Match 2 of the Indian Premier League 2024 will see two perennial underachievers – Punjab and Delhi, take on each other at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur at 3.30 PM on March 23.
The spotlight of this match will be on Rishabh Pant’s remarkable comeback to the cricket field. Pant’s survival from a life-threatening car accident in December 2022 has transformed into a narrative of determination for many. Cleared to play as a keeper-batsman, Pant will also be captaining the side, reclaiming the position from David Warner, who led DC last year.
On the other hand, PBKS is under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, whose last appearance for India was in 2022. The franchise has had only one top five finish in the IPL since 2014, and will be looking to produce better results this time around.
Both teams boast some of the finest players from around the world. DC flaunts talents such as Pant, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Kuldeep Yadav and Anrich Nortje, among others. PBKS, on the other hand, has the services of Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, and more.
In the 32 head-to-head matches between PBKS and DC in the IPL thus far, the rivalry stands at a level with each team claiming 16 wins each. Ahead of the match, here is all you need to know.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Injury Update
DC’s Harry Brook withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons, and he was subsequently replaced by Jake Fraser-McGurk. Meanwhile, for Punjab, Shikhar Dhawan was absent from the captain’s photoshoot due to illness, but he is expected to recover in time for this match.
PBKS vs DC Predicted XI
PBKS Predicted XI
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan/ Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
DC Predicted XI
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kumar Kushagra/Abishek Porel (WK), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Jhye Richardson
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Details
Match: PBKS vs DC
Date & Time: March 23, 3.30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur
PBKS vs DC Fantasy Team
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Wicket-keeper: Jitesh Sharma
Batter: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner
All-rounder: Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Axar Patel
Bowler: Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Vice captain: David Warner
PBKS vs DC Mullanpur Weather and Pitch Report
This will be the first-ever IPL match to be hosted in Mullanpur. In the SMAT, the stadium has hosted 23 matches. Teams batting first have secured victory in 15 matches, whereas teams batting second have won 8. Pacers and spinners have both received equal assistance on this pitch.
Coming to the weather, the humidity level is expected to reach as high as 35 percent, with the temperature hovering around 33 degrees Celsius.
PBKS vs DC Indian Premier League Match 2 Broadcasting
The match between PBKS and DC will be live on Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Live Streaming
JioCinema has picked up streaming rights of the PBKS vs DC match. The toss will take place at 3.00 PM IST.
PBKS vs DC IPL Head to Head
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Matches won by PBKS | 16 |
| Matches won by DC | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
PBKS vs DC Match Prediction
Punjab Kings hold an advantage over Delhi Capitals due to their better batting lineup. Additionally, the Punjab bowling unit appears formidable with the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh. Also, they will have the home ground support.
