rishabh Pant returns Having missed the ODI World Cup, World Test Championship (WTC) and IPL 2023, Rishabh Pant was facing a race against time to be fit for the latest season. However, a speedy recovery coupled with great determination saw the Delhi Capitals man make a swift return to the IPL. Pant was greeted with a great ovation from the crowd in Mullanpur while opposition players also welcomed the wicketkeeper-batter back to the fold. He came into bat when David Warner was judged out by the third umpire as PBKS used the DRS on the final ball of the eighth over. His stay however did not last long as he was dismissed by Harshal Patel on the fourth ball of the 13th over. At the time of writing, Delhi Capitals were 141/7 in 18 overs as they struggled to capitalise after a decent start to their innings. David Warner departed for 29 while Mitchell Marsh made 20 off 12 before the duo was dismissed. Shai Hope was the top scorer with 33 while Axar Patel contributed 21 with the bat. Harshal Patel was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 22/3 in 3 overs. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: We were always little bit behind - RCB skipper Faf du Plessis reflects on opening day defeat to CSK Delhi Capitals Playing XI David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma Punjab Kings Playing XI Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant FINALLY makes much-awaited return, leads Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings - WATCH

The second match of IPL 2024 will get underway at Punjab Kings’ new stadium in Chandigarh against their neighbouring rivals, Delhi Capitals, on Saturday (March 23). While Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket after more than a year is set to make headlines, two teams beginning their new season with a common goal is what makes this contest mouth-watering. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the PBKS vs DC IPL game to be played.

<h2>Pant’s return to headline DC opener</h2>

Having survived a serious road accident in late 2022, ace India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant making his return to the cricket field will be a story in itself. The left-handed batter will captain the side in his first game since December 2022 and might keep wickets, going by their latest training session on the match eve.

Delhi’s top order will again hog all the limelight, with strong hitters like David Warner, Prithvi Shaw and Mitchell Marsh in their XI. While DC will need to address their missing firepower in the lower middle order, they need to pick&nbsp;between Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs for their tournament opener.

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In the absence of Anrich Nortje and Jhye Richardson for the game against PBKS, Delhi will need the local players to step up and deliver. Their all-rounder Axar Patel will again hold the keys in this crucial game.

<h3>All eyes on Bairstow, Rabada</h3>

The home side will begin the&nbsp;new season at their new home stadium in Mullanpur, whose square and straight boundaries are longer than in Mohali, where they just won one out of the six games played last season.

However, given the addition of the new rule, which now allows bowlers to bowl two bouncers per over, the PBKS seamers will enjoy their time in implementing it against hard-hitting DC batters.&nbsp;

With all eyes on the seam-bowling pair of Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran and Harshal will also enjoy bowling their back-of-the-hand slower ones.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the returning Jonny Bairstow will be the player to look out for.

Head-to-Head record

Of 32 matches played, both teams have won against each other 16 times.

Result Prediction

Punjab Kings might enter the contest with home support on their back, while Delhi, with a relatively balanced squad, will walk in as favourites.&nbsp;

Predicted Playing XIs –

PBKS - Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada and Harshal Patel&nbsp;

Arshdeep Singh (Impact Player)

DC - David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c &amp;wk), Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed

Ricky Bhui (Impact Player)

The second match of IPL 2024 will get underway at Punjab Kings’ new stadium in Chandigarh against their neighbouring rivals, Delhi Capitals, on Saturday (March 23).

The second match of IPL 2024 will get underway at Punjab Kings’ new stadium in Chandigarh against their neighbouring rivals, Delhi Capitals, on Saturday (March 23). While Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket after more than a year is set to make headlines, two teams beginning their new season with a common goal is what makes this contest mouth-watering. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the PBKS vs DC IPL game to be played. Pant’s return to headline DC opener Having survived a serious road accident in late 2022, ace India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant making his return to the cricket field will be a story in itself. The left-handed batter will captain the side in his first game since December 2022 and might keep wickets, going by their latest training session on the match eve. Delhi’s top order will again hog all the limelight, with strong hitters like David Warner, Prithvi Shaw and Mitchell Marsh in their XI. While DC will need to address their missing firepower in the lower middle order, they need to pick between Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs for their tournament opener. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Punjab’s Liam Livingstone backs 2 bouncers rule in an over, says it brings balance In the absence of Anrich Nortje and Jhye Richardson for the game against PBKS, Delhi will need the local players to step up and deliver. Their all-rounder Axar Patel will again hold the keys in this crucial game. All eyes on Bairstow, Rabada The home side will begin the new season at their new home stadium in Mullanpur, whose square and straight boundaries are longer than in Mohali, where they just won one out of the six games played last season. However, given the addition of the new rule, which now allows bowlers to bowl two bouncers per over, the PBKS seamers will enjoy their time in implementing it against hard-hitting DC batters. With all eyes on the seam-bowling pair of Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran and Harshal will also enjoy bowling their back-of-the-hand slower ones. Meanwhile, the returning Jonny Bairstow will be the player to look out for. Head-to-Head record Of 32 matches played, both teams have won against each other 16 times. Result Prediction Punjab Kings might enter the contest with home support on their back, while Delhi, with a relatively balanced squad, will walk in as favourites. Predicted Playing XIs – PBKS - Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada and Harshal Patel Arshdeep Singh (Impact Player) DC - David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c &wk), Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed Ricky Bhui (Impact Player)

IPL 2024, Match 2, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Match preview and result prediction

England and Punjab Kings all-rounder Liam Livingstone says the introduction of two bouncers per over rule in the IPL will bring balance to the game, resulting in excitement among cricketers and fans. Ahead of PBKS’ season opener against Delhi Capitals at their new home ground in Chandigarh on Saturday (March 23), Livingstone feels the vibe and said the team held several practice sessions at the new stadium to get used to the conditions.

"It's a new stadium. We've had 5-6 training sessions to get used to the conditions here. We retained most of our players from last season, and everyone's excited for the challenges that lie ahead of us,” Livingstone said during the pre-game presser in Chandigarh.

Speaking on the positives from the last season despite Punjab failing to seal the playoffs spot, Liam said the team remained in contention for the top-four finish until the last few games and aims to improve this season to ensure they are among the top teams on the points table.

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"We did a lot of good things last season. We were in the running for a playoff spot until the last couple of games. We've got a really good squad, and the team environment is great. We'll certainly look to improve our performance this season,” the star all-rounder added.

Liam said the team plans to enjoy their time in the middle, with a solid aim of doing most things correctly and falling on the right side of results this season.

"We'll be looking to have a lot of fun and enjoy ourselves on the park and step up in the big moments. We should deal with the pressure moments well, and hopefully, we'll come up on the right side more times than not,” Livingstone noted.

<h2>2 bouncers rule will help bring balance</h2>

The addition of two bouncers per over rule will benefit the balance of the game, feels Liam, who admits the level of excitement will only improve following the implication of this rule.

"I think it'll be good to have two bouncers available. The bowlers have complained a lot over the years that everything is in the batters' favour, so they've got something in their favour now. It'll be interesting to see how it goes,” Livingstone said.&nbsp;

England and Punjab Kings all-rounder Liam Livingstone says the introduction of two bouncers per over rule in the IPL will bring balance to the game, resulting in excitement among cricketers and fans.

England and Punjab Kings all-rounder Liam Livingstone says the introduction of two bouncers per over rule in the IPL will bring balance to the game, resulting in excitement among cricketers and fans. Ahead of PBKS’ season opener against Delhi Capitals at their new home ground in Chandigarh on Saturday (March 23), Livingstone feels the vibe and said the team held several practice sessions at the new stadium to get used to the conditions. "It's a new stadium. We've had 5-6 training sessions to get used to the conditions here. We retained most of our players from last season, and everyone's excited for the challenges that lie ahead of us,” Livingstone said during the pre-game presser in Chandigarh. Speaking on the positives from the last season despite Punjab failing to seal the playoffs spot, Liam said the team remained in contention for the top-four finish until the last few games and aims to improve this season to ensure they are among the top teams on the points table. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: ‘Good to catch up with MS Dhoni’ – RCB’s Virat Kohli excited for curtain raiser vs CSK "We did a lot of good things last season. We were in the running for a playoff spot until the last couple of games. We've got a really good squad, and the team environment is great. We'll certainly look to improve our performance this season,” the star all-rounder added. Liam said the team plans to enjoy their time in the middle, with a solid aim of doing most things correctly and falling on the right side of results this season. "We'll be looking to have a lot of fun and enjoy ourselves on the park and step up in the big moments. We should deal with the pressure moments well, and hopefully, we'll come up on the right side more times than not,” Livingstone noted. 2 bouncers rule will help bring balance The addition of two bouncers per over rule will benefit the balance of the game, feels Liam, who admits the level of excitement will only improve following the implication of this rule. "I think it'll be good to have two bouncers available. The bowlers have complained a lot over the years that everything is in the batters' favour, so they've got something in their favour now. It'll be interesting to see how it goes,” Livingstone said.

IPL 2024: Punjab’s Liam Livingstone backs 2 bouncers rule in an over, says it brings balance

Punjab Kings (PBKS) moved closer to an early elimination in IPL 2023 with their loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 64 on Wednesday (May 17), in Dharamshala. Opting to bowl first, Shikhar Dhawan &amp; Co. left many surprised with their bizarre tactics as they underbowled ace pacer Arshdeep Singh and brought off-spinner Harpreet Brar to bowl the final over.

Arshdeep, Punjab's leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps this season (10th overall), has been expensive with the ball but remains one of the key bowlers for Dhawan &amp; Co. He came into the attack in the fifth over and bowled only one more over in the game versus DC (ending with 2-0-21-0). His underutilisation shocked many and former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra questioned PBKS team management for their usage of Arshdeep.

"Arshdeep started this tournament with being in the race for the purple cap...he’s not bowling with the new ball anymore. Isn’t bowling in the death either. And it’s not about the captaincy, I feel. The team management at PBKS should explain why and how Arshdeep has been marginalised," Chopra wrote on Twitter.

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At the post-match presentation, Dhawan said, "It was frustrating. But we didn't bowl well in the first six overs. We should have taken a couple of wickets with the way the pitch was behaving. With the no ball, we believed but credit to Liam for the way he played. I feel my decision to bowl spinner the last over was wrong and it shifted the momentum towards them. The pacers didn't bowl full enough. We need to bowl in the right areas on these kinds of surfaces and it is hurting us."

Dhawan, however, didn't touch the topic of Arshdeep. PBKS remain in the playoffs race but by the barest of margins. They need to win their remaining game, versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Dharamshala on Friday (May 19), and need other results to also favour them.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) moved closer to an early elimination in IPL 2023 with their loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 64 on Wednesday (May 17), in Dharamshala. Opting to bowl first, Shikhar Dhawan & Co.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) moved closer to an early elimination in IPL 2023 with their loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 64 on Wednesday (May 17), in Dharamshala. Opting to bowl first, Shikhar Dhawan & Co. left many surprised with their bizarre tactics as they underbowled ace pacer Arshdeep Singh and brought off-spinner Harpreet Brar to bowl the final over. Arshdeep, Punjab's leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps this season (10th overall), has been expensive with the ball but remains one of the key bowlers for Dhawan & Co. He came into the attack in the fifth over and bowled only one more over in the game versus DC (ending with 2-0-21-0). His underutilisation shocked many and former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra questioned PBKS team management for their usage of Arshdeep. "Arshdeep started this tournament with being in the race for the purple cap...he’s not bowling with the new ball anymore. Isn’t bowling in the death either. And it’s not about the captaincy, I feel. The team management at PBKS should explain why and how Arshdeep has been marginalised," Chopra wrote on Twitter. Arshdeep started this tournament with being in the race for the purple cap…he’s not bowling with the new ball anymore. Isn’t bowling in the death either. And it’s not about the captaincy, I feel. The team management at PBKS should explain why and how Arshdeep has been… — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 17, 2023 × Also Read: 'He trusted his...': KL Rahul decodes legendary captain MS Dhoni's success At the post-match presentation, Dhawan said, "It was frustrating. But we didn't bowl well in the first six overs. We should have taken a couple of wickets with the way the pitch was behaving. With the no ball, we believed but credit to Liam for the way he played. I feel my decision to bowl spinner the last over was wrong and it shifted the momentum towards them. The pacers didn't bowl full enough. We need to bowl in the right areas on these kinds of surfaces and it is hurting us." Dhawan, however, didn't touch the topic of Arshdeep. PBKS remain in the playoffs race but by the barest of margins. They need to win their remaining game, versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Dharamshala on Friday (May 19), and need other results to also favour them. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'PBKS should explain why Arshdeep Singh...': Aakash Chopra questions strategy after loss to DC

In match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (May 16), the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai as both teams looked for a win to remain in the playoffs race. However, Pant-led DC emerged on top by 17 runs and have now stormed into the top-four.

As Punjab opted to bowl first, DC rode on Mitchell Marsh's 48-ball 63 and cameos from Lalit Yadav, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Axar Patel to post 159-7, despite Liam Livingstone and Arshdeep Singh's three scalps&nbsp;each. In reply, Punjab faltered in the run-chase, being restricted to 142-9 in 20 overs. While Shardul Thakur returned with 4 for 36, Axar Patel-Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with two wickets apiece.

With two more scalps in his overall tally, Axar&nbsp;conceded only 14 runs in his quota of four overs, removing Mayank and Rishi Dhawan. While the left-arm spinner has only six wickets in IPL 2022 so far, he became only the 18th bowler overall in the history of the T20 league&nbsp;to enter the 100-wicket club.

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Shardul, who was named the Player of the Match, lauded Delhi's bowling unit that worked in tandem to deliver in a crunch game for the franchise with the playoffs spot up for grabs.

"I always like to perform in crunch times, the last two games were important and I always feel happy when I rise to the right occasion. 6th over was a big over where I got two wickets, they were cruising and in both innings fast bowlers were going for runs in the powerplay and as soon as the powerplay ended, the runs stopped.

"The spinners came in and did a good job. As a bowling unit we were trying to hit good areas, but after 12th over there was dew which is why we did not bowl Kuldeep Yadav. I'm preparing well and whenever I got the chance, trying to put some score and hoping I will continue my run with the bat," he said after the match.

In match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (May 16), the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai as both teams looked for a win to remain in the playoffs race.

In match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (May 16), the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai as both teams looked for a win to remain in the playoffs race. However, Pant-led DC emerged on top by 17 runs and have now stormed into the top-four. As Punjab opted to bowl first, DC rode on Mitchell Marsh's 48-ball 63 and cameos from Lalit Yadav, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Axar Patel to post 159-7, despite Liam Livingstone and Arshdeep Singh's three scalps each. In reply, Punjab faltered in the run-chase, being restricted to 142-9 in 20 overs. While Shardul Thakur returned with 4 for 36, Axar Patel-Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with two wickets apiece. With two more scalps in his overall tally, Axar conceded only 14 runs in his quota of four overs, removing Mayank and Rishi Dhawan. While the left-arm spinner has only six wickets in IPL 2022 so far, he became only the 18th bowler overall in the history of the T20 league to enter the 100-wicket club. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 Updated Points Table after Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 17 runs Shardul, who was named the Player of the Match, lauded Delhi's bowling unit that worked in tandem to deliver in a crunch game for the franchise with the playoffs spot up for grabs. "I always like to perform in crunch times, the last two games were important and I always feel happy when I rise to the right occasion. 6th over was a big over where I got two wickets, they were cruising and in both innings fast bowlers were going for runs in the powerplay and as soon as the powerplay ended, the runs stopped. "The spinners came in and did a good job. As a bowling unit we were trying to hit good areas, but after 12th over there was dew which is why we did not bowl Kuldeep Yadav. I'm preparing well and whenever I got the chance, trying to put some score and hoping I will continue my run with the bat," he said after the match.

IPL 2022: DC's Axar Patel joins plethora of star bowlers in elite club with 100 scalps in T20 league

Delhi Capitals (DC) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 17&nbsp;runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (May 16) to keep their playoffs hopes alive. The Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise successfully defended the total of 159 runs after an excellent bowling performance -- with Shardul Thakur's 4 for 36 and twin scalps each from Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel -- to bag two wins on the trot for the first time this season and move into the top four on the points table.

Asked to bat first at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start as they lost in-form opener David Warner on a golden duck before Mitchell Marsh's brilliant 63 along with crucial knocks from Sarfaraz Khan (32) and Lalit Yadav (24) helped them post a fighting total of 159 runs on the board.

The bowlers then produced an excellent performance to restrict Punjab Kings on 142/9 and set up a comfortable victory for the team. Shardul Thakur gave away runs but was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi Capitals with a four-wicket haul. He finished with figures of 4/36 in his four overs.

Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were also effective once again as they picked up two wickets apiece. With the win, Delhi Capitals remain alive in the race for playoffs with 14 points from 13 matches so far this season and a game in hand. DC are now at&nbsp;the 4th spot on the points table.

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Here is the updated IPL 2022 points table:

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While Delhi Capitals have inched closer to securing a spot in the payoffs with their win, Punjab Kings are now all but out of reckoning for a spot in the top four. With 12 points in 13 matches and an inferior net run rate, Mayank Agarwal &amp; Co. have minimal chance of finishing in the top four.

Delhi Capitals (DC) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 17 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (May 16) to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

Delhi Capitals (DC) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 17 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (May 16) to keep their playoffs hopes alive. The Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise successfully defended the total of 159 runs after an excellent bowling performance -- with Shardul Thakur's 4 for 36 and twin scalps each from Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel -- to bag two wins on the trot for the first time this season and move into the top four on the points table. Asked to bat first at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start as they lost in-form opener David Warner on a golden duck before Mitchell Marsh's brilliant 63 along with crucial knocks from Sarfaraz Khan (32) and Lalit Yadav (24) helped them post a fighting total of 159 runs on the board. The bowlers then produced an excellent performance to restrict Punjab Kings on 142/9 and set up a comfortable victory for the team. Shardul Thakur gave away runs but was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi Capitals with a four-wicket haul. He finished with figures of 4/36 in his four overs. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were also effective once again as they picked up two wickets apiece. With the win, Delhi Capitals remain alive in the race for playoffs with 14 points from 13 matches so far this season and a game in hand. DC are now at the 4th spot on the points table. Also Read: WATCH - Warner's last-minute decision to change strike backfires, DC opener departs for golden duck Here is the updated IPL 2022 points table: While Delhi Capitals have inched closer to securing a spot in the payoffs with their win, Punjab Kings are now all but out of reckoning for a spot in the top four. With 12 points in 13 matches and an inferior net run rate, Mayank Agarwal & Co. have minimal chance of finishing in the top four.

IPL 2022 Updated Points Table after Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 17 runs

David Warner fell prey to his own last-minute decision to change strike as Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Warner opened the innings with Sarfaraz Khan and was not looking to face the first ball as he headed to the non-striker's end at the start of the first over.

However, the Aussie star decided to change the strike at the last minute after it was confirmed that part-time spinner Liam Livingstone will bowl the first over for PBKS. Warner had a change of mind and was seen walking towards the striker's end to face the first ball from Livingstone.

However, little did the DC opener know that the decision might backfire for him. He ended up giving away an easy catch to Rahul Chahar at the backward point on the very first ball he faced from Livingstone to bag a golden duck as DC got off to a poor start in the game.

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Sarfaraz combined with all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to steady the ship for DC after Warner's early departure. Sarfaraz slammed a quickfire 32 off 16 balls while Marsh continued his great form with the bat as the duo added 51 runs for the second wicket. Marsh then shared another crucial stand of 47 runs for the third wicket with Lalit Yadav (24).

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Marsh, who scored a match-winning half-century in DC's last outing against Rajasthan Royals has been fabulous once again against Punjab Kings. Delhi Capitals will be hoping to post a big total on the board at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to ensure they can bag their second win in a row.

DC have their fate in their own hands when it comes to the playoffs race this season. If they manage to win their remaining two matches in a row, Delhi Capitals have a healthy chance of qualifying for the playoffs this season. They are currently at the 5th spot on the points table with 12 points from as many games.

David Warner fell prey to his own last-minute decision to change strike as Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

David Warner fell prey to his own last-minute decision to change strike as Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Warner opened the innings with Sarfaraz Khan and was not looking to face the first ball as he headed to the non-striker's end at the start of the first over. However, the Aussie star decided to change the strike at the last minute after it was confirmed that part-time spinner Liam Livingstone will bowl the first over for PBKS. Warner had a change of mind and was seen walking towards the striker's end to face the first ball from Livingstone. However, little did the DC opener know that the decision might backfire for him. He ended up giving away an easy catch to Rahul Chahar at the backward point on the very first ball he faced from Livingstone to bag a golden duck as DC got off to a poor start in the game. Also Read: 'Captain is not your peon': Former Pakistan captain slams KKR head coach after Iyer's revelations Watch video: #Warner changed ends seeing Livingstone but got out for golden duck pic.twitter.com/e9uz3jeNiN — Vaishnavi Sawant (@VaishnaviS45) May 16, 2022 × Sarfaraz combined with all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to steady the ship for DC after Warner's early departure. Sarfaraz slammed a quickfire 32 off 16 balls while Marsh continued his great form with the bat as the duo added 51 runs for the second wicket. Marsh then shared another crucial stand of 47 runs for the third wicket with Lalit Yadav (24). Also Read: Andrew Symonds' dogs survived fatal car crash, refused to leave his side after death Marsh, who scored a match-winning half-century in DC's last outing against Rajasthan Royals has been fabulous once again against Punjab Kings. Delhi Capitals will be hoping to post a big total on the board at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to ensure they can bag their second win in a row. DC have their fate in their own hands when it comes to the playoffs race this season. If they manage to win their remaining two matches in a row, Delhi Capitals have a healthy chance of qualifying for the playoffs this season. They are currently at the 5th spot on the points table with 12 points from as many games.

WATCH: David Warner's last-minute decision to change strike backfires, DC opener departs for golden duck

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will both aim to keep their playoffs hopes intact when they lock horns against each other at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (May 16). Both PBKS and DC have so far managed six wins each in 12 games and are separated by only the net run rate on the points table.

The winner of tonight's encounter will pip Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to enter the top four. While both PBKS and DC have so far managed only six points this season, they have also failed to record two wins on the trot. However, the dubious record is set to come to an end for one of the two teams on Monday.

Both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are heading into the game on the back of victories in their respective last outings and will be aiming to continue their winning run on Monday. While Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets in their last game, Punjab Kings thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs in their last game.

Both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have their fates in their own hands as the race for the playoffs heats up. Punjab Kings' batting line-up has been firing all cylinders so far this season, however, there remain concerns as far as their bowling attack is concerned. While Kagiso Rabada has managed to find his groove, the likes of Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh will hope to contribute more with the ball.

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Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have been boosted by Mitchell Marsh's return to form. The Australian all-rounder played a match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals in their last game and will be hoping to continue his fine form with the bat.&nbsp;

Here is all you need to know about the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL 2022:

Head-to-head:

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have enjoyed an intense rivarly between them in the IPL over the years. PBKS have slight edge over DC and lead the head-to-head record 14-15.

Stats:

David Warner will be key to DC's chances against Punjab Kings as he is the leading run-getter against the Mayank Agarwal-led side in IPL. He has a staggering 1005 runs to his name in 22 innings against Punjab Kings.

Trivia:

Kagiso Rabada currently has 97 wickets to his name in 61 matches in his IPL career so far and is on the verge of surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the fastest to 100 wickets in IPL history.

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Predicted playing XIs:

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Raajpaksa, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Ashdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals: Srikar Bharat/Mandeep Singh, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, wk0, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will both aim to keep their playoffs hopes intact when they lock horns against each other at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (May 16).

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will both aim to keep their playoffs hopes intact when they lock horns against each other at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (May 16). Both PBKS and DC have so far managed six wins each in 12 games and are separated by only the net run rate on the points table. The winner of tonight's encounter will pip Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to enter the top four. While both PBKS and DC have so far managed only six points this season, they have also failed to record two wins on the trot. However, the dubious record is set to come to an end for one of the two teams on Monday. Both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are heading into the game on the back of victories in their respective last outings and will be aiming to continue their winning run on Monday. While Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets in their last game, Punjab Kings thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs in their last game. Both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have their fates in their own hands as the race for the playoffs heats up. Punjab Kings' batting line-up has been firing all cylinders so far this season, however, there remain concerns as far as their bowling attack is concerned. While Kagiso Rabada has managed to find his groove, the likes of Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh will hope to contribute more with the ball. Also Read: Andrew Symonds' dogs survived fatal car crash, refused to leave his side after death Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have been boosted by Mitchell Marsh's return to form. The Australian all-rounder played a match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals in their last game and will be hoping to continue his fine form with the bat. Here is all you need to know about the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have enjoyed an intense rivarly between them in the IPL over the years. PBKS have slight edge over DC and lead the head-to-head record 14-15. Stats: David Warner will be key to DC's chances against Punjab Kings as he is the leading run-getter against the Mayank Agarwal-led side in IPL. He has a staggering 1005 runs to his name in 22 innings against Punjab Kings. Trivia: Kagiso Rabada currently has 97 wickets to his name in 61 matches in his IPL career so far and is on the verge of surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the fastest to 100 wickets in IPL history. Also Read: MS Dhoni's CSK achieves new low after GT defeat, on cusp of finishing bottom of the table Predicted playing XIs: Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Raajpaksa, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Ashdeep Singh Delhi Capitals: Srikar Bharat/Mandeep Singh, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, wk0, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

Match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition will be held between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the&nbsp;Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Monday evening (May 16). The clash holds utmost significance in the league stage with regard to the remaining three playoffs spot.

Both Delhi and Punjab are tied at 12 points. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) very much certain to take the second or third spot and join Gujarat Titans (GT) in the playoffs, the fourth spot remains wide open. While Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have 14 points and are also close to confirming a berth, DC and PBKS are far from being out of the race. If the winner of Delhi-Punjab goes on to win their remaining game as well, they can move past RCB to take the fourth spot.

Talking about the last face-off between both teams, it saw a spirited show from&nbsp;Rishabh Pant &amp; Co. They faced each other in match 32 whereas Kuldeep Yadav-Axar Patel's two scalps each rocked Punjab as they were bundled out for a paltry 115 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Prithvi Shaw and David Warmer (60 not out) propelled Delhi to a massive nine-wicket win.

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Match prediction for Punjab vs Delhi encounter:&nbsp;10 out of the 18 games have been won at this venue by batting second. Hence, chasing remains to be the top priority and in a must-win game for both sides, Mayank and Pant will fancy their team's chances of knowing the total and planning a chase accordingly (so far, DC have won 4 out of 6 while chasing, PBKS have won 4 while defending). Expect a run-scoring game with it to go down to the wire.

Match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition will be held between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Monday evening (May 16).

Match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition will be held between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Monday evening (May 16). The clash holds utmost significance in the league stage with regard to the remaining three playoffs spot. Both Delhi and Punjab are tied at 12 points. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) very much certain to take the second or third spot and join Gujarat Titans (GT) in the playoffs, the fourth spot remains wide open. While Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have 14 points and are also close to confirming a berth, DC and PBKS are far from being out of the race. If the winner of Delhi-Punjab goes on to win their remaining game as well, they can move past RCB to take the fourth spot. Talking about the last face-off between both teams, it saw a spirited show from Rishabh Pant & Co. They faced each other in match 32 whereas Kuldeep Yadav-Axar Patel's two scalps each rocked Punjab as they were bundled out for a paltry 115 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Prithvi Shaw and David Warmer (60 not out) propelled Delhi to a massive nine-wicket win. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs Match prediction for Punjab vs Delhi encounter: 10 out of the 18 games have been won at this venue by batting second. Hence, chasing remains to be the top priority and in a must-win game for both sides, Mayank and Pant will fancy their team's chances of knowing the total and planning a chase accordingly (so far, DC have won 4 out of 6 while chasing, PBKS have won 4 while defending). Expect a run-scoring game with it to go down to the wire.

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Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. 
Punjab were all out for 115 after being put in to bat. Jitesh Sharma top scored for Punjab with 32 off 23 balls. 
Delhi spinners enjoyed their time in the middle with Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yaav and Axar Patel taking two wickets each.

Delhi raced to victory in 10.3 overs after Prithvi Shaw (41 off 20 balls) and David Warner (60 not out off 30 balls) shared 83 runs for the opening wicket. The game was in doubt with Delhi reporting the sixth COVID case in their camp but the BCCI decided to go ahead after players returned negative tests following two rounds of testing in the morning.

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Brief Scores 
Punjab Kings: 115 all out in 20 overs (Jitesh 32; Kuldeep 2/24, Lalit 2/11, Axar 2/10). Delhi Capitals 119/1 in 10.3 overs (Shaw 41, Warner 60 not out)

Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Punjab were all out for 115 after being put in to bat. Jitesh Sharma top scored for Punjab with 32 off 23 balls.

Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Punjab were all out for 115 after being put in to bat. Jitesh Sharma top scored for Punjab with 32 off 23 balls. Delhi spinners enjoyed their time in the middle with Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yaav and Axar Patel taking two wickets each. Delhi raced to victory in 10.3 overs after Prithvi Shaw (41 off 20 balls) and David Warner (60 not out off 30 balls) shared 83 runs for the opening wicket. The game was in doubt with Delhi reporting the sixth COVID case in their camp but the BCCI decided to go ahead after players returned negative tests following two rounds of testing in the morning. ALSO READ | Can an IPL game be postponed in case of COVID-19 outbreak in a team's camp? Here's what BCCI rules say Brief Scores Punjab Kings: 115 all out in 20 overs (Jitesh 32; Kuldeep 2/24, Lalit 2/11, Axar 2/10). Delhi Capitals 119/1 in 10.3 overs (Shaw 41, Warner 60 not out)

IPL 2022: DC spinners, openers lead charge as Rishabh Pant & Co. achieve massive win over PBKS

KL Rahul's Punjab Kings take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in the second match of the double-header Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Punjab Kings had a steady first half of the IPL 2021 with three wins out of seven games at the fifth spot with six points in their pocket. With a recent win against Royal Challengers Bangalore, KL Rahul and Co. will be rearing to go and face Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, had a good first half despite losing several players due to injuries, and COVID-19. Under Rishabh Pant's captaincy, DC are second-placed with five wins in seven matches. Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021.&nbsp;Albeit the Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021, the Punjab Kings lead the straight on record by 15-12. In any case, the Delhi Capitals have won three of their last five matches against the Punjab Kings. Both of these groups are falling off persuading wins and will hope to keep the triumphant momentum going in this game.

Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;

<h2>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals&nbsp;taking place?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals&nbsp;will take place at the Narendra Modi&nbsp;Stadium in Ahmedabad.

<h2>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals begin?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM IST&nbsp;on Sunday, May 2.

<h2>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS&nbsp;vs DC&nbsp;will be available on Hotstar.

KL Rahul's Punjab Kings take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in the second match of the double-header Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings had a steady first half of the IPL 2021 with three wins out of seven games at the fifth spot with six points in their pocket.

KL Rahul's Punjab Kings take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in the second match of the double-header Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings had a steady first half of the IPL 2021 with three wins out of seven games at the fifth spot with six points in their pocket. With a recent win against Royal Challengers Bangalore, KL Rahul and Co. will be rearing to go and face Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, had a good first half despite losing several players due to injuries, and COVID-19. Under Rishabh Pant's captaincy, DC are second-placed with five wins in seven matches. Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021. Albeit the Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021, the Punjab Kings lead the straight on record by 15-12. In any case, the Delhi Capitals have won three of their last five matches against the Punjab Kings. Both of these groups are falling off persuading wins and will hope to keep the triumphant momentum going in this game. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals begin? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, May 2. Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs DC will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, PBKS vs DC, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals?

KL Rahul's Punjab Kings take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in the second match of the double-header Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

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Punjab Kings had a steady first half of the IPL 2021 with three wins out of seven games at the fifth spot with six points in their pocket. With a recent win against Royal Challengers Bangalore, KL Rahul and Co. will be rearing to go and face Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, had a good first half despite losing several players due to injuries, and COVID-19. Under Rishabh Pant's captaincy, DC are second-placed with five wins in seven matches. Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

<h2>PITCH&nbsp;REPORT:</h2>

While bowlers are likely to get assistance from the surface, there are chances that batsmen might read the conditions better and post more runs on the board. A total close to 160 could be challenging for the chasing team.

<h2>WEATHER PREDICTION:</h2>

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be extremely hot with temperatures hovering around 42 degrees Celsius. While there are no chances of rain interruptions in the match, heavy dew could play a major role in determining the winner of the match.&nbsp;

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

Albeit the Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021, the Punjab Kings lead the straight on record by 15-12. In any case, the Delhi Capitals have won three of their last five matches against the Punjab Kings. Both of these groups are falling off persuading wins and will hope to keep the triumphant momentum going in this game.

KL Rahul's Punjab Kings take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in the second match of the double-header Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Punjab Kings take on Delhi Capitals in the 'battle of north' Punjab Kings had a steady first half of the IPL 2021 with three wins out of seven games at the fifth spot with six points in their pocket.

KL Rahul's Punjab Kings take on Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in the second match of the double-header Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Punjab Kings take on Delhi Capitals in the 'battle of north' Punjab Kings had a steady first half of the IPL 2021 with three wins out of seven games at the fifth spot with six points in their pocket. With a recent win against Royal Challengers Bangalore, KL Rahul and Co. will be rearing to go and face Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, had a good first half despite losing several players due to injuries, and COVID-19. Under Rishabh Pant's captaincy, DC are second-placed with five wins in seven matches. Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021. PITCH REPORT: While bowlers are likely to get assistance from the surface, there are chances that batsmen might read the conditions better and post more runs on the board. A total close to 160 could be challenging for the chasing team. WEATHER PREDICTION: The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be extremely hot with temperatures hovering around 42 degrees Celsius. While there are no chances of rain interruptions in the match, heavy dew could play a major role in determining the winner of the match. Head-to-Head Albeit the Delhi Capitals beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets prior in IPL 2021, the Punjab Kings lead the straight on record by 15-12. In any case, the Delhi Capitals have won three of their last five matches against the Punjab Kings. Both of these groups are falling off persuading wins and will hope to keep the triumphant momentum going in this game.

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2021: Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report, stats, weather forecast - All you need to know

Punjab Kings scored 195 but Delhi Capital overhauled them in style with ten balls to spare. DC opener Shikhar Dhawan seemed to have a few tricks left as he scored a majestic 92 off just 49, dominating the bowling.

As Michael Vaughan said on Cricbuzz Live during the post-match analysis, " He knew what the ball was going to do...that's what great T20 players can do. They can think ahead of the bowler….brilliant batting.”

Talking of Dhawan, Joy Bhattacharya added, " If you look at the chase,195 is a chase but he never lets it go out of reach. He accelerated so well. He manipulated the fielders as beautifully as Brian Lara. It was like a chess game out there. He was so far ahead of them.”

Both Vaughan and Joy Bhattacharya were not comfortable with KL Rahul scoring 61 off 51 balls.

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Vaughan opined, “In 20 - 20 cricket, you have to bat fearlessly. You cannot have a number. That is the old school way of thinking. In the new era of cricket, you know you can make mistakes but you have to go for it.”

As Joy explained, "61 runs off 51 balls is just a strike rate of 120. If your set batsman is scoring at 120 then what chance do other batsmen have? Rahul cannot afford it. If you hit a six you do not rotate strike. If you get a chance, hit another six.”

As Vaughan put it, “To be brutally honest, Punjab should have scored 220-25 on that pitch. Even then they may have lost but they did fall short. Be brave, T20 cricket is a game for the madman."

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At the end of 11 games, RCB are at the top with 6 points and remain unbeaten. Delhi and Mumbai are at 4 points each but the battle for the 4th spot is still on with Chennai having the best chance with a net run rate of 0.61. Hyderabad, one of the favourites at the beginning of the tournament for the playoffs, languishes at the bottom of the table without opening the account.

Punjab Kings scored 195 but Delhi Capital overhauled them in style with ten balls to spare. DC opener Shikhar Dhawan seemed to have a few tricks left as he scored a majestic 92 off just 49, dominating the bowling.

Punjab Kings scored 195 but Delhi Capital overhauled them in style with ten balls to spare. DC opener Shikhar Dhawan seemed to have a few tricks left as he scored a majestic 92 off just 49, dominating the bowling. As Michael Vaughan said on Cricbuzz Live during the post-match analysis, " He knew what the ball was going to do...that's what great T20 players can do. They can think ahead of the bowler….brilliant batting.” Talking of Dhawan, Joy Bhattacharya added, " If you look at the chase,195 is a chase but he never lets it go out of reach. He accelerated so well. He manipulated the fielders as beautifully as Brian Lara. It was like a chess game out there. He was so far ahead of them.” Both Vaughan and Joy Bhattacharya were not comfortable with KL Rahul scoring 61 off 51 balls. ALSO READ: 'Positive mindset' key to defeat Mumbai Indians, feels DC's Shikhar Dhawan Vaughan opined, “In 20 - 20 cricket, you have to bat fearlessly. You cannot have a number. That is the old school way of thinking. In the new era of cricket, you know you can make mistakes but you have to go for it.” As Joy explained, "61 runs off 51 balls is just a strike rate of 120. If your set batsman is scoring at 120 then what chance do other batsmen have? Rahul cannot afford it. If you hit a six you do not rotate strike. If you get a chance, hit another six.” As Vaughan put it, “To be brutally honest, Punjab should have scored 220-25 on that pitch. Even then they may have lost but they did fall short. Be brave, T20 cricket is a game for the madman." ALSO READ: From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols At the end of 11 games, RCB are at the top with 6 points and remain unbeaten. Delhi and Mumbai are at 4 points each but the battle for the 4th spot is still on with Chennai having the best chance with a net run rate of 0.61. Hyderabad, one of the favourites at the beginning of the tournament for the playoffs, languishes at the bottom of the table without opening the account.

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