Today’s clash of IPL 2023 is Panjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals (PBKS vs DC). Talking about PBKS, today’s match is a make or break one. Currently ranked 8th in IPL points table, PBKS looks on a heavier side for today’s match as in the previous match against DC, PBKS got a scintillating win by 31 runs. PBKS still has a hope to reach playoffs, if it wins remaining two games including today’s, which will give it more 4 points, thus, making a total of 16 points. So, PBKS will surely be looking to rout the shattered DC, to move up the points table.
Coming to DC, the team had a below par performance throughout this T20 league which kept at the bottom of IPL points table this whole season. The David Warner led side lost 8 out 12 games played thereby securing only 8 points with 4 wins. Since DC is already out of the race for playoffs, it has nothing lose in the upcoming match and all it will be playing for is self-pride.
PBKS vs DC : Match Details
Venue : Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
Date : Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Time : 7:30 PM IST
Watch Live on : Star Sports Network & JioCinema
PBKS vs DC : Pitch Report
The pitch at HPCA Stadium is supportive of seamers due to its location. With a new ball, fast bowlers can wreck havoc on batters with their swing and variations. Batters need to spend some time on the wicket before they start playing big shots. Therefore, the match is expected to be a less scoring one as bowlers have the dominant role.
Dew will play a key role here.
Any score above 160 could be a defendable one.
So far, a total of 9 IPL matches have been played on this pitch, out of which 5 have been won by the team batting first whereas 4 by the chasers.
The captain winning the toss should field first.
PBKS vs DC : Head to Head
Both teams have encountered each other 31 times in IPL history, out of which PBKS won 16 times whereas DC won 15 times.
PBKS vs DC : Team XI Prediction
Panjab Kings (PBKS)
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shikhar Dhawan (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Sam Curran
- Sikandar Raza
- Shahrukh Khan
- Harpreet Brar
- Rishi Dhawan
- Rahul Chahar
- Arshdeep Singh
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- David Warner (C)
- Philip Salt (WK)
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rilee Rossouw
- Manish Pandey
- Axar Patel
- Praveen Dubey
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Ishant Sharma
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Mukesh Kumar
PBKS vs DC : Best Performers’ Prediction
Best Batsman
Prabhsimran Singh
The PBKS opener played a lethal knock in his last match against DC by smashing 103 runs off 65 balls. So far, the ace batter has scored 334 runs in the 12 matches with an average of 27.83 and a splendid strike rate of 153.91. The 22-year batter looks charged up as it’s a matter for PBKS’ must win to reach playoffs. So, best pick for batter of the day.
Best Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
The top notch PBKS seamer is the top wicket taker for PBKS with 16 wickets to his credit in 12 matches with a decent economy rate of 9.64. Currently, the left-handed bowler ranks 10th in the race for Purple Cap. Though, in the past few matches, he couldn’t be seen much impactful but since today’s pitch is supportive of fast bowlers, Singh has an opportunity to grab it to its fullest. So, best pick for the bowler of the day.
PBKS vs DC : Today’s Winner Match Prediction
PBKS likely to win this clash
Disclaimer: The above predictions are based on personal understanding and analysis of the author. Kindly make your own decision while making any prediction based on the predictions mentioned above.