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PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings host Delhi Capitals at HPCA Stadium on Thursday evening.
PBKS vs DC, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025: Delhi Capitals are on the brink of a do-or-die situation as they strive to secure a spot in the playoffs. A recent match in Hyderabad was saved by rain, allowing them to earn a crucial point and maintain their position at fifth place with 13 points. However, the Capitals have faced three losses and one no-result in their last five games, highlighting the urgency for them to break out of their current slump in order to qualify for the playoffs.
One of the major concerns for the Capitals has been the decline in form of their batting unit. Key players such as Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, and Faf du Plessis have struggled to maintain their performance levels, leading to a series of disappointing results. The recent top-order collapse against SRH exposed their vulnerability on challenging pitches, forcing the lower-order to salvage the innings and post a below-par total.
In contrast, Punjab's top-order batsmen have been instrumental in their successful campaign this season. Players like Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, and Shashank Singh have consistently delivered strong performances, setting the tone for the team's victories.
As the teams prepare to face off in the batting-friendly conditions of Dharamsala, Punjab holds a significant advantage. Their dominant batting display in a previous match at the venue showcased their ability to post imposing totals. This presents a crucial opportunity for Punjab to secure a playoffs berth and strengthen their position in the top two. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are still striving to secure a spot in the top four, making this upcoming match a pivotal moment in their season.
Dushmantha Chameera bowls to Arya, who misses a few times but manages to score singles by hitting the ball to square-leg and behind point. Chameera bowls a no-ball and Arya gets a Free Hit, which he uses to hit a boundary over cover-point.
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh start their innings, facing Mitchell Starc. Arya hits two boundaries, one to fine leg and one over cover. He also gets a single and a dot ball. Prabhsimran gets off the mark with a single to fine leg. Arya finishes the over with another single by hitting the ball to mid-on.
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Shreyas Iyer: We'll bat first considering the outfield. The fans are happy with the decision. If you see the trend in IPL, the players who are in form and win you matches win you the championship. That's a great motivating factor. The team is in high spirits. It's important we tick the boxes right. You got to stick to your routines. We are going with the same batting line-up.
Axar Patel: We would have fielded first because of the weather. The wicket will remain the same. It's a long tournament and it's important to be positive. Madhav Tiwari comes in for Vipraj
The rain is beginning to subside, allowing the ground staff to focus on removing water from the covers. The super sopper is currently in operation, swiftly clearing the excess water. Meanwhile, the umpires are making their way onto the field with their umbrellas at the ready, engaging in a discussion with the curator. The players have also commenced their warm-up routines in preparation for the game. An inspection is scheduled for 8:00 PM IST to determine the status of the match.
Kuldeep Yadav boasts an impressive track record against Punjab Kings in the IPL, making Shreyas Iyer a key player to potentially shift the dynamics of this match-up. Iyer has encountered 46 deliveries from Kuldeep in this format, managing to score 81 runs off him.
Probable XII: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak/Suryansh Shedge
Axar Patel has proven to be a valuable asset during the PowerPlay, potentially serving as his own trump card. By effectively containing the free-spirited PBKS opener, he has limited him to just 24 runs off 26 balls and managed to dismiss him once.
Probable XII: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Musheer Khan, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Mitchell Owen
Delhi Capitals Squad: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari, Sediqullah Atal