High-flying Punjab Kings will take on Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals in match 64 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The game will be played on Monday, May 16, starting from 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: IPL 2022 standings
Both teams are coming into the match after winning their respective last matches in IPL 2022. While Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs to bring their net run rate into the positive, Delhi Capitals accounted for in-form Rajasthan Royals with 11 balls and eight wickets to spare.
Punjab Kings are seventh on the points table with six wins (12 points) from 12 matches and a net run rate of 0.023. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, are placed fifth with as many points from 12 matches. However, their net run rate is much healthier at 0.210. A win will place either of the teams into the top four temporarily.
PBKS vs DC odds for IPL 2022
- Dafabet: Punjab Kings 1.94, Delhi Capitals 1.90
- Bet365: Punjab Kings 1.90, Delhi Capitals 1.90
- 10Cric: Punjab Kings 1.90, Delhi Capitals 1.87
- Parimatch: Punjab Kings 1.87, Delhi Capitals 1.87
- 1xBet: Punjab Kings 1.96, Delhi Capitals 1.96
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals head-to-head
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 29 times with Punjab Kings winning 15 of those matches. However, Delhi Capitals convincingly beat Punjab Kings twice last year while chasing.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals probable playing XI
PBKS: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal (captain), Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wicket-keeper), Kagiso Rabada, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
DC: David Warner, Srikar Bharat, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicket-keeper), Rovman Powell, Ripal Patel, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals top picks
PBKS: Kagiso Rabada has been quietly climbing up the ladder for the purple cap with 21 wickets from 11 matches and has been Punjab’s go-to bowler. Liam Livingstone and Jonny Bairstow have provided Punjab with the ammunition while Shikar Dhawan (402 from 12 matches) has played an anchor’s role for his side.
DC: Delhi Capitals have been inconsistent but have found their mojo at the right time. The Capitals will rely on Anrich Nortje to provide breakthroughs while Rishabh Pant, David Warner (427 runs from 10 matches) will be up for a challenge with the bat.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals prediction
Bookies have favoured Delhi Capitals to come out on top in this crucial encounter due to the combined firepower of David Warner and Rishabh Pant. However, Punjab Kings also possess a settled batting line-up and should get over the line if Kagiso Rabada gets support from Arshdeep Singh from the other end with the ball.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2022 playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 34°C
Precipitation: 10%
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 19km/h