PBKS vs DC – Toss Update, Match Prediction and Playing XI

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will be buzzing tonight as Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) in a crucial IPL 2025 encounter. For PBKS, it’s more than just a game—it’s a shot at locking in a top-two finish, something they haven’t managed since their unforgettable run to the final in 2014. With one league match left after this—against Mumbai Indians—a win today would put them in prime position for a Qualifier 1 berth and give their net run rate a healthy lift. 

PBKS have been one of the most balanced sides this season under the calm leadership of Shreyas Iyer. Iyer’s own bat has done plenty of talking—435 runs at a blistering strike rate of 174.69—and he’s had solid support from the in-form Prabhsimran Singh and young gun Priyansh Arya, who’s quickly making a name for himself. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh continues to thrive in the powerplay and death, while Yuzvendra Chahal is turning games in the middle overs. 

In contrast, DC have endured another patchy season. KL Rahul has been a lone warrior at the top, piling up 504 runs, but Delhi’s middle-order misfires and bowling inconsistencies have left them out of the playoff picture. With nothing to lose, DC may use this match to experiment with their bench, perhaps handing more game time to rising stars like Sediqullah Atal and Tripurana Vijay.  

PBKS vs DC Toss Update 

Delhi Capitals have won the toss and they have decided to bowl first. 

PBKS vs DC Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for PBKS and DC: 

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal  

Impact Sub: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Harpreet Brar, Prabhsimran Singh 

Delhi Capitals (DC): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera    

Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari 

PBKS vs DC Match Prediction 

This match doesn’t hold too much weight for Delhi Capitals, but it’s all on the line for Punjab Kings. With a big win tonight, they can secure a spot in Qualifier 1, which gives them two shots at the final. That’s massive considering that many fans didn’t envision PBKS reaching the playoffs, let alone securing a top two spot. But here we are with two games left, and PBKS are the favorites to clinch that spot. Meanwhile, DC recent form hasn’t been good. Therefore, PBKS will secure a win tonight at SMS Stadium in Jaipur.