- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (DC vs. PBKS)
- Date- 20th April 2022
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- MCA, Pune
- Time- 7:30 PM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Clear, 29℃
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (DC vs PBKS) Today Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the DC vs PBKS Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts. Punjab Kings are up-against Delhi Capitals in the 32nd match of the TATA IPL, 2022 on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 at the MCA, Pune. Keep on reading for more information on the DC vs PBKS game.
Delhi Capitals are currently fighting a tough battle both on and off-field as the covid crisis in their camp has rolled back last year’s nightmare. Their condition at the points table is also not that good as they are currently at the 8th spot with 3 losses and 2 wins. Their middle-order is starting to become a big weakness for them as even after continuous blistering starts from Warner and Shaw, they have failed to capitalize on it. They now also might finally bring Anrich Nortje to boost their death bowling.
Delhi will be facing the Kings from Punjab who is having a very strange hot and cold season. They have been really aggressive at the top but lose their steam in death overs which has been the main reason behind their poor performance at the backend. For them, only Liam Livingstone has been the shining light in the batting lineup and other key players like Johnny Bairstow and Odean Smith need to buckle their seat belts to support him.
It is going to be a really tough clash for both sides but Punjab Kings would feel more confident in this match as they have already won a game at Pune and their team is tailor-made for the Pune wicket. While Delhi’s task is doubled after Covid break up in the camp and Marsh’s unavailability.
Top Batsmen for DC vs PBKS
- Liam Livingstone (PBKS)- 6 Matches, 224 runs at 185 strike rate (this season)
- Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)– 6 Matches, 205 runs at 128 strike rate (this season)
- Prithvi Shaw (DC)- 10 Matches, 326 runs at 160 strike rate (last 10 games)
- Rishabh Pant (DC)- 10 Matches, 252 runs at 139 strike rate (last 10 games)
Top Bowlers for DC vs PBKS
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC)- 5 Matches, 11 wickets at 8.24 economy (This season)
- Khaleel Ahmed (DC)- 4 Matches, 8 wickets at 7.63 economy (this season)
- Rahul Chahar (PBKS)- 7 Matches, 10 wickets at 7.14 economy (last 7 games)
- Kagiso Rabada (PBKS)- 5 Matches, 7 wickets at 8.00 economy
DC vs PBKS Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If DC bats first
- First Innings score prediction- DC is expected to score 170
- Result prediction- PBKS will win the match by 4 wickets.
Scenario 2- If PBKS bats first
- First Innings score prediction- PBKS is expected to score 190
- Result prediction- PBKS will win the match by 10 runs.
DC vs PBKS Today Match Prediction, IPL 2022, Who Will Win the Match?
PBKS to win
Punjab Kings have been inconsistent but the ability in their squad is immense and they have shown some glimpses in some matches. They missed Mayank Agarwal in the last match and his return will boost their fragile batting lineup and provide that needed solidity. On the other hand, Delhi needs to be on its toes and produce its tournament’s best performance to beat Punjab Kings in this match but its current form makes Punjab favorites for this clash.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
- Mayank Agarwal has reportedly recovered from injury and is likely to return in place of Prabhsimran Singh.
- For Delhi Capitals, Sarfaraz Khan and Anrich Nortje are likely to come in place of Mustafizur Rahman and Mitchell Marsh
DC vs PBKS Probable Playing 11
DC Playing XI
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed
PBKS Playing XI
Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Odean Smith, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh
Squad for DC vs PBKS, Match 32, IPL 2022
Delhi Capitals:
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Mandeep Singh, Srikar Bharat, Tim Seifert, Ashwin Hebbar, Praveen Dubey, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Lungi Ngidi
Punjab Kings:
Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Odean Smith, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh, Benny Howell, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sandeep Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, Baltej Singh, Writtick Chatterjee, Prerak Mankad, Ishan Porel, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Ansh Patel, Raj Bawa.
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