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Delhi Capitals have struggled recently, suffering three losses and a no-result due to rain in their last five matches. Their home performance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium yielded just one win via Super Over.
The team’s batting woes continued in their previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where they lost half their side for just 29 runs before Ashutosh Sharma’s efforts helped them reach 133. Rain eventually washed out the contest.
DC’s top order has shown vulnerability with Karun Nair failing as opener and getting dismissed for a duck. Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel couldn’t contribute significantly, while KL Rahul, despite being the team’s leading run-scorer with 381 runs, failed to stabilize the innings.
The team’s batting depth was evident through the performances of Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, and Ashutosh, who helped post a fighting total. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium’s batting-friendly pitch offers DC’s batters an opportunity to regain form.
Punjab Kings have demonstrated exceptional form this season with seven victories and only three losses in their 11 matches. Their batting lineup has been consistent, led by Prabhsimran Singh’s 437 runs as opener.
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer has excelled both as a batsman and leader, accumulating 405 runs including four fifties. His 27 sixes, the second-highest this IPL, highlight his impact in middle overs.
The team’s batting strength extends to Priyansh Arya’s 347 runs, with Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh providing valuable support when needed.
DC’s bowling attack, featuring Mitchell Starc and spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Vipraj Nigam, faces a tough challenge against PBKS’s strong batting lineup. The pace duo of Dushmantha Chameera and Mukesh Kumar need to step up their performance.
Punjab’s bowling has been formidable with Arshdeep Singh claiming 16 wickets, including three in the recent match against LSG. Yuzvendra Chahal’s return to form, with 14 wickets including a hat-trick against CSK, has strengthened their bowling attack.
